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Palfinger Marine

LPLG 135

Palfinger Marine LPLG 135 — Double pivoting gravity davit for lifeboats.

Components & Design

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Technical Data

capacity tonnes 13.77
capacity kg 13770
operation Gravity pivoting / Gravity lowering / Electric hoisting

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Common failures & inspection points

Weekly visual inspection of davit structural integrity, checking for corrosion, deformation, and loose fasteners

Weekly visual inspection of davit structural integrity, checking for corrosion, deformation, and loose fasteners

Examination of wire ropes and sheaves for kinks, broken strands, and inadequate lubrication

Examination of wire ropes and sheaves for kinks, broken strands, and inadequate lubrication

Inspection and testing of the static brake system (holding mechanism) for proper operation

Inspection and testing of the static brake system (holding mechanism) for proper operation

Inspection and testing of the centrifugal brake system (lowering speed control) for smooth controlled descent

Inspection and testing of the centrifugal brake system (lowering speed control) for smooth controlled descent

Monthly operational testing of gravity lowering and electric hoisting mechanisms

Monthly operational testing of gravity lowering and electric hoisting mechanisms

Annual comprehensive inspection and operational testing of on-load release gear (when applicable)

Annual comprehensive inspection and operational testing of on-load release gear (when applicable)

Five-yearly complete disassembly and inspection of winches, gearboxes, and hydraulic components

Five-yearly complete disassembly and inspection of winches, gearboxes, and hydraulic components

Five-yearly dynamic load testing at 1.1x Safe Working Load (SWL) to verify structural integrity

Five-yearly dynamic load testing at 1.1x Safe Working Load (SWL) to verify structural integrity

Renewal of all wire rope falls in accordance with SOLAS Chapter III requirements

Renewal of all wire rope falls in accordance with SOLAS Chapter III requirements

Verification of compliance with SOLAS Chapter III and IMO Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code requirements

Verification of compliance with SOLAS Chapter III and IMO Life-Saving Appliance (LSA) Code requirements

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