Tow Adapters
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Tow Adapters Kepner Plastics offers a range of Towing options for use on various types of SeaCurtain™ booms depending on the type of boom and the conditions in which you are towing. FOAM-FILLED TOW ADAPTER: This Tow Adapter, recommended for use at the Tow End of SeaCurtain™ ReelPak™ Boom Systems is designed with sufficient buoyancy and stability for towing at moderate speeds. Durable construction materials include built-in closed cell foam flotation encased in heavy duty fabric, Hi-test galvanized steel chain ballast/tension, a high strength standardized aluminum end connector (or ASTM type) and stainless steel hinge type connectors. The chain on the adapter is quickly attached to the boom’s chain by a galvanized steel shackle. The end connector evenly distributes the towing forces when used with a Kepner Tow Bridle Assembly. COMPACTING TOW ADAPTER: This Tow Adapter, for use at the Reel End of SeaCurtain™ ReelPak™ Boom Systems, is designed to compact neatly on the storage reel. It allows immediate and continuous, non-stop deployment of the entire boom string. The adapter is constructed with sufficient buoyancy and stability for towing at moderate speeds. Durable construction materials include solid foam flotation encased in heavy duty fabric, Hi-test galvanized steel chain ballast/tension, a high strength standardized aluminum end connector (or ASTM type) and stainless steel hinge type connectors. The chain on the adapter is quickly attached to the boom’s chain by a galvanized steel shackle. The end connector evenly distributes towing forces when used with a Kepner Tow Bridle Assembly. A Tow-End Compacting Tow Adapter is also available for use on the towing end of any or all ReelPak boom sections. TOW BRIDLE ASSEMBLY: This system provides a stable twopoint tow load and can be used with any boom which has a built in tow assembly or either of the Tow Adapter systems shown above. It includes a pear link, galvanized or stainless steel cables, float, ballast, galvanized steel shackles and is sized for service of the boom it supports.