Tow line load monitoring
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The Strainstall STAR (Safe Towing and Recovery) system is designed to give towing vessel masters a direct reading of tension in a towing hawser. It consists of load cells or a load measuring pin fitted to the towing hook, quick-release hook or winch, plus a readout/alarm warning unit which can be set with overload thresholds to suit the gauge of rope or wire being used for the towing operation.
There are 3 typical STAR configurations:
- A
single-channel system with the load pin designed for incorporation into the
swivel joint of a tugboat
- Quick-release
hook for double-drum winches, with both outputs leading to a single display
unit with a switch to select the desired measurement channel
for marine towing winches, with the load being measured by loadcells
in the brakestay or under the bed of the winch.
Other features:
- Simple
installation
- Full
environmental sealing
- Accurate
readings
- Easy
maintenance
- Optional
additional outputs