OVAL HAWSE PIPE - Stainless Steel - SH006-001-17575
Oval Hawse Pipe (Oval Rope Guide Hole) is a fitting installed on a ship's deck (usually at the bow or stern) that serves as a closed passage for anchor chain or mooring lines to pass through the deck and hull construction.
MAIN FUNCTION OF OVAL HAWSE PIPE - Stainless Steel
- Rope/Chain Guide and Protection: Its primary function is to guide anchor chain or mooring lines from the windlass or locker room to the outside of the ship's hull, or vice versa.
- Deck Space Isolation: Installing a hawse pipe helps seal holes in the deck, preventing water (especially sea spray) from entering below-deck storage spaces (chain lockers or cabins).
- Interior Abrasion Protection: The smooth oval shape reduces friction that damages rope or chain, especially where it comes into contact with wood or fiberglass deck materials.
- Permanent Application: Generally permanently installed using bolts (mounting holes are visible around the edge) and used on vessels with complex mooring systems.
OVAL HAWSE PIPE SPECIFICATIONS - Stainless Steel
- Material: Marine Grade Stainless Steel (AISI 316) is assumed, mandatory for deck components requiring durability and corrosion resistance.
- Internal Dimensions: Available up to 175 x 75 mm, ideal for large-diameter anchor chains or very thick mooring lines.
- Pipe Height (G): The pipe height reaches 84.5 mm, indicating its ability to pass through relatively thick decks.