BLÜCHER®- Safe At

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BLÜCHER® system is tested according to Shock Standard BR8470 For naval ships the most important thing is to keep them in ® grade C and NATO STANAG 4595 as well as vibration tests in accordance with NATO STANAG 4138. operation, especially in case of battle. BLÜCHER - Safe at Sea SHOCK & VIBRATION We are moving forward to test our products according to: With the BLÜCHER® system there is no risk of fire spread. - Shock: MIL-S-901D (or MIL-DTL-901E) - Vibration: MIL-STD-167-1A Your vessel always in operation

BLÜCHER has supplied 50, 75 and 110mm BLÜCHER® EuroPipe and marine drains for installation on HMS Queen Elizabeth and HMS Prince of Wales. “We were able to meet the ACA’s exacting standards through our wide range of pipe lengths and fittings”, says Fraser Little, Sales Manager, BLÜCHER Marine UK. “The approvals and thorough shock and vibration tests of our products combined with a number of references for navy ships in other countries were also key elements in securing the order”. Safety is our top priority • Prevent the spread of fire, upwards and downwards • No burning droplets • In case of fire, no toxic gases or smoke • A complete and non-combustible solution in stainless steel • Fire-tested according to IMO standards • Penetrations and drains are MED fire approved with fire ratings A0 – A60.

The advantages of the BLÜCHER® system are HMS Queen Elizabeth Developer: Royal Navy, UK Ministry recognized all over the world and many shipyards of Defence and navies have already adopted our products as Shipyards: BAE Systems, Babcock standard. International Group PLC, A&P Group © BLÜCHER 22132 - © BLÜCHER Limited and Cammell Laird Tonnage: 65,000 tons Among others we are the preferred supplier for: Length: 280 m Width: 70 m - BAE systems Height: 56 m - Babcock Marine Draught: 11 m BLÜCHER® EuroPipe - Naval Group Products: BLÜCHER® EuroPipe for Stainless steel drainage pipework system black and grey water systems, - Navantia and BLÜCHER® Marine drains Construction period: 2009 – 2016 Geography: United Kingdom

