Suitable for underwater use, TruDesign range of Certified Skin Fittings designed and made in New Zealand, the Skin Fitting body and nut are moulded from a glass-reinforced nylon composite. High strength, high-modulus glass fibres provide dramatic strength, stiffness, toughness and dimensional stability. These properties allow a significant weight reduction over metallic fittings. TruDesign Skin Fittings eliminate the corrosion and electrical bonding problems associated with metallic fittings.
- Complies to ISO standard 9093:2021 by the International Marine Certification Institute and Type approved by Bureau VERITAS. Note: excludes ½” size
- Meets the ABYC H-27 500Lb static load test for sizes 1" through 3". Note: TruDesign ABYC Load Bearing Collar is required for 1" size to comply
Product Highlights
- Certified.
- Complies with ISO 9093:2021 and certified by IMCI International Marine Certification Institute.
- Compatible.
- Works with many hull types - aluminium, steel, wood or GRP hulls.
- Chemical Resistant.
- Unaffected by diesel, petrol, house-hold chemicals, and antifouling paints.
- Large Operating Range.
- Suitable for all marine conditions from - 40°C to +110°C.
- UV Resistant.
- Will not degrade or discolour from the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
- Paintable.
- High quality surface finish, will not discolor and can be painted with all types of antifouling.
Models
| Number | Name | Size | Weight | Thread | Color | View | |
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90418 | Skin Fitting 1½" BSP | 1½" | 142g 5.01oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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90419 | Skin Fitting 1½" BSP | 1½" | 142g 5.01oz | BSP | WHITE | |
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90420 | Skin Fitting 1¼" BSP | 1¼" | 117g 4.13oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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90421 | Skin Fitting 1¼" BSP | 1¼" | 117g 4.13oz | BSP | WHITE | |
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90422 | Skin Fitting 1" BSP | 1" | 68g 2.4oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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90423 | Skin Fitting 1" BSP | 1" | 68g 2.4oz | BSP | WHITE | |
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90424 | Skin Fitting ½" BSP | ½" | 35g 1.23oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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90425 | Skin Fitting ½" BSP | ½" | 35g 1.23oz | BSP | WHITE | |
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90431 | Skin Fitting ¾" BSP | ¾" | 46g 1.62oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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90432 | Skin Fitting ¾" BSP | ¾" | 46g 1.62oz | BSP | WHITE | |
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91225 | Skin Fitting ½" NPS | ½" | 35g 1.23oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91226 | Skin Fitting ¾" NPS | ¾" | 46g 1.62oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91227 | Skin Fitting 1" NPS | 1" | 68g 2.4oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91228 | Skin Fitting 1¼" NPS | 1¼" | 117g 4.13oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91229 | Skin Fitting 1½" NPS | 1½" | 142g 5.01oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91230 | Skin Fitting 2" NPS | 2" | 223g 7.87oz | NPS | BLACK | |
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91231 | Skin Fitting ½" NPS | ½" | 35g 1.23oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91232 | Skin Fitting ¾" NPS | ¾" | 46g 1.62oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91233 | Skin Fitting 1" NPS | 1" | 68g 2.4oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91234 | Skin Fitting 1¼" NPS | 1¼" | 117g 4.13oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91235 | Skin Fitting 1½" NPS | 1½" | 142g 5.01oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91236 | Skin Fitting 2" NPS | 2" | 223g 7.87oz | NPS | WHITE | |
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91343 | Skin Fitting 2" BSP | 2" | 223g 7.87oz | BSP | BLACK | |
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91344 | Skin Fitting 2" BSP | 2" | 223g 7.87oz | BSP | WHITE |
Frequently Asked Questions
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How do I replace an old Skin Fitting (Thru Hull) with TruDesign?
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How to use the TruDesign Skin Fitting / Thru Hull Install Tool?
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Are TruDesign Ball Valves approved / compliant to international standards?
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What sealant can I use on TruDesign threads ?
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Are TruDesign Skin Fittings certified ?
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How do I identify BSP or NPS threads?