VMG 2014

VMG 2014
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VMG 2014

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Introduction
VMG is a leader in sailing performance products, emphasizing innovation, quality, and competitiveness. The company focuses on providing efficient and innovative products while ensuring the reliability of existing offerings.
Product Innovation and Reliability
VMG has enhanced its research and development to deliver new technical and reliable products tailored to customer needs, ensuring continuity and reliability of existing products.
Competitiveness and Quality
VMG's masts, manufactured in Rochefort, have achieved numerous victories. The company maintains competitive pricing while ensuring high quality.
Expansion of Product Range
VMG is expanding its product range to include architectural and marine upholstery items, alongside innovations in existing VMG products.
Communication and Customer Support
VMG has a dedicated sales team for different regions to understand and meet customer needs. Online tools are available for quick estimates and updates on new products.
Delivery and Order Management
Efforts are made to minimize order remnants, with customers informed via email about shipment statuses and order tracking.
Product Catalog Overview
The catalog includes detailed sections on masts, mastheads, spreaders, mast stepping, and various accessories, covering booms, poles, vangs, bowsprits, beams, davits, nets, standing rigging, running rigging, and more.
Technical Support and Resources
Guidance is provided for QuarkXPress users, with recommendations for both beginners and experienced users.
Specifications and Features
VMG Masts and Rigging comply with new EC standards for yacht stability, offering an economical alternative to carbon masts with optimized design for modern rigging geometries.
Main Sections
  • Specifications: VMG Masts optimize 'moment of inertia/weight per meter length' ratios, made from machined aluminum extrusions and 316L stainless steel for standing riggings.
  • Procedures: Services include study, choice, and optimization of mast profiles, determination of rigging geometry and sizes, cost estimation, and transport.
  • Standards and Compliance: VMG Masts meet new EC standards for yacht stability, with a certificate of conformity ensuring traceability of each component.
  • Recommendations: VMG Masts are recommended for economic benefits and compatibility with modern rigging trends.
Key Features
  • Integrated PVC protection on spreader sections to prevent sail wear.
  • Ergonomic spreader tips with accessible shroud clamping.
  • 'Black Metal' series combines the elegance of carbon with the affordability of aluminum.
Mast Specifications and Features
Focus on multihull masts with aluminum extrusions for mastheads, emphasizing reliability and easy installation of lights and electronics. Fresh water rinsing is recommended to maintain paint quality, and structural modifications should be avoided to prevent galvanic corrosion.
Painting and Maintenance
Rigorous painting protocol to withstand environmental conditions, with regular maintenance including fresh water rinsing to preserve paint depth and shine.
Mast Sections and Profiles
Various mast sections optimized for weight and inertia to enhance safety and comfort, with specific dimensions and weight details.
Masthead and Rigging Options
Standard and tapered masthead options, with ease of inspection and replacement of sheaves without dismasting.
Color Options
Range of indicative paint colors available, with RAL colors on request.
Technical Warnings
Warning about the "cell phenomenon" caused by the combination of aluminum, stainless steel, copper, salt, and water, leading to corrosion.
Deck Collar for Mast on the Keel
Specifications for deck collars used for masts on the keel, with key dimensions listed.
Resin Epoxy Deck Collar Wedge Kit
A two-component resin kit for deck collar wedges, compatible with specific models.
Mast Stepping Components
Various components for mast stepping, including deck collars, vang attachments, and watertight PVC collars.
Mast Equipments
Details on various mast equipment, including external tangs, halyard fairleads, and pole accessories.
Specifications
Specifications for monohulls and multihulls, with details on mainsail area and mast equipment.
Components and Accessories
Various mast equipment and accessories, including gooseneck fittings, pad eyes, and winch plates.
Lighting and Blocks
