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Sail Hardware

Product catalog summary
Introduction
Rutgerson Marin, established by Göran Rutgerson in 1976, is a leader in innovative and reliable boat fittings. The company is based in Marstrand and focuses on innovation, performance, and reliability in maritime environments.
Super Rings & Tools
The Super Ring is a notable innovation, crafted from high-grade Swedish stainless steel, with a lighter titanium version for carbon sails. It is designed for durability and efficiency in sails and heavy-duty cloth applications.
Product Specifications
  • Super Rings: Available in standard, light duty, and titanium versions with various dimensions and load capacities.
  • Closing Tools: Made from high-grade tool steel, suitable for hand or hydraulic press operations.
  • Removal Tools: Designed for quick disassembly without damaging the cloth.
Product Range
  • Quick Reef Solution: Efficient sail management solutions.
  • Batten Fittings & Receptacles: Options in aluminum and composite for various needs.
  • Pressure Absorbing Slides & Battcars: Handle high loads and ensure smooth sail operation.
  • Headboards & Clewboards: Various fastening options for different sail types.
  • Clewblocks & Blocks: Essential for sail rigging, ensuring low friction and high performance.
  • Accessories: Includes stainless steel rings, sail snap hooks, and other hardware.
Conclusion
Rutgerson Marin remains committed to quality and innovation, providing reliable solutions for sailors, designed to withstand harsh maritime conditions.
Overview
This document details Rutgerson's marine hardware products, focusing on batten connectors, pressure absorbing slides, and battcars, enhancing sail performance and handling.
Batten Connectors
Available in aluminum and stainless steel, these connectors join battens of varying diameters with general tolerances of ±0.5 mm.
Pressure Absorbing Slides
Made from high-strength composites, these slides minimize maintenance and ease mainsail handling, suitable for boats up to 50ft monohull and 40ft multihull.
Battcars
Highlighted for minimal maintenance and ease of use, suitable for various mast applications, with detailed specifications provided.
Selection Guides
Guidance on selecting appropriate slides and battcars based on mast sections and boat size, emphasizing correct product choice.
Key Specifications
  • General tolerances: ±0.5 mm
  • Pressure absorbing slides for boats up to 50ft monohull and 40ft multihull
  • Battcars in high strength and standard versions
  • Materials: high-strength composite, aluminum, stainless steel
Recommendations
Consult Rutgerson or distributors for unspecified applications; product selection is the buyer's responsibility.
Battcar Systems
  • Standard and High Load Battcars: Various profiles and wheel sizes, made from stainless steel and composites, for boats up to 34ft monohull and 28ft multihull.
  • Limousine Battcars: For boats up to 60ft monohull and 47ft multihull, made from high-strength aluminum.
Mainsail Headboard Cars
  • Black anodized aluminum, robust and easy to attach, fitting most masts.
Quick Release Pin
  • Allows easy detachment of the headboard from the car, compatible with various brands.
Headboards
  • Standard and Racing Headboards: Anodized aluminum, lightweight for smaller boats.
  • Heavy Duty Headboards: For cruising yachts with fully battened mainsails.
  • Flex Fitting Composite Headboards: Cost-efficient for dinghy and One-Design applications.
Recommendations
  • Product selection should be based on specific boat requirements; final choice rests with the buyer.
Product Specifications
Sail slides and shackles in various dimensions and materials, including plastic and stainless steel. Clamcleats and E-Cleats in nylon and aluminum for different line diameters. Rondo Chafe Protectors for wire sizes. Slug slides from polyamide over stainless steel for attaching cloth to tracks.
Procedures
Tape Folder instructions for creasing tapes. Warranty claims require prompt notice and return with a valid RGA number.
Standards and Recommendations
Safe Working Load (SWL) should not exceed 55% of the Breaking Load (BL). Products supplied in specified packing quantities; delivery times are estimates.
Warranty and Terms
Three-year warranty against malfunction or breakage under normal use, excluding misuse or unauthorized repairs. 60-day purchase approval period with a 15% handling fee for returns.
Company Information
Rutgerson Marin AB, founded in 1976, is a leading yacht equipment manufacturer, with products made in Sweden and distributed globally.
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Sail Hardware-1

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Sail Hardware-2

Göran Rutgerson, Founder You might think it started in 1976. You might think it started in 1976. We know it began long before that. I would rather say the late 40 s or early 50 s. few nautical fewA nautical milesmiles westwest of of Marstrand there’s a small island Marstrand there’s a small island Pater Noster. with a light house called with a lighthouse called Pater Noster. It was built in 1868. Pater Noster is the Built in 1868, its name comes from the Our Father latin name of the prayer Latin prayer Our Father – a symbol of and its origin is much older than the light hope for sailors navigating...

