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The hoist operation of the Kursk was in the headlines of the leading newspapers and needs no further explanation.

HI produced the Grippers for the connection with the submarine. It was of the greatest importance that our plugs fitted exactly in the ships structure, and that the plugs could be locked 100% assured. Prototypes of our plugs were tested with a force of 2000t. During testing our plugs survived, the testing equipment did NOT.

 

 
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