Specifications for tricolour and anchor lights, and blocks for different rope diameters.
Windex and Booms
Details on Windex wind indicators and VMG booms with mechanical properties.
Pole and Boom Equipment
Complete spinnaker poles and boom ends designed for continuous reefing.
Overview
Specifications and descriptions of various marine rigging and accessory products offered by VMG SPARS.
Vangs and Accessories
Range of rigid vangs with integrated tackle, available in different stiffness levels.
Bowsprits and Accessories
Specifications for bowsprits, emphasizing simplicity and effectiveness of fittings.
Beams, Davits, and Nets
Details on polyester nets treated for UV protection, with customer specifications required for custom net production.
Standing Rigging
Components used to support masts and structures, with specifications on wire ropes and materials.
Wire Ropes
Details on various types of wire ropes, with specifications on diameter, weight, and breaking load.
Fittings and Ends
Specifications for swaging ends, with detailed measurements for each component.
Specifications
Specifications for various rigging components made from AISI 316L stainless steel.
Procedures
Instructions for installation and use of rigging components, emphasizing avoiding cable torsion.
Standards and Norms
Adherence to ISO threading standards and compatibility information with standard terminations.
Recommendations
Recommendations for using compacted cables for enhanced resistance and reduced stretch.
Key Data from Tables
Detailed measurements and specifications for various components, including wire rope diameters and breaking loads.
Critical Information
Benefits of composite rigging over traditional steel, highlighting lighter weight and higher fatigue resistance.
Specifications
Details on various types of turnbuckles and rigging components made from polished 316L stainless steel.
Procedures
Use of different ropes and rigging materials for various marine applications.
Standards
All hardware components meet strict mechanical strength standards.
Recommendations
Specific types of ropes and rigging for different types of boats, emphasizing weight reduction and high performance.
Key Data from Tables
Detailed measurements and specifications for each product, including dimensions and breaking loads.
Critical Information
Importance of selecting the right materials and finishes for specific marine applications.
Overview
Specifications and descriptions of various fabrics used in sailmaking and related applications.
Dacron Fabrics
Specifications and applications for Dacron fabrics, suitable for small boats and windsurfers.
Nylon Fabrics
Elite Series and Fibermax Nylon specifications for spinnakers, with various color options.
Polyester Fabrics
Polymax and Fibermax specifications for racing spinnakers, with UV protection options.
Acrylic Fabrics
Dralon Canvas and Sunbrella Range specifications for awnings and UV protection.
Specialty Fabrics
Monofilm and Spinnaker Socks specifications for windsurf sails and polyester mesh fabric.
Conclusion
Comprehensive details on fabric types, their specific uses, and technical specifications for marine and outdoor applications.
Fabrics and Tapes
Range of fabrics and tapes, including 'FURLING' and 'SUNSET' options for UV resistance.
Coated Fabrics
Products like SOLTIS and BATYLINE for sun protection, suitable for cushions and furniture.
Canvas and PVC Coated Fabrics
STAMOID fabrics for yachting protection and awnings.
Cushion Fabrics
Fabrics like Cotting Select and Neptune for cushions, offering UV resistance and antibacterial treatment.
Technical Fabrics
Strong nylon fabrics for bags and flags, and fireproof sailcloth options.
Adhesives and Stickers
Various adhesive options for reinforcement and repair, and high-performance acrylic transfers.
Edging Tapes
Edging tapes available in multiple colors, made from polyester fabric.
Chandlery and Sailmaking Products Overview
Zippers and Closures
Range of YKK closures with injected plastic teeth, available in various chain widths and lengths.
Velcro Products
Semi-rigid white Velcro discs and standard white Velcro tape, available in various sizes.
Tools and Maintenance
Products for cleaning and maintaining outdoor fabrics, and sewing machine maintenance items.
Shade Sail Accessories
Shade sail kits designed to fit aluminum tubes with specific diameters.
Battens and Accessories
Variety of battens, including acrylic, vinylester, and Dynaflex profiled battens.
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Catalog excerpts

