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Maihak

MAIHAK Shaft Power Meter measures the torque and power transmitted from the main engines to the propellers. The comparison between power and fuel consumption also provides valuable information, for example to detect an overload of the engines at an early stage.

The German engineer Hugo Maihak (1858 - 1912) was involved early on in the measurement of engine performance data. As early as 1880, he had developed a method with which he could measure cylinder pressures.

In 1929 he succeeded in developing the Shaft Power Meter Measurement, the principle of which is still used today.

Today's MAIHAK Shaft Power Meter measures the torque and power transmitted from the main engines to the propellers. The comparison between power and fuel consumption also provides valuable information, for example to detect an overload of the engines at an early stage.
The great advantage of a MAIHAK Shaft Power Meter system, apart from the very compact design, is the very high accuracy and also the compensation of external influences through the use of dual sensors.
With over 1,400 systems delivered, the MAIHAK Shaft Power Meter is one of the most popular systems on the market and the basis for many performance monitoring systems. Hoppe's Shaft Power Limitation solution is also based on this proven system.

History of Hoppe and MAIHAK

Discover the legacy of Hoppe Marine – from its foundation in 1949 to becoming a pioneer in maritime innovation. Learn how tradition and technology have shaped our path forward.