CATALOG English. KB - KBO - KBTI - KBs - KF - KFH - KFL - CUSTOM

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1 CATALOG 2010 English KB - KBO - KBTI - KBs - KF - KFH - KFL - CUSTOM

2 CATALOG 2010 sailing test on the maxi trimaran Sodeb O Driven by a common passion for sailing, a team of engineers and naval architects associated with manufacturers have created Karver Systems. 6 years later, Karver is the leading producer of high end deck gear. Always a step ahead, the company continues its research to provide the next generation of world leading deck gear. Karver walks along with the present and future generation of high tech racing yachts. They require high tech deck gear accurately corresponding to the current evolution in performance, output efficiency, weight reduction and ergonomics. Karver s concepts first adopted on Open 60s for 04/05 Vendée Globe have been applied to all yachts, from Optimist to America s Cup Class. Both racing and cruising sailors can equally benefit from the latest cutting edge technology. From mass production to custom parts, Karver follows the same no compromise stringent standards from theoretical study to product manufacturing. Karver utilizes the most recent generation of 3D modelling and numeric simulation software, to test material stress and ergonomics, thereby creating the highest weight/ stress ratio and reliability in all future products. Following the numeric study, all products are bench tested under various loads to determine resistance to wear and failure point. Product testing at sea is the last step in the Confirmation of Excellence by Karver. Karver Systems is structured to react promptly and efficiently to requests for the design and production of custom parts. Karver is chosen to outfit the yachts of the America s Cup, the Volvo Ocean Race, the Vendée Globe and Maxi record-breaking multihulls with blocks, furlers, and custom hardware. Thanks for trusting Karver! KB 2 KBO 4 KBTi / KBs 6 KF 8 KFH / KFL 12 R&D 14 LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 16 ECOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT 19 DISTRIBUTION NETWORK 20 REFERENCES 21 2

3 LASHING BLOCKS Original simple, reliable, efficient, Karver KB block is outstanding for numerous applications. Released 6 years ago, Karver s KB has won many awards, including the famous Freeman K. Pittman Award 2006, for innovation and design. Attached with a basic lashing, KB is unequalled in weight (vey light) to working load (very high) ratios. Assembled with ball or roller bearings, KB guarantees exceedingly low friction. Assembled with plain bearings, KB-C guarantees very high working load compared to its size. SHIFT POSSIBILITIES lashing link offers unlimited applications and lots of different ways to attach the block (see examples next page) SAFETY lashing through the block s center significantly increases safety, because even if the block breaks, the running rope is still held by the lashing one. The mast will stand, no matter if the backstay block breaks! KB 18 KB 16 KB 14 KB 12C KB 12 KB 10C KB 10 KB 8C KB 8 KB 6 Where to use Karver KB on your yacht : KB : is adapted for all applications. KB-C : is perfect for applications where a line under high load has to run on a tight radius: runners, backstay, cunnigham, haulers, vang. Rope shackle option available for all KB Link option Available for all KB KB range KB6 & KB8 : ball bearings Other KB : roller bearings KB-C : plain bearings Model KB6 KB8 KB8C KB10 KB10C Working load (T) Weight (g) Max line Sheave WEIGHT SAVING Karver uses lashing as a way of reducing weight up to 50% compared to other "performance" blocks (similar working load) SILENCE ON BOARD unlike metallic-linked blocks, lashing avoids noise and absorbs shocks Fiddle block Becket Double lashing KB12 KB12C KB14 KB16 KB

4 L ASHING BLOCKS Evolution Karver design, KBTi-like technology, maximum rope increased, aluminum sheaves from KBO10 and composite lashing guide. Designed from discussion between users and Karver R&D office, KBO block is born to simplify lashing use. Every sailor can enjoy lashing advantages with as less manipulation as standard metallic attachment blocks: it is even easier and faster to install a KBO than a regular block with stainless steel shackle! KBO 1 KBO 2 KBO 4 KBO 6 KBO 10 KBO 15 KB 20 KBO 30 New! Rope shackle guide included SHIFT POSSIBILITIES the guide is removable, it is your choice to use KBO as other Karver blocks. Remove the guide and attach the KBO with a lashing, your KBO is as light as possible EASY guide and rope shackle make the utilization of the KBO extremely easy while keeping all the advantages of Karver blocks KBO range Model KBO 1 Working load (T) Weight (g) Max line Sheave Complete set: KBO + guide + rope shackle Open Classic lashing KBO 2 KBO "Class 40 Orca" Karver on board: KF5 structural (genoa) and KF2 (gennaker) WEIGHT SAVING design and material optimization make KBO a very light block PERFORMANCE KBO includes side ball and center roller bearings. Friction ratio is minimum Bearings KBO 6 KBO 10 KBO 15 KBO 20 KBO 30 KBO

