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marketplace WORLD'S SMALLEST PERSONAL LOCATOR BEACON The world's smallest Personal Locator Beacon, the Ocean Signal rescueMe PLB1, is now available in New Zealand. Smaller than other PLBs, the rescueMe PLB1is ideal for marine use and is designed to easily attach to any life jacket. It is simple to activate using just one hand – even in the most challenging of conditions – users simply extend the antenna, flip up the protective cover and push a button. When activated, the rescueME PLB1 will transmit accurate position data from its 66 channel GPS using the designated 406MHz search and rescue satellite communication system, as well as transmitting a 121.5MHz homing beacon which will be received by search and rescue helicopters or vessels for a minimum of 24 hours, while the integrated strobe light ensures maximum visibility. Battery life has been a primary consideration and the rescueME PLB1's seven year battery life is reflected in the seven year warranty. Even after more than 24 hours of continuous operation and when the battery power is insufficient to transmit the satellite signal, both the PLB1's homing beacon and its strobe light will continue to operate. The rescueMe PLB1 is easy to self test, is completely waterproof, comes with its own flotation pouch and is available nationwide through Lusty and Blundell's network of marine dealers. www.lusty-blundell.co.nz NEW LIFETIME LUBRICATED THORPLAS BLUE BEARINGS Thordon Bearings Inc. has launched the newest addition to their grease free polymer lineup – ThorPlas Blue. The lifetime lubricated bearing formula is capable of operating pressures up to 45MPa (6,527psi) and can be easily back fit into virtually all deck machinery applications where greased bronze is currently installed. ThorPlas Blue was developed as a maintenance free solution to replace greased bronze bearings as well as eliminate a source of pollution. ThorPlas Blue bearings ensure smooth, reliable operation of all deck machinery, and with the elimination of the need to grease hard to reach locations, ThorPlas Blue offers improved safety for the crewmembers. Chris Joly, Principal Manager for Marine Engineering and Corporate Shipbuilding at Carnival Corporation & PLC, says that they are using Thordon materials in more and more applications. ThorPlas Blue not only has a lower density and thus less weight 78 Professional Skipper September/October 2013 in comparison to metal bearings but it also is self lubricating. The lubricants formulated throughout the homogenous ThorPlas Blue polymer matrix ensure a low, stable coefficient of friction, even as the bearing wears. Unlike metal bearings, the new ThorPlas Blue machines easily and can be installed quickly into a variety of applications. www.ThordonBearings.com HELLA MARINE – FIT AND FORGET Hella Marine launches "fit and forget" LED navigation lamps for vessels up to 50m. Expanding the NaviLED®PRO series, Hella Marine introduces five Nautical Mile Masthead models for commercial and recreational vessels up to 50m (164ft) in length. The new addition complements existing lamps to provide a complete package of LED navigation lamps for large craft. Hella marine LED lighting represents proven "fit and forget" durability, outstanding efficiency and carries a five year warranty. Not to mention these lamps are proudly designed and manufactured here in New Zealand. www.hellamarine.com STOCKCAP TAPERED PLUGS/CAPS Tapered Plugs are ideal for use in shipping, storage and dust protection for valves, tube ends, threads, ports and most cylindrical openings. All STOCKCAP Tapered Plugs can be used as either a plug or cap and are an economical solution for protecting BSP/NPT and JIC/UNF threads. The range of T-Plugs includes 75 sizes for diameters 3mm up to 115mm. The versatility of these caps/plugs has resulted in their use for protection in many areas including automotive, aviation, marine, hydraulics and engineering. The extensive size range allows customers in most cases to find the right size to fit their application. Manufactured from LDPE, STOCKCAP Tapered Plugs can be cut, punched or slit to suit special applications. New Zealand distributor for STOCKCAP, Hi-Q Components has the complete T-Plug range available from stock for same day dispatch. Contact Hi-Q Components for free product samples and a catalogue. 0800 800 293 • Fax: 09 415 8686 • Email: sales@hiq.co.nz www.skipper.co.nz