DESCRIPTION

A six wheel, 80 mm long intermediate car in composite with shaft for webbing applications This is the car used between and below the full-batten cars

FEATURES

  • The MDS full-batten concept - Full support in all directions.
  • As the name implies, Seldén’s MDS (Multi-Directional Support) cars are supported in all directions, making sail handling simpler.
  • A full batten always creates a side load on the cars, particularly when you release the halyard for taking a reef.
  • Each MDS car has side-load absorbing wheels that run against the guiding flanges in the luff groove.
  • The interaction between the mast section and the MDS car deals with longitudinal loads, as well as side loads.
  • This is the essence of the MDS concept.

TECHNICAL INFORMATION


DescriptionImperialMetric
ModelMDS 80MDS 80
H3.15 in80 mm
ØD0.31 in8 mm
E0.79 in20 mm
B0.91 in23 mm
SWL+Horizontal404.66 lbf1.8 kN
RM154,888.02 lbf-ft210 kNm
MastC321C321
Weight5.82 oz.165.00 g.
Safe Working Load396.83 lb.180.00 kg.

KNOWLEDGE BASE

Selden Sail Hardware CatalogueWhat the Selden sail hardware catalogue covers and the tables a sailmaker or owner needs to pick it: luff car systems.View Selection Guide →