Schat-Harding’s (Norway) new hooks
Norwegian-based lifeboat and davit manufacturer Schat-Harding has completely re-engineered its range of on-load release hooks. It says the new hooks provide a safer solution and are less maintenance dependent than most of the hooks in use today.
All Schat-Harding cruise tenders and lifeboats are already fitted with this new generation hook, complementing the second-generation hook designs fitted into the KISS and Freefall boat range. And from May 2007 all remaining types of boats leave the factory fitted with the new hooks.
“Current hooks all work to a design which has small safety tolerances, making them sensitive to lack of maintenance and with which it is hard to see if they are locked or not,” explains David Bradley, group after sales and service manager for Schat-Harding. “Schat-Harding’s second generation hooks solve those problems. The new design concepts have eliminated the need for strict tolerances and have used corrosion resistant material on critical components, simplifying maintenance routines and improving reliability. The hook lock is either clearly visible or is fitted with a clear external indicator to show that the hook is closed correctly. There is no substitute for good maintenance by skilled personnel, but these hooks are as safe as it is possible to make an on-load release hook.”
All Schat-Harding cruise tenders and lifeboats are already fitted with this new generation hook, complementing the second-generation hook designs fitted into the KISS and Freefall boat range. And from May 2007 all remaining types of boats leave the factory fitted with the new hooks.
“Current hooks all work to a design which has small safety tolerances, making them sensitive to lack of maintenance and with which it is hard to see if they are locked or not,” explains David Bradley, group after sales and service manager for Schat-Harding. “Schat-Harding’s second generation hooks solve those problems. The new design concepts have eliminated the need for strict tolerances and have used corrosion resistant material on critical components, simplifying maintenance routines and improving reliability. The hook lock is either clearly visible or is fitted with a clear external indicator to show that the hook is closed correctly. There is no substitute for good maintenance by skilled personnel, but these hooks are as safe as it is possible to make an on-load release hook.”