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ABS

The American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) is one of the world's leading ship classification societies. The primary purpose of ABS is to determine the structural and mechanical fitness of ships and other marine structures for their intended purpose. It does this through a procedure known as classification. 

Classification involves the establishing and administering of standards, known as Rules, for the design, construction, and operational maintenance of marine
vessels and structures. 

As a not-for-profit and non-governmental organization, ABS acts as a self-regulating agency to the international marine industry, with the mission of promoting the safety of life, property, and natural environment. The company
also has affiliated companies which provide inspection, certification, verification, quality assurance and consulting services not only to the marine industry but industries worldwide.

For more information, visit the ABS website at www.eagle.org.

ABS Approved Products
Kobelt Hydraulic Components are type-approved to the following Standards:

ABS Rules for Building and Classing Steel Vessels 1999 (Part 4, Sections 4/8 7, 4/8 9.4, 4/8 9.9) ABS Guide for Building and Classing Motor Pleasure Yachts 1990 (Section 18 11) United States Coast Guard - USCG 46CFR (Paragraphs 58 30-30, 58 30-35).

Hydraulic Cylinders

Kobelt Model
Rated Operating 
Pressure PSI (Bar)
7040 1500 (105)
7050 1500 (105)
7080 1500 (105)
7065 1500 (105)
7085 1000 (69)
7085-S 1000 (69)
7147 1000 (69)
7093 1000 (69)
7095 1000 (69)
7094 2000 (138)
7096 2000 (138)
7098 2000 (138)
7100 2000 (138)

Helm Pumps

Kobelt Model
Rated Operating 
Pressure PSI (Bar)
Displacement per
Turn
7003 1000 (69) 1-3 in3
7004 1000 (69) 3.5 or 4.2 in3
7005 1000 (69) 2-6 in3
7012 1000 (69) 4-12 in3
7031 1000 (69) 2 or 2.6 in3

Electronic Controls
Kobelt Electronic Components are type-approved to the following Standards:

ABS Rules sections 4-9-3/3.5.2, 4-9-2/11.3 (Steel Vessel Rules 2000).

Kobelt Model
Description
6525-B CPU - Microprocessor
6555 Twin Engine Control Head
6511-EP Panel
7175MX Rudder Angle Indicator
7168-P Rudder Feedback Unit
6531 Electronic Actuator
6535 CPU

Note: Products are being tested and added on an regular basis. If you require more information CE or Marine Class Type Approvals, contact Sales at sales@kobelt.com

CE Marking

The European Commission created the CE Marking of products as a "stamp of approval". The marking implies that Kobelt Manufacturing has conformed with legislation and that they have been and are willing to be audited for conformance.

For more details, the Marine Equipment Directive (96/98/EC) has specific information that Kobelt Mfg has complied with.

For information on the CE marking, you may also visit this knowledgeable site: www.cetest.nl/cemark0.htm

Kobelt has obtained CE marking for the following products:

Electronic Controls:

Certificate Serial Number: 80010741

  • Tested to EN60945:1997 Modified by:
    1. Radiated Emissions to EN55022:1994 Class B.
    2. Conducted RF Immunity. Test level increased to 10Vrms.
  • TCF Reference:

EM210461

EM211154

J98005899-001

Components:

  • CPU’s
    • 6525 Standard
    • 6525-B (4-20MA Interface)
    • 6525-C (4-20MA PWM Interface)
  • Control Heads
    • 6507, 6509, 6523, 6544, 6545, 6554, 6555, 6654, 6655, 7167, 7169, 7171, 7176, 7177
  • Actuators
    • 6524, 6531
  • Panels
    • 6510, 6511-SP
  • Amplifier
    • 7173-K

Hydraulic Steering Components:

  • Tested to ISO 10592:1994 SMALL CRAFTS HYDRAULIC STEERING SYSTEMS.
  • Hydraulic Steering Cylinders:
  • Models: 7030, 7032, 7040, 7050, 7065, 7080, 7085, 7093, 7094, 7095, 7096, 7098, 7100, 7147.
  • Helm Pumps
    • Models: 7003, 7005, 7012, 7031

    Certificates Issued by MARINTEST, Notified Body #0590

    • Certificates: KOB-001, KOB-002, KOB-003, KOB-004, KOB-005

    EC DIRECTIVES

    Major EC directives exist for:
    • Electrical Safety (Low Voltage Directive) (73/23/EEC): mandatory since 1-1-1997
    • Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) (89/336/EEC): mandatory since 1-1-1996
    • Terminal equipment (91/263/EEC): mandatory since 1-1-1992
    • Marine Equipment (96/98/EC): mandatory since 1-1-1999

    Many other types of equipment are covered by dedicated directives.

