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Marine propulsion systems

Working in partnership with OEMs and design engineers of marine equipment to develop sealing products that can be used with confidence in all areas of maritime activity.

Since our Scottish engineer founder, Mr James Walker, introduced his innovative packing for high-efficiency steam engines to the shipping owners of the late 1800s, our products have increased beyond recognition in range and technical excellence to match the complex and demanding applications of today’s hardworking marine equipment and our close links with OEMs have seen James Walker innovations as an integral part of developments in propulsion, steering and stabilising systems.

Today, we manufacture and supply a highly diverse range of fluid sealing items and other specialised products for the world’s commercial and naval fleets, as well as for shipyards and original equipment manufacturers. Our solutions cover all major propulsion systems including:

  • Propeller shaft and stern tube
  • Azimuth and tunnel thrusters
  • Propeller blades
  • Rudders and steering gear
  • Stabilisers

Removable insulation covers enable access to exhaust systems quickly and easily, when required. The covers are designed to shield hot surfaces and reduce ambient temperatures in engine rooms and plant housings, providing improved safety and personal protection for crew. Additional benefits to crew and passengers from fitting insulation covers include the reduction / transmission of noise.

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Thermal and acoustic insulation

Improve performance, health and safety with tailored thermal wraps for exhausts, manifolds and turbochargers.

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Thermal and acoustic insulation
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Walkersele® D8

Radial lip seal ideally suited to marine propulsion sealing duties.

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Walkersele® D8
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Bi-O-Lion®

Specially formulated fluoroelastomer compatible with Environmentally Acceptable Lubricants in marine propulsion duties.

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Bi-O-Lion®
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Walkersele® OSJ

Radial lip seal joining method for on-site joining without the requirement for equipment strip-down.

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Walkersele® OSJ

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Want to discuss your project, engineering or materials challenge expert to expert? Simply provide us with your contact details and a little information about the application you are working on, and one of our experts will contact you as soon as possible.

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