Towing Load Monitoring

The Strainstall towing load monitoring systems are designed to give towing vessel masters a direct reading of tension in a towing hawser. It consists of load cells or a load measuring pin fitted to the towing hook, quick release mooring hook or winch, plus a readout/alarm warning unit which can be set with overload thresholds to suit the gauge of rope or wire being used for the towing operation.

Typical towing load monitoring configurations:

* A single channel system with the load pin designed
for incorporation into a swivel joint of a tugboat quick
release mooring hook
* For double drum winches, with both outputs leading
to a single display unit with a switch to select the
desired measurement channel
* For marine towing winches, with the load being measured
by load cells in the brakestay or under the bed of the winch

Key features of towing load monitoring systems include simple installation, full environmental sealing, accurate readings, easy maintenance and optional additional readouts.