De Waal Machinefabriek BV
About us
De Waal is the specialist in propulsion and maneuvering technology. We make technology work for you with innovative and sustainable solutions. We combine our many years of experience and expertise with in-depth investments and continuous research for improvement.
With a wide range of services and a high level of service, we provide you with the best possible service. Our professionals ensure that your ship or craft is assured of the right material and is well maintained.
De Waal has all possible metalworking machines, well-equipped workshops, three mooring quays and two ship lifts. We unburden.
It is our mission to continue to excel in the engineering, production and maintenance of high-quality steering gear, ship rudders and propeller shaft installations. De Waal has been a family business since 1938.
Products & services
Easyflow stirring system
De Waal's Easyflow® is the most sustainable and green stirring system available. Already in the fall of 2013, De Waal was the first to market with this novelty. You can achieve no less than 5 to 15 percent fuel savings through a simple conversion to our Easyflow® stirring system. With consistent maneuvering behavior and a quieter home, or time savings if you keep the throttle full. Sometimes soon 1.5 hours on certain stretches. That is only profit. The Stuwa® Easyflow rudders are slimmer than all other rudder types and are positioned further outwards. The rudders are in the zero position just outside the fast flowing screw water. This water flows much faster along the inside of the rudder than on the outside. This creates a considerable overpressure on the inside, and underpressure on the outside. The patented Easyflow airfoil converts this pressure difference into extra thrust. And because the rear of the rudder blade has almost no curved spout, the thrust formed is not disturbed. Optimal ship dynamics!
Steering machines
Our high-end steering machines are among the most essential parts of a ship. Failure is excluded. Safety is paramount. It is not without reason that we belong to the top of Europe. Stuwa © steering machines give you optimal control over the steering of your ship. With double control as standard. With innovative technology incorporated in hydraulics and electrical engineering. And with a quickly switchable emergency operation, we guarantee safe and carefree steering. Wherever you are with your ship. Whatever cargo you transport. Every day.
Propeller shafts
De Waal is originally a specialist in engineering, production, assembly and service of propeller shaft installations.
Inner and outer seals
De Waal is a developer and producer of the most widely used propeller shaft seals. The Stuwa© propeller shaft. Available in an indoor and outdoor version. Guaranteed leak-proof. For an interesting price.