The telescopic light masts designed and built by AMS are unique in both functionality and aesthetics to match with a 50m+ luxury yacht exterior design. They are composed by three carbon fibre stages and, when not in use, they can be fully retracted into a compact, watertight housing, disappearing into the deck for flush use on a helideck or aesthetic reasons.
AMS hydraulically operated light masts quickly deploy or retreat at the touch of a button. Among the peculiarities of our masts there is a spring loaded system which stiffens the mast once
completely open and the electrical cable, that is completely hidden inside the system, eliminating the external cable winder.
Both features are pretty innovative and under patent approval.
AMS designs each telescopic mast tailored to the yacht dimensions, features and needs.
KEY ADVANTAGES
- Carbon fibre stages
- Flush use on heli-decks
- Waterproof housing
- No cable winder.
- The electrical cable is completely hidden inside the system (patent pending).
- The system is totally sealed.
- No stays needed. A patent pending stiffening system makes the mast rigid once completely open.
- Unique fresh water spray cleaning system (patent pending)
TECHNICAL DATA
Lights height from deck
Suitable for any yacht up to 100m LOA.
Telescopic stages material
Pre preg epoxy carbon fibre
Internal stiffening system (patent pending)
AMS’ mast can withstand any weather condition without stays thanks to an internal stiffening system.
Standard version weight
≈ 750kg with AISI 316 stainless steel housing and actuator.
Light version weight (on request)
≈ 400kg with Aluminium housing and actuator.
Operating system
Hydraulically actuated. Electrically actuated version (patent pending) available on request.
Control system
IP55 electric switchboard for local operation provided with programmable logic controller and configured for remote operation from the wheelhouse or other location.
Hydraulic power unit
Hydraulic power pack provided with a 3kW three-phase motor and a 21l/min pump. Hand pump for emergency operation included.
Power supply
Operating voltage: 400Vac, 50Hz.
If required, the switchboard can be provided with a configuration for a 24Vdc auxiliary power supply (e.g. from the on-board batteries) in order to keep the mast status signals active when the yacht is laid up.
Electrical cable
Multiflex RR 18×1 cable. From the waterproof box, installed on the mast bottom, through a sealed cable transit device, ready to be connected to the on-board supply.
Lights orientation
Stages anti-rotational system installed inside the mast to prevent stages rotation, hence lights rotation.
Weather conditions
Designed to withstand, without stays, any sea condition the yacht is designed for.
Navigation lights
Designed for Cantalupi, Lopolight or any other navigation light.
Housing diameter
≈ 400mm.
Status signals reported on wheelhouse
Mast open, mast closed, waterproof box flooded.
Paint finish
Clear carbon look glossy or matt, or painted in a RAL or custom colour.
AMS designed and manifactured also the first telescopic mast equipped with a self-cleaning water jet system. This patent pending system ensures effective automatic cleaning of the outer surface of the mast, avoiding the potential risk of scratches due to the presence of any debris or foreign objects.
