| Sol No.: |
Navy SBIR FY2012.2 |
| Topic No.: |
N122-129 |
| Topic Title: |
Improved Retractable Mooring Fixture (IRMF) |
| Proposal No.: |
N122-129-0882 |
| Firm: |
Hy-Tek Manufacturing Co. Inc.
1998 Bucktail Lane
Sugar Grove, Illinois 60554 |
| Contact: |
John Bastian |
| Phone: |
(630) 466-7664 |
| Web Site: |
www.hytekmfg.com |
| Abstract: |
Hy-Tek Manufacturing Co. Inc. (HMC) proposes a superior renovation solution for the DDG-51 class ships retractable mooring fixtures; namely bitt and chock assemblies. There are two major areas where technology advancements can be made that not only provide reliable bitts and chocks for use onboard U.S. Navy ships, but also have implications for other military and commercial applications. The first is the application of high lubricity, lubricant free, composite bearing surfaces on cylindrical and linear bearing surfaces; the second involves the use of advanced sealing technology to provide operational integrity even under highly dynamic load force fluctuations and extreme environmental conditions. |
| Benefits: |
HMC's Improved Retractable Mooring Fixture (IRMF) will provide the U.S. navy with significant benefits over the currently installed DDG-51 bitt and chockc assemblies, including:
Significantly enhanced mooring line wear resistance
Improved corrosion resistance while fully or partially submersed
Enhanced friction reduction using advanced composite coatings
Lubricant-free design
High MTBF/Low maintence logistics
Cost effective
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