What is the classification of yacht magnetic compasses?
Aug 23, 2020| According to whether there is liquid in the yacht's magnetic compass, there are two types: liquid compass and dry compass. The compass of the liquid compass is suspended on the compass full of liquid
In the basin, due to the damping effect of the liquid, the stability of the compass is better when the ship is rocking. In addition, due to the buoyancy of the liquid, it can reduce
The disc supports the friction between the shaft needle and the bearing, thus improving the sensitivity of the compass. Our products are all liquid compasses.
According to the purpose of yacht magnetic compass, there are mainly standard compass and steering compass. The standard compass is generally vertical and installed on the top deck of the cab
(Compass deck). Because of its high position, no shelter, and little influence from ship magnetism, it is used to observe the course, determine the orientation of the target and correct the steering compass.
, So it is called the standard compass.
The steering compass is generally a desktop type, installed in the cockpit, for observing the heading and steering. The company produces various types of standard compasses and steering rollers
through.
According to the diameter of the yacht magnetic compass, the commonly used ones are 190mm, 165mm, 130mm, 100mm.