User:Pieceofmetalwork/Ram type steering gear

Ram type steering gear is a type of rudder control used in ships. It employs four hydraulic rams to rotate the rudder stock (rotation axis), in turn rotating the rudder. This type of steering gear has the advantage of being able to apply high torque on the rudder. This is a requirement for large ships (over 10,000 ton gross tonnage).

In contrast, rotary type steering gear