Materials
The use of ALUMINIUM Alloys as basic materials for a freefall lifeboat has many advantages:
- The most suitable material to withstand the forces and loads
involved with the freefall drop - Compared to GRP it does not loose its orginal strength even
after > 20 years of extensive use - High strength to weight-ratio
- Long duration of life
- Corrosion resistant
- Minimum of maintenance required
- Non toxic and infinite recyclable without loss of quality
- Freedom of design and easy to fabricate
Aluminium contributes to a sustainable world by this unique combination of features.
Droptest to measure possible canopy deflection (as required by DNV-OS-406
Structural Safety – Objective 201) →
