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Hammar is the company behind the world-famous, life-saving H20 Hydrostatic Release Unit (HRU).
HAMMAR HYDROSTATIC RELEASE UNITS (HRUS)
Manufacturer of Hydrostatic Release Units (HRUs), Release Systems & Inflators
Based in Sweden, CM Hammar has been producing Hydrostatic Release Units (HRUs) for more than 30 years. The Hammar H20 HRU series is the leading HRU used for most EPIRBs and life rafts globally, with a market share of 80%.
HAMMAR H20R FOR LIFE RAFT
The Hammar H20 is a hydrostatic release unit designed to fit liferafts of all shapes and sizes. It is made of glass fiber reinforced nylon, which prevents it from corroding. The Hammar H20 needs no annual service, maintenance or spare parts.
HAMMAR H20E FOR EPIRB
The Hammar H20 is a hydrostatic release unit used for Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacons (EPIRB). Should the vessel sink, the Hammar H20, which is activated by increasing water pressure, will automatically release the EPIRB.
- IMO SOLAS approved models
- MED Wheelmark logo visible on label
- H20R automatically releases liferaft within depth of 1.5-4 metres due to water pressure
- Designed for liferafts from 6 up to 150 persons
- Breaking strength 2.2 +/ 0.4kN
- Performance is guaranteed for 2 years after installation in harsh marine environment
- Other HRU brands see a deterioration in performance after 6 months
- Consists of double looped white rope line, a release mechanism and a Red Weak Link
- Also available: HRU for smaller liferafts, HRU with deeper release depths
- > 50% EPIRB manufacturers use Hammar H20E HRU
- H20E will automatically release the EPIRB if vessel sinks
- Made of glass fiber reinforced nylon (no rust!)
- No annual service , maintenance or spare parts required
- Simply install new one every 2 years
- Different bolts available for different EPIRB models
- Usable with Jotron, GME, KANNAD, McMurdo, ACR and many more