Kites
Nichimo Para Kite
Nichimo Para Kite is a three-dimensionally constructed Tetron canvas kite and used as a float for small to medium size trawl net.
Para Kite receives water flow to float and open the mouth of trawl net.
The Tetron canvas kite is easier to handle and more compactly stored onboard than conventional plastic floats.
The height of the net opening remains relatively consistent even when the towing speed may fluctuate and change, while the performance of plastic floats often depends on the towing speed.
Floating property of Nichimo Para Kite by the size of the Kite and the towing speed
| 0.2m2 | 0.45m2 | 0.8m2 | 1.0m2 | 1.25m2 | Size | |
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| 0.5m x 0.4m | 0.75m x 0.6m | 1.00m x 0.80m | 1.00m x 1.00m | 1.25m x 1.0m | ||
| 0.5kt | 0.49kg | 1.10kg | 1.95kg | 2.44kg | 3.05kg | |
| 1.0kt | 1.95kg | 4.39kg | 7.80kg | 9.75kg | 12.20kg | |
| 1.5kt | 4.39kg | 9.90kg | 17.54kg | 21.93kg | 27.41kg | |
| 2.0kt | 7.80kg | 17.54kg | 31.20kg | 39.00kg | 48.74kg | |
| 2.5kt | 12.18kg | 27.41kg | 48.74kg | 60.92kg | 76.15kg | |
| 3.0kt | 17.54kg | 39.48kg | 70.18kg | 87.72kg | 109.65kg | |
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Nichimo Wing Kite
Nichimo Wing Kite is a float for large mid-water and surface trawl net.
This large scale kite generates large lifting force, which is not available with any plastic floats, to open the mouth of a large net wide and high.
Its lifting force increases as the towing speed goes up. It is effective to maintain the opening of the net mouth while towing it at a high speed.
It is a canvas kite. It is easy to wind it up with a net winch.
