Vanguarde Component
Fall Prevention Devices
Synthetic fibre strops fitted between lifeboat hook and davit to prevent unintentional release; 6.5 t SWL per strop, ABS witnessed, MSC.1392 compliant.
Description
Vanguarde's Fall Prevention Devices (Fibre Strops) are fitted between the lifeboat's hook release system and the fore and aft davit system to prevent unintentional release of a lifeboat or rescue boat due to failure or misuse of the release system. They meet the MSC 1392 guidelines, were tested and witnessed by the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS), and are plug-and-play for any make of lifeboat.
Key features
- High strength-to-weight ratio, stated as 15 times stronger than steel
- High-visibility reflective jacket for night use
- Corrosion-, oil-, rot- and UV-resistant; light and easy to operate
- Stainless steel thimble eyes at both ends for fitting to the floating chain/block
- Diameter 18 mm, length approx. 700 mm; safe working load 6.5 tons and maximum breaking load 39 tons per strop (safety factor 6)
- Package: 2 strops, 4 shackles (6.5 tons), bracket, 2 carabiners, warning strips, date tags, instructional decal and BV certificate
- One set per lifeboat, two sets per vessel
Specifications
| Diameter | 18mm |
|---|---|
| Length | approx. 700mm |
| Safe working load | 6.5 tons per strop |
| Max breaking load | 39 tons per strop (safety factor of 6) |
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