    KOBELT is committed to comply with all CE requirements. Our close working relationship with Intertek Testing Services allows us to respond quickly to new or updated CE requirements. Intertek Testing Services are SCC Standards Council of Canada certified and an approved Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory.

    For more information, visit ITS on the internet at: www.etlsemko.com

    Kobelt's ISO Certification

    Kobelt Manufacturing believes that the disciplines of Quality, Health and Safety, and Environmental management are an integral part of our mission in providing the best controls, steering and disc brakes.

    Our quality policy calls for continuous improvement in Quality Management activities. ISO Certification is an example of backing our ideals with action.

    Although we strongly believe in quality, we also believe in cost saving because everybody wants to get the best value too. We manage quality through efficient methods. Fortunately, high quality will save money in production and for the customer.

    With high quality, the total cost of owning a product is reduced. You don't need to re-purchase the item again and again. Cheap products (poorly made, mediocre design, or poor materials) will cost more eventually, and they lack the overall enjoyment from using a high quality product. The smart money seeks quality investments.

    Lloyd’s Register of Shipping Product Type Approvals

    Kobelt – LR Type Approved Products

    Equipment Approvals

    Type Approved:
    7085-S, 7098, 7100 Hydraulic Cylinders
    7147, 7148 Steering Power Follow-Up

    General Approval:
    7050, 7080, 7094, 7096 Hydraulic Cylinders

    LRS Type Approval Certificates

    Type Approval Certificates are issued to producers of products which meet the 1996 Type Approval System - Procedure, and a relevant Test Specification approved by LR. The System includes a design review of products, verification of claimed performance through an agreed test schedule, the issue of a Type Approval Certificate, the use of the LR Type Approval Mark and the inclusion of the manufacturer's name and product details in the relevant part of the List of LR Type Approved Products.

    ABOUT LR

    The LR Group consists of Lloyd's Register as well as a number of Group companies.

    Lloyd's Register (LR) is the world's premier ship classification society, founded in 1760. The concept of 'ship classification' originated in the eighteenth century, when the practice began of awarding different classes to ships according to their condition.

    LR not only serves the shipping industry but provides offshore and industrial advisory and inspection services. LR's impartiality and integrity stem from its complete financial, commercial and political independence.

    LR operates from more than 280 exclusively staffed offices worldwide, with 4,500 technical and administrative staff undertaking work for LR and on behalf of 135 national administrations. A further 1,500 staff are employed in LR's main subsidiary companies.

    For further information contact LRS on the Internet at http://www.lr.org/index.html

    Registro Italiano Navale (RINA)

    Kobelt has achieved RINA product Type Approval. The following components are included in the scope of the product registration:

    Hydraulic Cylinders:

    		7030, 7032, 7040, 7050, 7065, 7080, 7085, 7093, 7094, 7095, 7096, 7098, 7100, 7147

    Helm Pumps:

    		7003, 7004, 7005, 7012, 7031

    Registro Italiano Navale

    A certifying authority for more than one hundred years, RINA knows how to keep up-to-date with trends in global shipping. Registro Italiano Navale (RINA) is one of the oldest societies in the world for the classification of merchant ships. RINA was established in 1861 for this very purpose and even today, this continues to be its "raison d'etre".

    RINA and Ships

    Over the years, RINA has undergone several re-organisations and changes have been made to its duties, yet it has never lost its role as attentive technical partner and highly respected within the international maritime community.

    RINA Certifies More Than Ships

    The experience gained from over one hundred years of activity in the shipping field has led to a natural and progressive widening and diversification to encompass other industrial sectors thus putting to good use its know-how of great technical merit and the professional skill of its staff.

    RINA as a Certifying Body

    In this context, RINA also acts as independent third party or certifying body to confirm compliance of the plants with national and international rules as well as with contractual specifications.

    This qualification is well suited to those who, like RINA, offer sound guarantees of seriousness, reliability and independence and affirm as fundamental principles of their role, inherited from the shipping sector, the protection of the safety of people and things and of the environment.

    For further information contact RINA on the Internet at http://www.rina.it/index.html

    Kobelt is a premier manufacturer of quality marine engine controls, electronic, pneumatic and hydraulic steering,
    shaft brakes, deck machinery controls and industrial disc brakes used around the globe in all sizes of pleasure craft,
    work boats, public service vessels, oil rigs, wind turbines, aerospace and mining industries since 1962.

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