Blue Wave Rigging Hardware A/S is a third-generation, family-owned manufacturing business founded in 1932, operating from a production facility in Haderslev, Denmark.
50 plus dedicated and skilled employees, some with over 40 years of experience in the field, indicate a focus on marine projects
Blue Wave Manufacturing Facts and Features:
- Blue Wave is one of the world's largest high-quality, stainless steel rigging hardware manufacturers.
- Their production range has developed from shackles and thimbles to include stainless steel wire fittings from 2mm-36mm diameter and a comprehensive rod rigging program.
- World-renowned brand development through consistent investment in high-tech production machinery to satisfy the ever-increasing marine industry requirements.
- Efficient production, good design, low weight and optimal strength are the main principles driving their products to market.
- All their stainless steel raw material is thoroughly tested to ensure that it has the highest possible corrosion resistance compatible with a marine environment:
- Stainless Steel Grades and Certificates - PREN Pitting Resistance Equivalent PREN =% Cr + ( % Mo x 3,3 ) + ( % N x 16 )
- PREN is a guideline formula for calculating stainless steel's properties and resistance to pitting. Molybdenum and Nitrogen content has a considerable effect on stainless steel's corrosion resistance.
Blue Wave tests all its stainless raw materials with an X-ray gun to ensure that they achieve the desired quality and corrosion resistance.
Blue Wave frequently used types of stainless steel grades and their chemical composition
EN |
AISI |
C % |
Cr % |
Ni % |
Mo % |
N % |
Si <% |
Mn <% |
S <% |
P <% |
PREN |
1.4301 |
304 |
< 0,07 |
17,5 - 19,5 |
8,00 - 10,5 |
- |
- |
1,0 |
2,0 |
0,015 |
0,045 |
17,5 |
1.4401 |
316 |
< 0,07 |
16,5 - 18,5 |
10,0 - 13,0 |
2,00 - 2,50 |
- |
1,0 |
2,0 |
0,015 |
0,045 |
23,1 |
1.4404 |
316 L |
< 0,03 |
16,5 - 18,5 |
10,0 - 13,0 |
2,00 - 2,50 |
- |
1,0 |
2,0 |
0,015 |
0,045 |
23,1 |
1.4571 |
316 Ti |
< 0,08 |
16,5 - 18,5 |
10,5 - 13,5 |
2,00 - 2,50 |
- |
1,0 |
2,0 |
0,015 |
0,045 |
23,1 |
1.4462 |
318 LN |
< 0,03 |
21,0 - 23,0 |
4,50 - 6,50 |
2,50 - 3,50 |
0,1 - 0,22 |
1,0 |
2,0 |
0,015 |
0,035 |
30,9 |
Blue Wave Quick Race Tuning Turnbuckles
Regatta Performance, Reliability and Design for racing dinghies and small keelboats
Blue Wave QRT Rigging Screws Facts, Features and Plus Factors:
- Laser engraved calibration scale for precise adjustment
- Handle for one-end quick adjustment and easy locking
- AISI 316 stainless steel body and terminal with chromed bronze nut
- Available with thread sizes and toggle fork for 2.5mm - 7mm diameter wire
- Community Design Registration 2012 - design reg. -002094003-001
- Approved by Dinghy Class Measurers
- Approved by ISAF
- Vigorous in-house testing procedure
Warning: User Advisory
All Blue Wave QRTs have a laser-engraved calibration scale for precise adjustment. The nut is to be used as a level indicator for adjustment only, NOT as a stop nut. Do not use any force when the nut has reached the edge at level 0 because the nut will break off.
Blue Wave A/S H.C. Oerstedsvej 2 DK 6100 Haderslev Denmark