NORTH
CANTON, Ohio, June 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Timken Company (NYSE:
TKR; www.timken.com), continues to be a key contributor to the
next generation of United States Navy ships. Fincantieri Marinette
Marine (FMM) recently awarded Philadelphia Gear a contract option
to deliver the main reduction gears (MRGs) for the
future USS Congress (FFG-63), the second frigate
in the Constellation (FFG-62) class of ships.
Philadelphia Gear is designing the key components of the ship's
propulsion system at its technical center in King of Prussia,
Pa., and will perform manufacturing and assembly at its marine
center of excellence in Santa Fe Springs, Calif. FMM's
contract with the Navy includes options to build up to 10 FFG-62
class frigates. If the Navy opts to order all those ships,
Timken could realize revenue of more than $150 million over
the life of the contract.
"Philadelphia Gear has served as a trusted partner on Navy
projects for almost a century," said Carl Rapp, Timken group
vice president. "We're drawing on our deep industry knowledge to
develop a completely new MRG configuration for the FFG-62
class."
Timken's MRG solution will work within FMM's first-of-its-kind
propulsion and drivetrain system. MRGs are large components that
transfer energy from a ship's main power source to its propeller
shafts, enabling the vessel to move at various speeds under
changing conditions. Philadelphia Gear designs and builds MRGs for
a variety of active Navy ship classes and supplied the MRGs for the
previous frigate (FFG-7) class.
The future USS Congress (FFG-63) will be the
Navy's seventh vessel to bear that name. The first USS
Congress was one of the Navy's original six frigates built in
the late 1700s. The latest generation of ships will be 496 feet
long with full-load displacement of 7,291 long tons. They will be
able to reach 26 knots (30 mph) at full speed. The first of these
new frigates, the USS Constellation (FFG-62), is scheduled
to enter service in 2026.
Timken acquired Philadelphia Gear, a recognized leader in
high-performance gear drives, components, and related services, in
2011. With nearly 130 years of power transmission design
experience, Philadelphia Gear offers world-class expertise in the
service and manufacturing of power transmission equipment.
About The Timken Company
The Timken Company (NYSE:
TKR; www.timken.com) designs a growing portfolio of
engineered bearings and power transmission products. With more than
a century of knowledge and innovation, we continuously improve the
reliability and efficiency of global machinery and equipment to
move the world forward. Timken posted $4.1
billion in sales in 2021 and employs more than 18,000 people
globally, operating from 42 countries. Timken has been recognized
among America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek,
the World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, and
America's Best Employers, Best Employers for New
Graduates and Best Employers for Women by
Forbes.
Media Relations:
Scott
Schroeder
234.262.6420
scott.schroeder@timken.com
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