Octopus Hydraulic Gear Pump 12V 16-24ci Cylinder (OCTAFG1612)
- Brand:
- Octopus
- Part no:
- OCTAFG1612
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Where to buy
Specifications
- Drive
- Hydraulic
- Voltage
- 12V
- Suits ram volume
- 1600 cc
Manuals
- Instruction manual (PDF)manuals.plus
The Octopus OCTAFG1612 is a 12 volt hydraulic gear pump for autopilot drives, sized for 16-24 cubic inch cylinders and able to work with balanced or unbalanced ones. It delivers 1600 cc per minute and draws an average of 6.6 A. It is rated IP55 for waterproofing and operates from -15 to +75 C. It is pitched as a quieter, lower vibration pump that suits sailboat installations.
Our take
At 1600 cc per minute and a 6.6 A average draw, this gear pump is aimed at efficient flow, and that efficiency lets it run from a smaller autopilot course computer than comparable drive units. Lower noise and vibration are why it is pitched at sailboats.
From our buying guide
Raymarine describes a typical autopilot as four parts: a heading sensor, a control unit, a drive and a control head. Bought alone, the parts don't steer, and Raymarine says the operator must stay at the helm at all times.
Check before you buy:
- The box list has the drive and control head you need, since packs can leave out a major part.
- It's rated for your boat the way the maker measures it. Raymarine sizes on fully laden displacement, often 20% above the designed figure.
- On hydraulic steering, the pump's range covers your steering cylinder's volume.
