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Cable Gripper

Tools & Manipulators

Cable Gripper

The CRT200 Cable Retrieval Tool, developed by Webtool, is the ? rst cable and umbilical retrieval tool to receive design veri? cation approval from

DNV GL for meeting the design codes and standards for marine operations, and offshore and platform lifting appliances. Designed to allow the safe and controlled recovery of damaged cable and umbilical, up to 8” (203 mm) diameter, the CRT200 meets the requirements of DNVGL-ST-N001 Marine

Operations & Marine Warranty, June 2016 and DNVGL-ST-0378 Standard for Offshore & Platform Lifting Appliances, May 2016. The CRT200 cable gripper provides a streamlined cable recovery where the gripper, guided by an ROV, is lowered onto the end of the cable without requiring preliminary clearing of the soil around the cable. The mechanically locked gripping ac- tion ensures the umbilical cannot escape during retrieval; moreover, an in- ternal clutch mechanism prevents damage from overtightening. By gripping the end of the cable, it makes subsequent handling much easier, enabling the cable to be recovered to a reeler or spooler on the surface vessel. The

Electrical Manipulator Arm

CRT200 weighs 600 kg and has a lifting capacity of 20 metric tons. ww.allspeeds.co.uk

Electrical Manipulator Arm

The Ocean Innovation System 5 Function electric ma- nipulator arm (BE5-500) is a high performance and cost-ef? cient skid-mounted electric manipulator arm.

Intuitive programmable position controls, embedded controllers, an innovative modular system (plug and play) and three available additional connectors for op- tional cameras, projectors or lasers make operation of this manipulator easy, regardless of the operator’s skill level, according to the manufacturer. The BE5-500 was speci? cally designed for a multitude of operations and can be retro? tted to most ROV systems.

www.oceaninnovationsystem.com

Image: Ocean Innovation System

BluHaptics and J2 Subsea

Partner BlueHaptics / J2

A recent agreement will see J2 Subsea perform sales, distribution, customer support and joint marketing of BluHaptics’ software solution for underwa- ter manipulator arms. Traditionally focused on subsea tooling (hardware),

J2 Subsea is incorporating BluHaptics’ software into its suite of offerings to provide customers with a higher level of control and precision in the opera- tion of costly hardware. BluHaptics’ engineers have integrated technolo- gies – including real-time modeling, operator assistance and force feedback – into a uni? ed platform for semi-automatic robotic control. Featuring a virtual interface and more user-friendly controls, this new system makes it easier for operators to interact with and more precisely control remote robots in ? uid, unpredictable and dangerous environments. Several offshore trials are currently underway.

www.bluhaptics.com / www.j2subsea.com

Image: J2 Subsea Image: Allspeeds

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