new products
New Advanced Remote Manipulator
CSIP launched its improved Hydraulic Advanced Remote Manipulator (ARM) 7. It joins a range of Underwater Manipulator Arms that work in conjunction with ROVs. The modular (ARM) 7 has been oxidized in red, and CSIP has also re-engineered the manipulator by adding more lift power and controllability. It is designed to be flexible and agile due to a pincer device, which enables it to pick up objects as small as 5mm or as large as 150mm. The Manipulator can rotate continuously and has a closing force of 50 kg. The wrist yaw is 90 degrees whilst the forearm can rotate 350 degrees. The arm has a reach of 1.7m and typically weighs 70kg in air. Cameras can also be attached to send back key information to the main vessel waiting on the surface of the sea. In addition to the ARM range is the pan and tilt that features a fully enclosed drive system, capable of oil or hydraulic operation. Constant rotation speed is given on both axis of 180 tilt and 360 pan allowing for full rearward vision. Position feedback is an initial or retrofit option and uses standard rotary potentiometers.
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Sonsub Adopts SIMPL Approach
Sonsub has developed a wide range of complementary next-generation 3D visualization and advanced dynamic analysis tools in order to form a streamlined approach to managing the lifecycle of subsea projects. Entitled Sonsub Integrated Management of Project Lifecycle (SIMPL), the recently implemented process has emphasis on continuity in
all project phases - from marketing and tenders, through detailed design and offshore operations with 3D HAZID familiarization and risk assessments, to review and analysis using the same tools to evolve the project from the virtual world to reality. Vibor Paravic (Principal Engineer, Head of Analysis), who was charged with bringing all the software components together, explains: "SIMPL means that the workscope is being performed virtually at every phase so at the time of real execution there are no surprises and contingencies have been identified. By using rapid computer visualisation and analysis tools, the goal is to arrive at a workable solution to any subsea installation and construction problem as directly as possible." Giorgio Martelli (General Manager)
added: "Innovation in subsea technology is one of Sonsub's key missions and this new development is further proof that we continue to lead the market in this respect."
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StarFish Seabed Imaging System
Tritech reports continued success with the StarFish seabed imaging system; the first of its kind, high definition sonar. The ability to 'see' the outline of the seabed before even getting into the water has been an evolving requirement for many divers, and the StarFish is designed to make this
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November/December 2008
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