Access Rail

CE Certification is Unique in the
Marine Market
Pewaukee, WI—Harken designed the Access Rail System to provide megayacht crews with a safe, secure system that provides freedom of movement and the ability to lock into one position while working outboard along the hull. Its CE certification is among the most respected marks in the world and ensures adherence to the consumer safety, health, and environmental benchmarks of the EU countries. Currently, the Harken Access Rail System is the only one of its kind in the marine market to have completed the specialized testing to EN795.1996, needed to meet the exacting standards set by this organization.

“Working at height on some of the largest superyachts is not something to be taken lightly, as witnessed by the growing involvement of regulations and inspection regimes,” said UK Managing Director, Andy Ash-Vie. “Professional crews deserve proper, credited solutions. So we were really pleased to make our contribution to safer working practices. Besides which, we like to keep our customers alive!”

The Harken Access Rail system features linked cars constructed of strong lightweight solid aluminum extrusions. Non corrosive Torlon® ball bearings handle high loads to reduce friction and to carry you smoothly along the track as you move the locking pinstop to another position. Stainless steel wire guides keep ball bearings captive when cars are removed for easy maintenance.

The track has fastener holes for 8 mm (5/16”) flat head fasteners at 100 mm (3 15/16”) spacing and comes in 3 meter, 3.6 meter, or 6 meter lengths. Track can be slightly bent to match the contour of the hull within radius limitations. Track and car assemblies mount to slide from multiple positions: cars face outward when mounted on a vertical plane, down when mounted on a horizontal plane.

Cars and track are offered in either black Hardkote-anodized or clear-anodized finishes for corrosion protection and durability. Each car assembly will be labeled with the CE Marking and a specific serial number before leaving Harken. A stainless steel system can be special ordered through the Harken Custom Department.

Suggested support systems include a full-body safety harness and working harness or support platform. A pinstop car (HC9565 or HC9608 car with H-50547 coupler) are ideal as an optional addition for use as a tool service carrier.