VMG 2014-2

VMG ayant une connotation de performance vélique bien connue (velocity made good), il s'agira pour nous de vous apporter le plus efficacement possible des produits innovants, qualitatifs et compétitifs. Rassurer et innover Afin de vous proposer de nouveaux produits techniques, fiables adaptés aux besoins de vos clients, nous avons renforcé notre bureau d étude. Bien sur, il s’agira aussi d'assurer la continuité et la fiabilité de l'existant Compétitif et Qualitatif En dehors des nombreuses victoires obtenues grâce à nos profils de mâts élaborés et montés dans nos ateliers de Rochefort, il faudra...

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VMG 2014-3

Index / Index Mâts / Masts Caractéristiques générales / Mean features Têtes de mât / Masthead Barres de flèches et accessoires / Spreaders and accessories Emplantures de mât / Mast stepping Accessoires de Mâts / Mast equipments Capelages / Tangs Accastillage / Chandlery Feux / Lights Poulies / Blocks Girouettes / Windex Bômes, Tangons, Hale-bas & Bout dehors / Booms, Poles, Vangs & Bowsprits Bômes / Booms Tangons / Poles Hale-bas / Vangs Bout dehors / Bowsprits Poutres, Bossoirs & Filets / Beans, Davits & Nets Poutres / Beams Bossoirs, matereaux, structures tubulaires / Davits, hand masts, tubular...

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VMG 2014-4

Code zéro. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 139 Colles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 156 & p.199 Accessoires de tangon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 54 Colliers pour tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 173 Agrafeuse. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 186 Compte-fil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 185 Agraphes . ....

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VMG 2014-5

Index Embout simple fileté double ISO. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 122 Matelotage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 129 Embout simple fileté double UNF (monotoron) . . . . . . . . . . . p. 93 Matereaux . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 79 Embout simple fileté long à sertir (monotoron) . . . . . . . . . . . p. 94 Minax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 178 Embouts basculants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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VMG 2014-6

Index Ridoir à œil à sertir ISO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 123 Ridoir à œil à sertir UNF (compact). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 105 Ridoir à œil à sertir UNF (monotoron) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 97 Ridoir chape - chape. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 113 Ris automatique . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 69 Rondelle plate extra (architecture) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 120 S Sandows. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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VMG 2014-7

Index Ends of booms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 69-70 ESS body of turnbuckle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 117 ESS combinaison wall bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 120 ESS cone terminal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 118 ESS cross wire rope clip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 120 ESS dome case nut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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VMG 2014-8

Index Polyester mesh fabric blocked . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 153 Polyester sticker Insigna . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 154 Pulleys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 65/172 Pulleys strapping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 172 Punch for turnbuckle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . p. 181 Punches . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....

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VMG 2014-15

Mâts / Masts Caractéristiques générales / Mean features Têtes de mât / Masthead Barres de flèches et accessoires / Spreaders and accessories Emplantures de mât / Mast stepping Accessoires de Mâts / Mast equipments Capelages / Tangs Accastillage / Hardware Feux / Lights Poulies / Blocks Girouettes / Windex Bômes, Tangons, Hale-bas & Bout dehors / Booms, Poles, Vangs & Bowsprits Bômes / Booms Tangons / Poles Hale-bas / Vangs Bout dehors / Bowsprits Poutres, Bossoirs & Filets / Beans, Davits & Nets Poutres / Beams Bossoirs, matereaux, structures tubulaires / Davits, hand masts, tubular structures...

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VMG 2014-16

Mâts / Masts La gamme de Mâts VMG répond à la nouvelle norme CE concernant la stabilité des bateaux de plaisance par une optimisation des rapports “moments d’inertie / poids au mètre linéaire”. Les profils de Mâts VMG affichent les meilleurs ratios du marché actuel. Ils représentent une alternative économique aux Mâts carbone. Les proportions longueur / largeur des profils ont été étudiées pour s’adapter aux nouvelles géométries des gréements modernes, souvent fractionnés, tendant à: - réduire le nombre de barres de flèche - augmenter les largeurs entre cadènes - anguler les barres de flèche...

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VMG 2014-17

Mâts / Masts Caractéristiques générales / Mean features “Mâts CUSTOMS” Fournisseur de chantiers de renoms, nous avons obtenu de nombreuses victoires grâce à la qualité de nos profils. Nous réalisons des projets sur mesure. Nous sommes complètement autonomes, des calculs à la peinture finale, grâce à notre bureau d’étude et nos ateliers de : mécano-soudure, fonderie alu, forge, peinture... Nous avons réalisé des mâts jusqu’à 26 m de long / We are renowned supplier of construction and have won many victories for the quality of our profiles. Today we can produce custom projects. We are completely...

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