Classification Jastram engineering's steering systems meet or exceed the requirements of all the worlds' major classification societies, including ABS, BV, CCS, DNV, GL, IRS, KR, LR, NK, RINA, RS, TC and USCG. As a service to our customers, Jastram will take full responsibility for system approval including complete plan submittal and product testing. This can represent a great savings; it frees up valuable time for naval architects, ship designers and engineers. It puts the responsibility of steering where it belongs, with the steering gear supplier. As a commitment to continuous quality improvement, Jastram has gone the extra step and invested resources in the following additional type approvals, systems approvals and procedure approvals.

Type Approval

ABS, American Bureau of shipping type approved/certified components:
Model B (brass) cylinders
Product: Hydraulic Cylinders - Steel Models
Model: B-150, B-200, B-300 Brass Model
Intended Service: Commercial Steering Gear
Description: Hydraulic Cylinders for Steering Gear Applications
Ratings: Model B-150: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1250; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 5,250;---- Model B-200: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1250; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 9,300;---- Model B-300: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1250; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 19,800
Model Certificate #:  01-HS259208B-PDA 

Model S (steel) cylinders
Product: Hydraulic Cylinders for Steering Gear Applications
Model: S-300, S-400, S-500, S-800, S-600, S-1000 Steel Models
Intended Service: Commercial Steering Gear
Description: Hydraulic Cylinders for Steering Gear Application
Ratings: Model S-300: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 52,000;----- Model S-400: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 95,400;----- Model S-500: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 153,000;----- Model S-800: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 412,000;----- Model S-600: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi):1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 210000;-----Model S-1000: Rated M.A.W.P. (psi): 1875; Rated Yield Load (lbf): 579000
Model Certificate  #:  01-HS259208A-PDA

RS, Russian Maritime Register of Shipping, type approved systems/ components:
Product:  Jastram Manual Hydraulic System s and components used in same, including: Jastram brass cylinder(s), helm pump(s), DARB valve(s), rudder angle indication system and tiller(s).

Code of Nomenclature:  09100100MK

Product:  Jastram  Hydraulic Cylinders for Steering Gears , Models B-150, B-200, B-300, S-300, S-400, S-500, S-600, S-800, S-1000

Code of Nomenclature:  09100102

CE, International Marine Certification Institute type approved/certified components:
Model B brass hydraulic steering cylinders & Helm Pumps certification

Model B Cylinders
CE Certificate - 1999
International Marine Certification Institute, Bruxelles, Belgique - certifies "... that the component stated below [Model B - brass cylinders] meets the ED Directive 94/25/EC (1994) for EC type-examination in accordance with ISO 10592..." [Certification no. HSSJASTRAM009]

Helm Pumps
1999 CE IMCI Certification meeting EC Directive 94/25/EC for EC type-examination in accordance with ISO 10592 for Helm pumps

DNV, Det Norske Veritas approved for welding:
Welding procedures
Description: Approved welding procedures for fabricated components.
Manufacturer welding procedure #: PCD01002