| THE ORIGINAL KELMAN FREEBOARD INDICATOR FOR BARGE & SHIP DRAFT SURVEYS THE ONLY INSTRUMENT FOR PRECISE DRAFT SURVEYS - SINCE 1970 |
FOR DETERMINING ACCURATE READINGS OF DRAFTS AND
FREEBOARDS, WEATHER CONDITIONS NOT WITHSTANDING.
USED BY PROFESSIONAL MARINE SURVEYORS ON BULK
CARRIERS, BARGES
THIS INSTRUMENT WILL TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF
READING FREEBOARDS AND WILL PROVIDE THE ACCURACY
IN CALCULATION DISPLACEMENTS AND DEADWEIGHT
TONNAGES.
A MUST HAVE FOR SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS, BULK CARGO
ACCURATE READINGS TO .062" ARE POSSIBLE
ELIMINATES THE NEED TO CLIMB UP & DOWN LADDERS
PAYS FOR ITSELF THE FIRST TIME OUT.
SIMPLE TO USE, NO MAINTENANCE AND COMES PROVIDED
WITH A DURABLE CANVAS BAG WITH AN ADJUSTABLE STRAP,
MAKING IT EASY TO CARRY, A 50' FIBERGLASS TAPE
MEASURE, AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Indicator and Tape Measure provide inch and metric readings
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FREEBOARDS, WEATHER CONDITIONS NOT WITHSTANDING.
USED BY PROFESSIONAL MARINE SURVEYORS ON BULK
CARRIERS, BARGES
THIS INSTRUMENT WILL TAKE THE GUESS WORK OUT OF
READING FREEBOARDS AND WILL PROVIDE THE ACCURACY
IN CALCULATION DISPLACEMENTS AND DEADWEIGHT
TONNAGES.
A MUST HAVE FOR SCRAP METAL RECYCLERS, BULK CARGO
ACCURATE READINGS TO .062" ARE POSSIBLE
ELIMINATES THE NEED TO CLIMB UP & DOWN LADDERS
PAYS FOR ITSELF THE FIRST TIME OUT.
SIMPLE TO USE, NO MAINTENANCE AND COMES PROVIDED
WITH A DURABLE CANVAS BAG WITH AN ADJUSTABLE STRAP,
MAKING IT EASY TO CARRY, A 50' FIBERGLASS TAPE
MEASURE, AND INSTRUCTIONS.
Indicator and Tape Measure provide inch and metric readings
INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
A HIGH QUALITY PRECISION INSTRUMENT:
THE FIRST DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR,
MANUFACTURED OVER 35 YEARS AGO IS STILL IN USE
TODAY!
THE DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR IS MADE OF BRASS
AND STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS.
THE MEASUREMENTS WERE PRECISELY ENGINEERED ON
THE TUBE RIGHT DOWN TO THE INSIDE DIMENSION OF THE
SPRING CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE TAPE MEASURE.
ALL COMPONENTS ARE POLISHED AND CHROME OVER
NICKEL PLATED.
AN IMPACT RESISTANT POLYCARBONATE TUBE SERVES AS
THE VIEWING WINDOW.
A CHALK STICK IS FASTENED TO THE KNURLED CAP FOR
EASY REMOVAL.
4 FEET OF POLY TUBING AND A WEIGHT ARE PROVIDED.
THE FIRST DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR,
MANUFACTURED OVER 35 YEARS AGO IS STILL IN USE
TODAY!
THE DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR IS MADE OF BRASS
AND STAINLESS STEEL COMPONENTS.
THE MEASUREMENTS WERE PRECISELY ENGINEERED ON
THE TUBE RIGHT DOWN TO THE INSIDE DIMENSION OF THE
SPRING CLIP THAT ATTACHES TO THE TAPE MEASURE.
ALL COMPONENTS ARE POLISHED AND CHROME OVER
NICKEL PLATED.
AN IMPACT RESISTANT POLYCARBONATE TUBE SERVES AS
THE VIEWING WINDOW.
A CHALK STICK IS FASTENED TO THE KNURLED CAP FOR
EASY REMOVAL.
4 FEET OF POLY TUBING AND A WEIGHT ARE PROVIDED.
| HISTORY OF THE KELMAN FREEBOARD INDICATOR: JEZEK TOOL & MACHINE CO. PRODUCED THE FIRST DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR OVER THIRTY FIVE YEARS AGO, AT THE REQUEST OF CAPTAIN PETER B. KELMAN. UNTIL NOW, THE DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATOR HAS ONLY BEEN PRODUCED AND SOLD TO MARINE PROFESSIONALS BY WORD OF MOUTH ON AN AS NEEDED BASIS. WE ESTIMATE THAT THERE ARE SEVERAL HUNDRED DRAFT & FREEBOARD INDICATORS IN USE TODAY. MOST USERS HAVE STATED THAT THEY WOULD NOT WORK WITHOUT IT, AND MANY COMPANIES REQUIRE IT. SHIPPING COMPANIES MAY INSIST THAT SURVEYORS USE THIS INSTRUMENT, & ALL BULK CARRIERS AND BARGES SHOULD HAVE ONE. SCRAP METAL RECYCLING COMPANIES USE IT TO ACCURATELY WEIGH THE AMOUNT OF METALS THEY ARE PURCHASING AFTER IT HAS BEEN LOADED ONTO A BARGE. THE KELMAN FREEBOARD INDICATOR IS THE ONLY COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE MEASURING INSTRUMENT FOR BARGE & SHIP DRAFT SURVEYS. ENDORSEMENT: PETER B. KELMAN INC. MARINE SURVEYORS AND CONSULTANTS 17 LOWER LANDSDOWN ROAD ANNANDALE, NEW JERSEY 08801 We have used the draft / freeboard indicator for the past 30 years and have found it indispensable when calculating displacement tonnages on barges and bulk carriers. Accurate reading to a tenth of an inch are used in the computing weights and we feel that every bulk carrier should have one, with special emphasis on those vessels that may load or discharge at open anchorages. Captain P.B. Kelman, Marine Surveyor |
MARINE SURVEYORS & OTHER PROFESSIONALS WHO
USE THE KELMAN FREEBOARD INDICATOR:
Alex Stewart International http://www.alexstewart.com
Weeks Marine Inc. http://www.weeksmarine.com
Admiral Testing Services Inc. http://www.admiraltestingpkb.com
Hugo Neu Schnitzer East.