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Fire safety onboard all kind of vessels is in focus at all levels from Lockable drain design and tender to constructing and maintaining them. For navy ships Stainless Steel vs Plastic This is a custom-made drain which can LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE this topic is even more important, a key issue of highest importance to be closed from above and it has been keep the vessel in operation and safeguard the sailors. FIRE specifically engineered for Navy applications. FIRE - Combustible Thanks to its membrane, no liquids or NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT - 100%100% non-combustible RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF gases can pass through once it is closed. In case of a fire onboard, and since this may be fatal, there are two main issues to be taken into The complete solution, including lower TOXICITY/SMOKE TOXICITY/SMOKE consideration: part, special grating with hole in the middle NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT 100% RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF - No smoke generation at all - Generating smoke and toxic smoke and the key, is supplied by us and you do UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES 100% LEAKAGE PROOF • Prevent the fire from spreading in any way; PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT not have to worry about where to find the We care about • Avoid the generation of toxic gases which could be even more dangerous LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE different items. LIFE TIME LIFE TIME safety on board A well proven and durable That said, a lot can be done to minimize the risk and, most importantly, by selecting the right - 40 years - Less than 20 years system, installed in more than solutions onboard. And stainless steel pipework for black and grey water drainage systems are LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE 3.000 marine structures in more There are thousands of cables, than 35 countries since 1982. the absolutely safest solution since it prevents fire from spreading through deck and bulkhead Type no. 499-11010-01 SRAT SAFE pipes and wires penetrating APPROVALS & COMPLEXITY penetrations and does not generate any toxic gases. LOWER PART decks and bulkheads all over a - Entire system is approved by all leading APPROVALS & COMPLEXITY We are the only supplier able to provide A0-A60 MED approved complete drainage systems Vertical outlet vessel. PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT UV RESISTANT ClassificationNO TOXIC Societies. FUMES MED100% fire LEAKAGE approved. PROOF A - Multiple suppliers with different including pipes for vacuum and gravity, drains and channels for internal and external applications. NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT 100% RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF APPROVED complete system in one quality from one supplier qualities needed. covered by one approval All these penetrations impair and weaken the overall fire integrity PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES 100% LEAKAGE PROOF One system – one supplier – ”everything fits together” TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY of the decks/bulkheads, which - Increase in temperature results EASILY TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY can lead to a potential risk of fire in significant reduction in lifetime. CLOSED RAT SAFE - Resistant to temperature fluctuations spread from one compartment LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOWTemperature NOISE fluctuationsLONG PRODUCT lead LIFE to to another. contraction and expansion of the system RAT SAFE That’s why all these penetrations COMPLETE VULNERABLE/FRAGILE VULNERABLE/FRAGILE have to bear the approval mark SOLUTION - Leads to cracks and leakages - the steering wheel. But before NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT 100% RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF - Resistant to impact damages we can wheel mark products, we have to carry out fire test- PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES 100% LEAKAGE PROOF MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM MAINTENANCE OF SYSTEM ings. - Superior hygiene solution - Risk of bacterial growth PERFECT NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT 100% RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF It is important for us to ensure FUNCTIONALITY LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE our customer safety at sea and Furthermore, the BLÜCHER® system has many great advantages that cannot be found in any ENVIRONMENT/SUSTAINABILITY ENVIRONMENT/SUSTAINABILITY deliver approved and well doc- - Plastic is a potential environmental concern other alternative product. RAT SAFE - Stainless steel is a recyclable material and during production and a latent polution hazard umented products - that is why Our pipes are much lighter compared to welded steel pipes, this means a lighter and more Type no. 499-10291-01 S not harming the environment we constantly strive to optimize NO CORROSION FIRE RESISTANT 100% RECYCLABLE HYGIENIC VANDAL PROOF at time of disposal maneuverable vessel, much more efficient when in operation. and develop the best solutions LOW EXPANSIONLOWER PART HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE If, for any reason, you have to partially use welded pipes, our system can be mixed/used in Horizontal outlet to maximize the performance of combination with them by using adaptors, penetrations and thick-walled outlets that we have in SHOCK & VIBRATION SHOCK & VIBRATION our products… PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES 100% LEAKAGE PROOF - Shock and Vibration tested by TNO Built - Continous shocks or vibration may lead our range, for a perfect match. ... so we test again, again SHOCK & VIBRATION Environment & Geosciences, Holland to leakages and again! In case of modifications of the drainage system duringconstruction of a new vessel or LOW EXPANSION HIGH FLOW LOW WEIGHT LOW NOISE LONG PRODUCT LIFE refurbishments, they will be very fast & easy since our push-fit connections are ideal for

very quick dismounting and remounting. PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES 100% LEAKAGE PROOF REPLACEMENT PARTS REPLACEMENT PARTS RAT SAFE - Components can easily be replaced without tools - Will often require special tools We also have drains and penetrations without welding which make installation even easier. REPLACEMENT PARTS

FAST INSTALLATION TIME UV RESISTANT NO TOXIC FUMES - Push-fit100% LEAKAGE connection PROOF system - a few seconds PUSH-FIT = 100% TIGHT FAST INSTALLATION TIME RAT SAFE needed to connect pipes/fittings. A 2° flexibility - No flexibility in each connection. 16 - 35 mm flexibilty in

FAST INSTALLATION insertion depts.

RAT SAFE CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS CUSTOMIZED SOLUTIONS The BLÜCHER® EuroPipe drainage pipework system is completely - Available with a lead time of 10 - 15 days - No customized products

interchangeable between vacuum and gravity systems for black- and CUSTOMIZED grey-water in marine applications. Shipyards and owners all over the world depend on longevity, low weight and the fire-resistant, hygienic and reliable solution for their sanitary discharge system.