MoorGuard™ LifeSaver™™ Fuse
ANTI-RECOIL TECHNOLOGY
LifeSaver Fuse is easily installed on any line.
A high strength primary component or ‘Trigger’ keeps the vessel secure. When overloaded, the primary transfers the load to a high stretch secondary component that mitigates recoil.
The Trigger is made from HMPE fiber to keep the vessel securely moored till activation. On activation the recoil energy is transferred to multiple loops of MoorGuard, high elongation rope that absorb the snapback energy preventing recoil. The secondary will continue to stretch, up to 150% more than original length, before collapse. The LifeSaver design provides a visual warning that the fuse has been activated giving the crew time to take corrective action and replace the fuse.
HOW IT WORKS
LifeSaver fuse is most easily added to existing mooring lines with a cow hitch into the existing eye. It can also be placed between the main line and a mooring tail when both are in use.
The Trigger is made from fully jacketed, high performance HMPE rope for secure mooring until high load is applied. The secondary is made from MoorGuard, high elongation rope. Both components are assembled inside a full jacket of MoorGuard’s DeckArmor™ chafing material for superior abrasion protection.
Once activated the internal rope structure is exposed. Red in color, it is a visual warning that an overload has occurred allowing the crew to take immediate action and reduce load.
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Energy absorbing MoorGuard rope with high strength trigger.
DeckArmor™high wear chafe jacket.
Easily added to any rope or line.
3 meter unit fits all mooring points.
Available in capacities from 1 to 45 metric tonnes.
TECHNICAL
OpenWater Fuse’s patented design employs a high strength Trigger and an energy absorbing MoorGuard rope secondary to reduce recoil in the event of line overload.
OpenWater fuses are manufactured in accordance with ABS Product Design Assessment No. 21-2101360-PDA. Fuses are unit certified and are accompanied by certificate.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For Oil & Gas industry applications please contact one of our technology partners:
MEG-4 solutions for Oil & Gas Vessels
Ship to Ship Transfer Applications