Marine Inspection & Logistics L.L.C http://www.midship.com
Peter B. Kelman Inc.- Annandale, NJ
C.L Marine Co. - Boca Raton, FL
Commercial Testing & Engineering - Mobile, AL
ITS- Caleb Bratt - Louisville, KY
Intertek USA- New Haven, CT / Carteret, NJ
SIMS METAL- Jersey City, NJ / Long Island City, NY
SGS North America, Inc.- Mobile, Al / Rutherford, NJ
Corman Marine Construction- Baltimore, MD
Maritech Commercial Inc- Kenner, LA
Cumberland Scrap Processors- Russellville, KY
USE THE KELMAN FREEBOARD INDICATOR:
Alex Stewart International http://www.alexstewart.com
Weeks Marine Inc. http://www.weeksmarine.com
Admiral Testing Services Inc. http://www.admiraltestingpkb.com
Hugo Neu Schnitzer East.
Marine Inspection & Logistics L.L.C http://www.midship.com
Peter B. Kelman Inc.- Annandale, NJ
C.L Marine Co. - Boca Raton, FL
Commercial Testing & Engineering - Mobile, AL
ITS- Caleb Bratt - Louisville, KY
Intertek USA- New Haven, CT / Carteret, NJ
SIMS METAL- Jersey City, NJ / Long Island City, NY
SGS North America, Inc.- Mobile, Al / Rutherford, NJ
Corman Marine Construction- Baltimore, MD
Maritech Commercial Inc- Kenner, LA
Cumberland Scrap Processors- Russellville, KY
The Cargo Group - Port Newark, NJ
Viking Maritime Supply Co. - Riviera Beach, FL
Gresham Marine- Savannah, GA
Seaport Marine Surveys Inc.- Vancouver, WA
Gateway Terminal - New Haven, CT
Camden Iron- Camden, NJ
Prolerized New England
Inspectorate. http://www.inspectorate.com
Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal- Brooklyn, NY
Capt. Robert van den Berg Inc.- Virginia Beach, VA
Rubino Brothers- Stamford, CT
Control Union USA, Kenner, LA http://www.controlunion.com
Inspex Marine Services, Dover, NH http://www.inspexmarine.com
Benson Scrap Iron & Metal Corp.- Brooklyn, NY
Superior Asphalt Inc- Brooksville, MS
LG Maritime, Inc. - Fairless Hills, PA http://www.lgmaritime.com
Viking Maritime Supply Co. - Riviera Beach, FL
Gresham Marine- Savannah, GA
Seaport Marine Surveys Inc.- Vancouver, WA
Gateway Terminal - New Haven, CT
Camden Iron- Camden, NJ
Prolerized New England
Inspectorate. http://www.inspectorate.com
Cropsey Scrap Iron & Metal- Brooklyn, NY
Capt. Robert van den Berg Inc.- Virginia Beach, VA
Rubino Brothers- Stamford, CT
Control Union USA, Kenner, LA http://www.controlunion.com
Inspex Marine Services, Dover, NH http://www.inspexmarine.com
Benson Scrap Iron & Metal Corp.- Brooklyn, NY
Superior Asphalt Inc- Brooksville, MS
LG Maritime, Inc. - Fairless Hills, PA http://www.lgmaritime.com
BUY IT NOW: Buy Online, Easy & Secure PayPal Site. (You do not need a PayPal Account) AVAILABILITY: OUT OF STOCK Price: $849.00 FREE GROUND SHIPPING WITHIN THE USA LOWER 48 STATES ONLY Shipping Information: Currently we can only ship within the USA Usually ships within 3 business days For International Orders try this: International Shipping rates are less expensive jezek@verizon.net JEZEK TOOL & MACHINE CO. LLC 719 LIVINGSTON STREET ELIZABETH, NJ 07201 |
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Draft survey is a means of determining the weight of material loaded onto or discharged from a vessel by measuring the
displacement of water (Archimedes Principle). By reading the initial displacement of the vessel (prior to loading or prior to discharge
commencing) and then reading a final displacement (at the completion of loading or discharge), the weight of the material loaded can
be determined.
The accuracy of a weight determined by draft survey depends upon sea conditions at the time of loading or discharge (pitch and
swell) and the weight of the cargo loaded when compared to the total capacity of the vessel. This is where the Kelman Draft &
Freeboard Indicator is most valuable, because it is not affected by these conditions. The instrument is calibrated with the provided
tape measure to within 1/32" allowing for stretch in the fiberglass tape. This means that 500 tons of bulk cargo can be accurately
weighed within a couple hundred pounds. This has been especially important to scrap metal buyers, and marine surveyors have
reported to us that the savings to their customers can be as much as several hundred thousand dollars per load. Therefore, any
buyer of bulk products should hire only draft survey professionals who use the Kelman Freeboard Indicator.
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