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   PH/3818/PN August 2000         Parker Sempress Pneumatic control systems & components 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Prepared and distributed by Imarco Public Relations, Herkomer House, 156 High Street, Bushey, Hertfordshire WD2 3DD on the instructions of Parker Hannifin - Pneumatic Division, Bridgtown, Cannock, Staffs WS11 3LR.

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Pneumatic control system for state-of-the-art beam trawler

Parker Sempress Pneumatic control systems and components have been specified for three critical operational areas on the new Branding IV - a state-of-the art beam trawler which has recently completed sea trials in The Netherlands.

The 42.35 metre Branding IV was built at Stellandam by Maaskant Shipyards for Jac Betsema & Zoon of Oudeschild. Like all big Dutch beamers, the vessel features a closed stern which offers more space, less noise and improved crew safety, which is further enhanced by the innovative design of the superstructure.

A Sempress PLC-based MicroSem 1E remote electropneumatic system controls the vessel's main 2000 hp Deutz diesel engine, which drives a fixed pitch 3.4 metre diameter four blade propeller through a reversing reduction gearbox.

Parker Sempress pneumatic components also control the trawler's ten drum fishing winch and, in addition, the company's electronic tank level gauging system is used to monitor the vessel's fuel, oil and drinking water tanks. Parker engineers have also been responsible for the on-board installation of the systems.

The Branding IV has been designed and constructed in accordance with the Netherlands Shipping Inspectorate's requirements and fully complies with safety regulations in force for fishing in the Navigation Area II.

Press and reader enquiries to:
John H. Martin
Imarco Public Relations:
Telephone. 020 8420 4599
Fax. 0201 8420 4273;
e-mail. j.martin@imarco.co.uk

John Hill
Parker Hannifin:
Telephone. 01543 456078,
e-mail jhill@Parker.com
Website. http://www.parker.com/uk

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