For use below the water line TruDesign Certified Skin Fittings are designed and made in New Zealand, the Recessed Skin Fitting body and nut are moulded from 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.
- ISO 9093-2021 Small craft -TRUDESIGN Skin Fittings and Ball Valves comply with ISO 9093:2021 and certified by the International Marine Certification Institute (IMCI). For sizes ¾” through to 3”. Excludes the ½” size.
- American ABYC H-27 – 500Lb static load test - TRUDESIGN Skin Fittings and Ball Valves meet the American ABYC H-27 – 500Lb static load test; Seacocks, Thru-Hull Fittings, and Drain Plugs – independently verified by IMANNA Laboratory Inc.
- For sizes 1¼” through to 3” the ABYC Collar it is not a requirement to meet this static load test.
- TruDesign ABYC Load Bearing Collar is required for the size ¾ and 1” to meet this static load test.
- The ½” does not meet the 500Lb static load test with or without the ABYC collar
- Compatible with most hull types - Can be used on wood or GRP hulls
- Limited Warranty: TruDesign accepts no responsibility for Ball Valves or Skin Fittings which are improperly installed, especially in the case where a Ball Valve with tapered threads has been used.
Product Highlights
- Certified.
- Complies with ISO 9093:2021 and certified by IMCI International Marine Certification Institute.
- 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.
- Quality Finish.
- High quality surface finish, will not discolour with green film as similar bronze fittings do.
Models
| Number | Name | Size | Thread | Color | View |
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| 90676 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ½" | BSP | BLACK | |
| 90677 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ¾" | BSP | BLACK | |
| 90678 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1" | BSP | BLACK | |
| 90679 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1¼" | BSP | BLACK | |
| 90680 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1½" | BSP | BLACK | |
| 90709 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ½" | BSP | WHITE | |
| 90710 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ¾" | BSP | WHITE | |
| 90711 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1" | BSP | WHITE | |
| 90712 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1¼" | BSP | WHITE | |
| 90713 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1½" | BSP | WHITE | |
| 91237 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ½" | NPS | BLACK | |
| 91238 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ¾" | NPS | BLACK | |
| 91239 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1" | NPS | BLACK | |
| 91240 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1¼" | NPS | BLACK | |
| 91241 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1½" | NPS | BLACK | |
| 91242 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ½" | NPS | WHITE | |
| 91243 | Skin Fittings Recessed | ¾" | NPS | WHITE | |
| 91244 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1" | NPS | WHITE | |
| 91245 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1¼" | NPS | WHITE | |
| 91246 | Skin Fittings Recessed | 1½" | NPS | WHITE |
Documentation
Frequently Asked Questions
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What sealant can I use on TruDesign threads ?
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