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Super Rings & Tools Battens & Accessories Slides & Battcars Batten Fittings Headboards & Clewboards Clewblocks, Blocks & Low Friction Rings Accessories

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SUPER RINGS Rutgerson's Super Ring, invented in the early 70s by the company's founder Goran Rutgerson, is still the most time efficient and commonly used solution on the market. The ring is pressed directly onto the cloth. There is no cutting, sewing, webbing, taping or other action needed, you simply punch a hole and press in the ring. The teeth penetrate easily without damaging the surrounding area of the cloth and bend uniformly to spread the load. The strength of the construction and the unsurpassed grip on the cloth makes the Super Ring perfect not only for sails but for all kinds of cloth,...

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Press speed MAX 5,0 m/min Sailmaker Ounces [smoz]: The weight in Ounces of a 36"x28.5" piece of cloth. Please note that recommended loads and max loads are typical values for a ring inserted in polyester reinforcement sailcloth in as many layers as required to achieve the specified patch weight

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losing tools for Rutgerson Super Rings are made of high grade tool steel that has been hard chromed and hardened to the highest possible industrial standard. The tools for SR10 and SR12 are suitable for hand hammering or hydraulic press operations. The SR55 requires a two-step pressing process and this tool is constructed as a four piece tool. For maximum durability it is mandatory to keep the tools clean from dirt and not to exceed the recommended press force on the dies listed below. The Closing tools are specially constructed for pressing no other rings than the Rutgerson Super ring. This...

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Super Ring Removal Tools The Rutgerson Ring Removal Tool is a simple and well engineered tool that quickly presses and disassembles the ring from the cloth without damaging or weakening the structural integrity of the cloth. This hydraulic, press operated tool will reduce a two hour operation to 30 seconds. New rings may be pressed into the original cloth immediately, using the same holes in the cloth for a new toothed washer. How to use the Closing Tool 1. Place the pressed ring on the Lower Die (B) with the teeth part facing upwards and the liner part at the bottom. 2. Place the Punch (A) over...

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's innovation QRS (Quick Reef solution) is the perfect solution for smooth reefing and a unique solution on the market. The ring could be described as a low friction ring, but made of two parts that are fastened together through the Super Ring and sailcloth, which centralises the weight on the sail. Therefore, the installation is very quick and easy, no webbing is required. Another benefit with this solution is that the boatowner can choose to have the reef line on ntarboaud and/or port side of the sail and it's also possible to change sides. The installed QRS gives the reefing line a larger...

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This batten receptacles range meets the increasing demand for big boat equipment. The largest model is suitable for boats up to 90ft monohull and 80ft multihull. A unique aspect of these receptacles is that they have a user-friendly push button function, which makes it very easy to remove the sliding lid. No extra tools are required. The receptacles are made of stainless steel and black anodized aluminum, and can be ordered with titanium screws for carbon fibre sails.

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Composite Receptacles Rutgerson adjustable batten receptacles are manufactured in a highly durable, UV resistant composite material and can be used with all M10 threaded battcars and bolts. 1580 Receptacle for 25-33ft boats designed to retain both flat and round full battens up to 30mm width or Ø10mm. 1587 Receptacle for boats up to 30-42ft designed to retain flat battens of maximum 20 x 8mm, 30 x 6 or round battens of maximum Ø10mm. 1590 Receptacle for 33-45ft boats designed to retain flat battens up to 40x6mm. 1595 Receptacle for boats 33-45ft designed for thicker battens and Blue Streak up...

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Rutgerson's 1490 batten fitting system is a cost efficient and flexible solution for fully battened applications. Available for both knock-on shackle or battcar applications. How to choose Batten Fittings & Receptacle 1624 Please note that these are general recommendations, based on monohull standard boats cruising during average weather conditions. Selection of the appropriate product by the buyer shall rest solely with the buyer and Rutgerson accepts no responsibility for any such selection.

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he Rutgerson Slide Connector is a simple, yet clever product designed to be used as a linkage between our batten receptacles and pressure absorbing slides. It effectively transfers the pressure from the batten onto the slide and works as a cost-efficient alternative to standard battcars on boats up to 35 feet. It is made of stainless steel and black composite and has a threaded M10 stud in one end and a universal toggle in the other. The Slide Connector is developed exclusively for Rutgerson's Pressure Absorbing Slides and recommended to be used with batten receptacle 1580 or 1587.

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BATTENS & ACCESSORIES Flat BattensPulltruded flat glass fibre battens for high durability. Part no

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Rutgerson Roller Battens are established and wide spread as a solution to furling sails world-wide. The product was originally an innovation from Rutgerson and there is today an extensive range of sizes. The roller batten rolls up smoothly on the furling system and allows the boat owner to use a roller furl cover. It can also be used in furling mainsails. There are two versions, standard and reinforced. The reinforced battens will be indicated with an ”R”. The core consists of two curved battens made of Swedish stainless steel and the ( reinforced version has four curved battens for a stronger...

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