5 Ultimate! (patented) KBTi are made of carbon and titanium, the bearing mechanism is ceramic made, a Karver exclusive solution.those outstanding characteristics make them the lightest and the more efficient blocks on the market. working load: 3 T 92 g! 3T weight: 92g! WEIGHT SAVING the use of high tech materials allowed us to design and produce an incredibly light block SPACE SAVING specific ceramic bearings bring us to an optimized working load/size ratio MAXIMUM SAFETY lashing through the center, as other Karver blocks, important space for several lashings PERFORMANCE very low friction even under maximum loads KBTi 130 KBs 130 KBTi Titanium range Model KBTi 30 KBTi 50 KBTi 65 KBTi 80 KBTi 105 KBTi 130 KBTi 160 KBTi 250 Working load (T) Weight (g) KBTi 105 KBs 105 Max line The first KBTi was released 5 years ago for, and in collaboration with, the Volvo 70 ABN AMRO 1 and the following prototypes for ACC teams. Improvements in high modulus ropes allow to use a small sheave, the new high load block concept is born. 2008, the 4th KBTi generation is launched on the market, 2 patents have been registered. Sheave KBs 30 KBs 65 KBs 80 KBTi 80 KBs 80 KBs 105 KBs 130 KBTi 65 KBs 65 Titanium is not allowed in all Class Rules, therefore we also offer KBs range, made of stainless steel. Stainless steel KBs range Model Working load (T) Weight (g) Max line Sheave KBTi 50 KBTi 30 KBs 30 Y. Zedda

6 The world s biggest bench test: 80% of the Open60 fleet is racing with Karver KF standard furlers on board. KF 8 KF 5 KF 2 large KF 2 FURLERS Born from research and study on extreme racing yachts, exclusive advantages of Karver furlers are available for sailing yachts up to 165 feet. SAFETY all Karver furlers include unlosable pins and parts QUALITY Karver furlers are maintenance free (waterproof bearings) and protected by special anodization with Teflon impregnation KF 1 large KF 1 KF 0,75 KF standard range Model Working load (T) Weight (g) Drum Height EASY no manipulation on the furler to engage and remove the loop line (patented) The ideal system A furler is the ideal system to set and strike flying sails. Racing, using multiple furlers for various sails, Karver furlers offer the advantage of roller furling without the weight and windage of a conventional roller reefing systems. Karver furlers optimize sail handling with minimal weight aloft. KF 0.75 KF 1 KF 1 large KF Alliaura Marine - Privilège 745 Karver on board: KF12 (gennaker) ERGONOMICS KF drum is protected by a composite fibres spool to avoid any metallic contact with sails and deck. The spool protects the drum from shocks Karver is an industry leader in this concept offering a complete range of superior products for all sailors. KF 2 large KF 5 KF 8 KF Maxi yachts range: up to 50T working load 8 Engaging the loop line (patented) 9

7 Lebreton Yachts Design - SIG45 Karver on board: KF5 (staysail and Code O), KF8 structural (jib), KB and KBTi Options for Snap Shackle Available for KF1, KF2, KF5 Tylaska Snap Shackle Available for KF5 and KF8 High Resistance Shackle Available from KF1 to KF8 2:1/3:1 Block Available for all Karver furlers Lashing Thimble Available for all Karver furlers Loop Line Available for all Karver furlers Drum and Swivel Protection Covers Available for all Karver furlers KF single line Available upon request from KF2 10 2:1 Friction Sheave Available from KF2 3:1 Friction Sheave Available from KF2 Karver structural furler Available from KF1 Halyard Swivel Available for KF1, KF2 and KF5 11

