TruDesign Skin-Fit Load-Bearing Collar

Description

TruDesign Load Bearing Collars are designed for use with TruDesign Skin Fittings and Ball Valves.

With the Collar in place, the Skin Fitting-Ball Valve-Hose Tail assembly will withstand a 500 lb (227 kg) static force applied to the Hose Tail end of the assembly, for a minimum of 30 seconds – complying with North American ABYC H-27 standards.

Two Sizes available

• Small – for 1/2″, 3/4″ and 1″ Ball Valve / Skin Fitting
• Medium – for 1 1/4″ and 1 1/2″ Ball Valve / Skin Fitting

FEATURES

• ABYC H-27 500Lb compliance for ¾”, 1”, 1¼”, 1½”, and 2″ sized assemblies. Independently verified by IMANNA Laboratory, Inc. (USA).
• Compact footprint
• No additional bolts or fasteners through or on to the hull
• Ability to retrofit to existing TruDesign assemblies
• Compatible with all hull types across a wide range of hull thicknesses – download product info sheet above
• Shrouded protection
• Fool-proof assembly – if not snug when tightened the Skin Fitting’s length will need shortening. See info sheet
• Manufactured from a glass-reinforced nylon composite – High strength and light weight
• Immune to corrosion and electrolysis – Long life with no concerns over decreased performance due to corrosion
• Chemical resistant – Unaffected by diesel, petrol, or chemicals
• UV resistant – Will not degrade or discolour with ultraviolet light from the sun
• High quality surface finish – Will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do
• Large operating temperature range – Suitable for all marine environments, from -40°C to +110°C

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