The SP 2000 utilizes magnets, placed in a special designed pattern, to guide the hooks onto one of the two Hook Catcher Plates.   This hook catching methodology is highly efficient.   It has no moving parts and maintenance is kept to a minimun.   The Hook Separator is made of heavy-duty stainless steel and comes with composite sheaves.   The pressure wheel is powered by a hydraulic motor and is synchronized with the main hauling motor.   The new hook guide design reduces wear on hooks and gear all while ensuring efficient racking results.   The Hook Separator has built-in high pressure water jets for cleaning the gear and untangling the hooks and snoods.

Operational Function

The main function of the Hook Separator unit is to pick up the hooks and guide them onto the storage magazines. This is done automatically and consistently as the gear are hauled onboard.
Secondary functions:
- as a Slack Taker in keeping even tension on
   the gear from the main hauler
- as a Twist Remover in untangling
   hooks/snoods from the ground line
- as a Gear Cleaner using high pressure water
   jets

The Hook Separator SP 2000 can operate efficiently at high speed and thereby allow the vessel to haul back more gear per day.

Technical Specifications