8 Karver furling-lock (patented) SAFETY once the KFH is locked, the halyard is not structural anymore. Luff is stiffer, no more tension loss due to halyard stretch, less compression in mast and maximum safety WEIGHT SAVING no more 2:1 halyard block is needed. As the luff tension purchase is on deck, the gravity center is significantly lowered. One halyard of minimum is needed PERFORMANCE when used, the KFH minimises the loss of luff due to its compact design. When unused, there is a minimum weight left on the mast, due to the swivel coming down with the sail, which makes servicing easy ERGONOMICS the KFH is the only system on the market combining a lock and a swivel on the same unit Four years after its release, the Karver furling-lock KFH (patented) is still unmatched and unique. It is the only system combining the furling swivel and the locking mechanism in the same unit. The lock mechanism allows you to lock the swivel, the halyard and the sail directly onto the mast. The lock is automatic, locking and unlocking is done by tensioning the control halyard. Used for flying sails (such as gennaker, staysail, stormsail) the KFH replaces the usual block system with which the luff tension comes from the very long 2:1 or 3:1 halyard purchase. It also greatly reduces the compression in the mast. With the KFH system, luff is tensioned from the bottom via a purchase situated under the lower part of the furler. Non-racing application examples: - Gennaker/light genoa: most production sailing yachts do not include a mast equipped with 2:1 halyard purchase for foresail, using KFH it becomes easy to have a powerful sail thanks to an accurate setting. - Stormsail: while calm weather, the sail is safely inside the sail compartment, the only part remaining on deck is a padeye and the lower part of the KFH on the mast base. When the wind is blowing up, the operation consists in fixing the drum to the padeye, the sail to the KFH lower part and hoisting till locked. - Downwind staysail: same operating way. FULL SYSTEM KFH range Model KFL 1 KFL 2 KFH 5 KFH 8 KFH 10 KFH 14 KFH 20 Working load (T) Weight (g) Max. halyard Height "Alliaura Marine - Feeling 55" Karver on board: KF5 (gennaker) How it works? UNLOCKING System ready to be lowered (furled sail) hoist again to unlock the KFH. Sail can then be lowered LOCKING System ready to be used hoist till the KFH is locked (sail furled) The whole system becomes a standard swivel: unfurl and sail! Hollowed mast end lashed to the mast on Sopra Open 60 tri Lowered KFH on PRB Open 60 mono Tension luff from tack with friction sheave on SIG

9 "Yum Boats: K650" Karver on board: KF1 structural (jib), KB and custom designed parts Our research and development department is the heart of Karver Systems. Each year, Karver invests 25% its sales turnover in R&D. It is composed of two complementary entities: On demand solutions for racing yachts - Innovation and concept: lead by Marin Clausin, Karver s CEO, this department s aim is research on new products and their development to the patent filling. - Custom service: this department of the R&D office is working directly with clients to develop specific solutions on demand. The design team includes world-class sailors and engineers. Equipped with the most powerful C.A.O. and R.DM. Software, Karver s R&D team is eager to offer innovate, creative and technologically advanced sailing solutions. Karver s R&D team strengths are creativity, yacht racing experience, high industrial design skills and human size. We constantly talk with skippers, racing teams and architects finding solutions to their needs. Our warrantee: creating reliable innovative solutions within short delay. We use the most advanced materials such as titanium, ceramic, carbon, high resistance stainless steel and aluminum. Our R&D team works closely with our manufacturing team and procurement office, to control all projects, from idea to final product going through prototype production, bench testing, on situation testing and product validation. Quality is therefore checked all over the full production line. systems Smart furler The KBTi Smart Block s rapid success has convinced Karver to release a Smart Furler. It offers the same technical characteristics as KBTi SB. Its main objective is to measure the load applied to the mast swivel: the only way to obtain the rig load and the sail load in the same calculation. Custom applications Experienced in deck gear integrated load calculation, Karver is able to provide the wireless Smart System in any part of the boat: padeye, forestay, backstay, etc. Technical Evolution! The Karver KBTi Smart Block offers all of the standard KBTi s advantages with the addition of an integrated load sensor. The block wirelessly transmits the load applied to the rope running through the sheave in real time. The information can be read on the boat s computer and/or displays. The specially developed software makes it possible to recall the history of the loads on the blocks, and to set sleep mode/recording mode regarding a relevant load threshold. Used since June 2008, the lithium-ion battery KBTi Smart Block has been requested by extreme performance boats such as Open 60 (VM Matériaux, Brit Air), Volvo 70 (Green Dragon Team) and Maxi Trimarans (Banque Populaire V and Sodeb O). The KBTi Smart Block range starts from 8T working load to 13T in its standard version, and can be manufactured for higher working loads upon request. A new energy source using solar panels is currently being tested. In addition to improving self sufficiency, this smaller device will allow Karver to include Smart Systems in the KBO range from the KBO20 size. Model KBTi 105 sb KBTi 130 sb Working load (T) Weight (g) Max line Sheave L INTEGRATED LOAD CELL SYSTEMS V. Rustuel - Angels Sea Studio RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT

