As Twin Disc celebrates the 20-year anniversary of the QuickShift transmission, the newly published animation highlights the benefits of the revolutionary propulsion system.
It provides a 360-degree view of the transmission and the patented two-stage clutch technology. The animation can be viewed at https://twindisc.com/resources/videos/quickshift-gear/
“When Twin Disc launched its QuickShift transmissions in 2002, the technology was unprecedented, the first of its kind” said Klaus Meyersieck, Product Manager, Marine Products and Controls. “Twenty years later, it has withstood the test of time – proving its value and longevity, and it continues to be an unmatched propulsion system.”
The perfect propulsion system starts with the patented technology of Twin Disc’s QuickShift transmissions. This fully integrated system includes the transmission, clutch, valves, actuators, and electronic controls resulting in fast, smooth clutch engagement, exceptional boat handling, precise speed control, and an incredibly smooth ride. Building on twenty years of experience, Twin Disc’s QuickShift transmissions are now hybrid-ready, featuring a power-take-in (PTI) for the electric motor, offering all the benefits of QuickShift technology plus power generation while the vessel is underway on diesel power and even in neutral. In full electric propulsion mode, a master clutch, integrated into the QuickShift transmission, isolates the diesel engine.
With patented two-stage clutch technology, oil quickly fills the small chamber, smoothly engaging the clutch, then the second chamber is filled creating maximum torque. This reduces the shift response time dramatically, resulting in 15 times faster clutch response, 10 times faster to full torque and extraordinary propulsion control.
Equipped with Twin Disc’s EC600PC advanced marine electronic propulsion control system, QuickShift has the ultimate control configuration providing fingertip, single-lever control of engine speed, prop speed and direction and instant power response from idle to full.
Combining the smooth shifting of QuickShift marine transmissions with the intuitive interface of EC600PC and the seamless operation of Express Joystick and Express Positioning Systems creates the optimal marine propulsion system for commercial vessels, pleasure craft, and military boats, and an exceptional experience for naval architects, boatbuilders and operators.
