InTouch understands that superior boat hardware products are invaluable in building safe, seaworthy, and in many cases, winning boats and yachts. Over the years, InTouch has proven to be the leading provider of boat hardware and inspection quality control services in China.
InTouch constantly upgrades its boat hardware inspection and quality control protocols by keeping an eye on the latest and most relevant international standards concerning the marine industry. The following are some of the international standards in which InTouch inspection and quality control protocols adhere upon:
ASTM B928/B928M-09
Aluminum sheets and plates are the most common building materials for boats and yachts. ASTM B928/B928M-09 covers the requirements for high magnesium aluminum-alloy sheets and plates for use in building boats.
ABYC P-22
The American Boat and Yacht Council standard ABYC P-22 covers the requirements for designing, manufacturing, and installing steering wheels for boats.
ABYC H-3
These standards cover the safety requirements for designing, manufacturing, and installing windows, port lights, doors, hatches, and windows for boats and yachts. ABYC H-3 covers all types of boats.
ISO 12216
The ISO 12216 is described as the safety standard for designing, and manufacturing applicable to boats with hulls of up to 24 meters, excluding lifeboats and commercial boats used in extreme environments.
ASTM F1074-87
This ASTM standard provides the standard specifications for welded horn-type cleats. Selecting and manufacturing cleats should consider the variables affecting performance such as the size and purpose of a boat.
ABYC E-11
Electrical systems in boats should be dealt with very carefully as they can become very hazardous when a boat is swamped. ABYC E-11 provides the guidelines in designing, manufacturing, and installing electrical systems in boats.
ASTM F1145-05
These international standards cover the metal rigging devices commonly used in sailboats. ASTM F114-05 specifies the requirements for swaged, welded, and forged turnbuckles.
IEC 60092-306
Lighting fixtures and navigation lights are essential for boats to safely operate during nighttime. The IEC 60092-306 standards deal with the various requirements for lighting fixtures and navigation lights for boats and yachts.
ABYC H-27
The ABYC H-27 safety standards apply to the various fittings used in boats, usually to control water flow or isolate water where it is needed. ABYC H-27 includes the seacocks, thru-hull connectors, and drain plugs.
ASTM B369-09
ASTM B369-09 provides the specific requirements for the corrosion-resistant copper pipes and for nickel-alloy castings commonly used in marine pumps, valves, and fittings.
UL 1426
The UL 1426 provides the specific requirements for electrical cables intended for use in boats.
UL 1193
The UL 1193 covers the requirements for filters and strainers intended for non-flammable liquids.
UL 1105
The UL 1105 covers filters, strainers, and separators intended to separate fuel from water.
