PLT® Solas

The PLT® Solas is Restech's pneumatic line thrower for vessels that must comply with IMO SOLAS 74/96. It uses compressed air instead of pyrotechnics, so it has no expiry date, is not classified as dangerous goods and can be shipped by air. The set (Art. No. 2800) contains one PLT® Solas Launching Unit (2405), one Launching Tube (2403) and four PLT® Solas Projectiles (2601).

Key features

• Operates on 200 bar (2900 psi) or 300 bar (4350 psi)
• Refilled with a high-pressure air compressor (standard scuba compressor with DIN 477 threads; a yoke and claw adapter are needed for 200-bar compressors)
• Can be reused immediately after refilling
• 250 m of 3.2 mm nylon line with 2000 N breaking strength
• Launch range of 230–250 m with dry, clean line
• Certificates: Type Approval, USCG Approval, MED-B & MER-D, CCS, TC Approval, DOT Approval

Applications

Replacing pyrotechnic line throwers on SOLAS vessels, and establishing an initial messenger line between a disabled vessel and a responding vessel to connect emergency towing gear. A study by Glosten ranked it as the Best Available Technology for this scenario.