10 w Latest development The Ratchet Block by Karver Latest development The Cam Cleat by Karver J lashing RATCHET BLOCKS Lashed through its center, KARVER KBOw is the first ratchet block to allow activation in both directions. Unlike existing cam cleats which function with two rotating jaws, the new Karver K-Jammer uses two parallel jaws. The jaws area in contact with the rope is wider, and always the same. The rope is held better and wear is reduced. CAM CLEAT S. Gaspari 16 WEIGHT REDUCTION the use of composite fibres and the lashing through the center greatly improve the weight to strength ratio MAXIMUM SAFETY as with all other Karver blocks, if the KBOw fails, the rope remains held by the lashing. The ability to activate the ratchet function in both directions prevents unpleasant surprises due to oversights during boat preparation or mistakes during high speed maneuvers PERFORMANCE the ratchet mechanism of the sheave is simpler and more reliable than standard ratchet blocks (using only 2 parts). A cheek-integrated guide, combined with a rope shackle, makes the KBOw quick and easy to install SAFETY the jaws system is patented. This system features two main advantages: unlike V-shape cam cleats, the tightening is uniform for any rope from 4 to 10 mm. The KJ working load is the same for any and any rope type: no need to have two cam cleats on the same line anymore! DESIGN aluminum jaws are chafe resistant. The design and shape of the entry allow lines to be released and engaged easily. The system is smaller than other cam cleats, the jaws are protected, and are shock proof S S PERFORMANCE thanks to its structural base made of aluminum and its innovative cleat system, the KJ is simple, light and strong. The KJ has been designed for the new generation of high modulus rope, therefore working perfectly with Dyneema, Kevlar and other slipping ropes CUSTOM A wide range of options for KJ is available to adapt it to many applications: - Stainless steel guide - Wedge kits and risers to adapt the cam angle - Range of colored rings for coding of cams KJ vs. V-shape cam cleat LATEST DEVELOPMENTS 17

11 "Optimist" Karver on board: KB V. Rustuel - Angels Sea Studio We are aware that the chase for performance brings us to use high-tech materials such as titanium, carbon fibres, ceramics, etc. which demand a lot of energy to produce. We believe things will change. Since 2008, we have been working with "eco" or "ecosourced" materials. Our first tests have been successful on KB and KBO ranges on which regular composite polyamid/glass fibres cheeks have been replaced by PLA* composite strengthened with flax fibres LINTEX. The end material is fully manufactured from non-feeding oriented renewable resources. It is compostable and ensures a reduced impact upon the environment. After additional tests on our blocks, the material is due to be used on all Karver ranges: KB, KBO, KJ and KF. *PLA: Poly-Lactic Acid resulting from corn stem eco In 2010, Karver has decided to calculate its Carbon Footprint. Our main objectives are a reduction in our carbon emissions, a modification of our work practices, and a rational policy of future structural investments in order to be as respectful of the environment as possible. Flax fibres Details of other eco block parts: Thermoplastic balls (recycling) Aluminum sheave (recycling) Industrial flax source: Normandy, world s first producer (qualitative) By September 2010, Karver will move to a new building. We decided to invest in a HQE project (High Environmental Quality). Wood will be used, as well as energy saving solutions. ECOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT ECOLOGICAL ENGAGEMENT Karver is a proud sponsor of the Watch the Waste project, a team sailing around the world to study the waste impact on the sea

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