12/05-10   -   Press releases

WASI Maritim offers high-class stainless steel connecting elements | Anchors, chains and more

WUPPERTAL – The WASI MARITIM division was established in 1997 by Wagener and Simon WASI GmbH & Co. KG. And since then, the specialist for stainless steel connecting elements has continuously widened the range of products for the maritime sector: the WASI Maritim products are not only used in shipyards, boat and yacht construction. They are now also bought by customers from agriculture and horticulture sectors, are used in architecture as well as in the food- and beverage industry, sewage technology and in various other industries too.

As one of the leading quality suppliers of ironware, WASI Maritim offers an extensive range of qualities in A2, A4 und A5 which is constantly widened and improved according to the needs of the customers. Selected premium products made of stainless steel are amongst the delivery programme. This includes, for example, everything required on board such as anchors, chains, bitts, deck equipment like cleats, railings, locks, catches, hooks, hinges, wire ropes of all kinds, clamping elements including tighteners, terminals, clamps, thimbles, blocks, turnbuckles and forged shackles as well as lots of other items. Furthermore, WASI Maritim also develops individual solutions according to customers´ wishes.

Unique: The WASI Ground Tackle System
One of the outstanding items of WASI Maritim is definately the patented WASI GTS (Ground Tackle System). This primary security system for yachts consists of a roll-bar anchor, the WASI Power Ball and a strong chain. Every detail is guaranteed to be made of the high-class stainless steel AISI 316 L. „We are especially proud of our Ground Tackle System with the WASI Power Ball. It is the first anchor connector in the history of boat building approved by the German Lloyd“, highlights Dirk Kiele-Dunsche, CEO of WASI. „This system shows the advantage of having developers and purchase specialist in the company who are also maritime enthusiasts.“ The approval of the WASI GTS by the German Lloyd, however, is not only limited to checking its functionality. The single parts are also produced by certified manufacturers whose deliveries are furthermore all verified by material certificates.

This certified quality is especially important for anchoring systems, because the boat and everything else depend on it. If the anchor connector fails this can be a real danger for the crew and the boat. Since it was patented, the WASI Maritim anchoring system has proven itself as a universal anchor in the most extreme situations. This sturdy and versatile anchor will easily dig into and secure the boat even in the most adverse grounds including mud, clay, gravel, seaweed and rubble, taking into consideration that the traction forces at the anchor do not always pull in a straight line. Wind and the current often pull the chain in different directions. What is needed here is a chain connector like the WASI Power Ball, the high-strength ball-and-socket connection between anchor and chain which provides the right amount of degrees of freedom.

Users of the WASI products are extremely satisfied. Sailors, for example, share their personal experiences with the WASI roll-bar anchor on the Internet. „After more than 150 mooring manoeuvers and Bora-gusts of more than 35 knots we can say that we are satisfied with it.“ The WASI roll-bar anchor was furthermore one of the products nominated in 2009, when the readers of the magazine „segeln“ chose the most innovative and best products of the nautic industry. The WASI roll-bar anchor was also one of 3 products nominated for the category „anchors“ for the prestigious „segeln Award 2009“.

Excellent Diversity of Design
The product range of WASI Maritim opens up possibilites for a light, transparent construction method with a high design quality – and therefore an excellent variety of style options for all architectural areas. Wire ropes, clamping elements, terminals, turnbuckles and additional accessories in different varietes offer innovative solutions for the rigging as well as for facades, balconies and verandas, roofing, interior design, bridge- and exhibition stand construction. The stainless steel products are also used for rolling doors, in form of bracings as ranking aid, in hoisting technology as hoisting winch as well as for furniture construction and shopfitting. Thanks to the longlasting quality of stainless steel, the numerous possibilites for use combine the light, highclass design with practical use und dependable safety. The premium products of WASI Maritim are also suitable for sports-, playground- and safety-equipment as well as for awnings and sun shades.

Hand in Hand: WASI Maritim and WASI Norm
WASI Norm includes fasteners made of rust-proof stainless steels available in grades A1 to A5 and all strength classes or of other special materials. The product range consists of items standardised according to DIN or ISO and all other common international standards. These products include screws, nuts, rings, washers, pins, rivets, threaded rods, pipe- and hose clamps and lots of others.
All elements outside the norms are grouped in the WASI in-house standards. No matter which connector is needed for boat and yacht building - WASI will always have the part that fits. Because WASI offers everything under one roof - the maritime equipment, the necessary standard parts and special connector elements.

Quality you can depend on
Since 1993, WASI has been certified and has been producing in accordance with the DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 quality system. This awarded TÃœV-Certificate obligates the specialist for stainless steel connecting elements to a constant optimisation of the organisation and work-flow processes. For WASI Maritim it goes without saying that a consequent incoming goods inspection according to DIN EN ISO 3269 is standard. „In addition, our in-house chemical-metallurgical laboratory conducts quality tests of materials – not only for each item but also of their single components, explains Kiele-Dunsche.
„Furthermore, we only buy products from producers who also do regular inspections in order to provide a dependable quality of our products. This is especially important in the maritime sector, because products in that area are not often submitted to standard norms.“ If the customer wants it, WASI will confirm the test results with a certificate according to DIN EN 10204, or will send the original certificates of the manufacturers for all TÜV approved products. „This way we will guarantee the qualities for A2, A4 and A5“, adds the CEO.

About WASI:
Wagener & Simon WASI GmbH & Co.KG is a specialist for stainless steel connecting elements and worldwide market leader in the trade with rust free connecting elements made of A1 to A5 in all strength classes. The company was founded in Wuppertal in 1961 and since 1978 has been part of the Würth Group, the worldwide market leader in the trade with assembly and mounting material. WASI has more than 180 employees at the Wuppertal location and supplies over 5.800 customers in approximately 60 countries via 11 independent subsidiaries. The business areas of the supplier with the broadest and deepest assortment on the market are segmented into WASI Norm, WASI Solar, WASI Maritim and WASI Special. The name WASI has been a synonym for innovation, customer satisfaction and highest product quality for almost 50 years. The certification according to the international standard DIN EN ISO 9001 guarantees that the company possesses a quality management system with standardized processes that is recognized worldwide.