Technical Assistance for Marine and
Power Plant with SULZER 4-Stroke Diesel Engines
- Support for all technical questions regarding SULZER 4-stroke diesel engines,
ZA40S Z40/48 S20 A20 & A/AT25 series - Technical assistance and supervision during engine overhauls or damages on site
- Assistance and support with spare parts procurement and supply for maintenance and annual overhauls
We support you with tailor-made technical assistance:
- General maintenance
- Technical assistance after suffering engine damages
- Trouble shooting and emergency parts supply
- Assistance for Spare parts supply & stocking
- Initial board stocks and stock consulting
- Inspection of second-hand vessels
- Planning of repair periods and dry-docking
- Training on 4-stroke SULZER engines
- Field service
What can Z-Diesel Service GmbH do best?
- Comprehensive technical expertise for all SULZER-brand 4-stroke engines
- Independent from engine maker
- Personal know-how, over 40 years of experience
- Fast, economical and reliable support & solutions
- Reliable world-wide technical support and field service provided
- Technical service and assisting with spares parts sourcing
Products & Services
Technical assistance after suffering engine damage
- Assistance / recommendations during emergency repairs
- Evaluation and supervision of engine replacement or major engine components like housing or crankshaft, etc.
- Assistance in general maintenance planning and achieving extended time between overhaul (TBO)
- Assisting in classification survey and discussion with class surveyor in the interest of the owner
Field Service
- Carry out any field service job such as regular maintenance and repair and supervision during dockings
- Assisting in organising / evaluation of capacities and capabilities field service jobs with a network of skilled personnel
General Maintenance
- Assistance in general maintenance planning and achieving extended
- Time Between Overhaul (TBO)
- Perform inspection / attending maintenance and overhaul periods
- Evaluation and engine assessment during general maintenance
- Assisting in classification survey and discussion with class in the interest of the owner
Planning of Repair Periods (dry-docking)
- Pre-inspections and evaluation of work to be done during repair periods
- Establishing lists of required parts during repair
- Evaluation of possible upgrades
- Complete overhaul of engine control system
Engine Performance Analysis and Trouble Shooting
- Engine performance trend analysis (yearly survey of parameters)
- Difficulties with the engine control system (local/remote control and control room)
Inspection of Second Hand Vessels
- General inspection of engine condition
- Evaluation of performance parameters
- Evaluation of class records
- Checking quantity and condition of spare parts on the vessel
- If required, joining the vessel for an inspection voyage
Training on 4-stroke SULZER engines
- Crew training during visits and customized training seminars on the vessel or ashore
Assisting in Spare Parts Supply
- Supply of spare parts from proven manufacturers (OEM quality) and economic sources where suitable
- Assistance and advice on supplier selection
- Stock assessment and stocking recommendations
About
Z- Diesel Service GmbH is serving the Marine Diesel Engine market.
Our expertise is based on many years of SULZER 4-stroke Diesel know-how,
collected in key positions with SULZER, New Sulzer Diesel and WÄRTSILÄ.
Rolf Sturm
Owner/Managing Director
Owner/Managing Director
- Vocational education, Mechanical Engineer with SULZER Ltd. Winterthur, Switzerland
- 7 years Service Engineer for SULZER 4-Stroke engines (all Z, A and S-types)
- Advanced technical engineering education
- 4 years Commissioning Engineer for SULZER 4-Stroke engines
- 10 years Project Manager for trading marine and power plant engines Wärtsliä/SULZER
(4- and 2- Stroke SULZER-Type engines). - 4 years Sales Manager for spare parts Wärtsliä /SULZER 4 & 2-Stroke Engines
- 16 years Key Account- and Technical Manager
- In the last 10 years, numerous service assistances in supervision of engine overhauls, re-engineering and consulting
Please note:
The owner of Z-Diesel Service GmbH is working independently for HLM HERTLI Ltd. until further notice.
For spare parts inquiries please contact HLM HERTLI Ltd. directly.
Competence
- Technical support, supervision and troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical works, repairs and annual overhauls of the above mentioned engine types
- Replacement of main propulsion, in the last 10 years successful conversion of 3 x 8 ZAL40S and 1 x 12 ZAV40S engine on car, freight and RoRo ferries