Jastram designs and manufactures, a whole line of marine steering gears and steering controls, including ram type gears (Model B and Model S) and rapson slide gears (Model K). A complete range of steering controls including electric helm, full follow-up levers, jog levers, rudder angle indicators and various steering control amplifiers, ensure that Jastram can offer complete system responsibility for any steering application.
Jastram Engineering Ltd.:
provides complete custom design and manufacturing of steering systems;
provides complete retro-fitting of existing systems to bring them to current standards, with new and reconditioned parts, system repair, design and upgrades;
warrants that all parts sold meet or exceed other original equipment manufacturer specifications;
provides the fastest turn-around time in the industry!
Approvals
Jastram steering gear components are designed and manufactured in Canada according to all major classification society rules including:
ABS (American Bureau of Shipping), LLOYDS, GL, DNV, BV, NKK, KRS, USCG (U.S. Coast Guard), CCG, CR, and ZC.
Jastram Press Release - ABS Type Approval
Jastram Engineering Ltd. (JEL) is pleased to announce they have received ABS Type Approval status
for their Model S hydraulic cylinders. These cylinders are specifically designed for commercial marine
hydraulic steering service under the ABS Type Approval Program.
This ABS Type Approval certifies that the design of the Model S cylinders is in accordance with the ABS
rules and requirements, and the quality of the products is in consistent compliance with the ABS manufacturing standards.
The Jastram Model S cylinders are most frequently installed on commercial work boats, supply vessels, large passenger vessels, megayachts, tankers, and icebreakers. They can be used in either new steering gear system installations or in retrofit and repair programs. Jastram also offers custom design and engineering support to customers upgrading their existing steering systems to meet the current marine safety standards.
Jastram Model S hydraulic cylinders and steering systems are designed and manufactured to meet the
standards of world's major classification societies including CCG, LRS, USCG, GL, DNV, BV, CR, ZC (CSS),
CCG, KR as well as ABS.