Constrictor system does not crush rope
Unlike conventional clutches the Constrictor system available from SailTek does not crush rope between two metal surfaces. Instead, points
out Jason Belben who heads SailTek, the loaded rope is held securely in a textile sock that is itself attached to an anchor base.
The rope runs freely through the sock in one direction, but is gripped within the sock when running out in the opposite direction with holding power increased as the load increases.
“We’ve been supplying a lot of these including to the Open 60 Hugo Boss,” said Mr Belben. “They are filtering down to mainstream boats. A lanyard attached to the end of the sock is pulled to easily and safely release the line when it’s under load.
“The Constrictor is also weight saving – it’s around a third of the weight of conventional rope clutches – and is not so aggressive with the rope.”
NEW PRODUCTS
High performance racing finish coating
International marine coatings company, Pettit Marine Paint, has launched what it calls its highest- performance racing finish to date. Black Widow is a powerful dual-biocide bottom paint that provides multi-season protection in all waters.
Maxwell Vetus launches new heavy duty windlass
The latest heavy duty windlass from Maxwell, a Vetus brand company, is the RC12HD that has a larger - 2000W - fan cooled 24V motor than the standard RC12 windlass.
The RC12HD is designed for use with 10mm to 13mm short link chain with 18mm to 24mm nylon rope with the motor and gearbox sized to meet typical classification society test requirements for 12.5mm U1 stud link chain.
“This design is particularly well suited to vessels requiring high service speeds such as patrol vessels as the reduced weight of rope/chain combination removes weight from the front of the vessel,” explained Stephen Baker of Vetus UK.
The product is fitted with a heavy-duty fan cooled DC motor and fin cooled gearbox designed to allow running for extended periods.
The 1.5in mainshaft is manufactured in high strength, corrosion resistant 2205 Duplex stainless steel and the above deck components in AISI 316 stainless steel.
“With the release of Black Widow, we are adding functionality to our coatings that goes well beyond bottom protection,” said Don Zabransky, vice president sales & marketing, Pettit Marine Paint.
Mr Zabransky said that racing sailboats, bass boats, personal watercraft and high performance offshore powerboats can all benefit from Black Widow’s four strong slickening agents, Molybdenum Disulfide, Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), Graphite and Silicon.
Details:
http://www.pettitpaint.com/ product.asp?id=300
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