Suprafix – Underwater Fixing Tools for Divers

Description

The Suprafix is a specialist tool designed for the fast and reliable installation of threaded studs and drive pins, enabling permanent anchoring and assembly on metal and reinforced concrete structures at depths of up to 150 metres.

With its robust construction, Suprafix can be recharged directly underwater without the need to surface, making it a highly versatile solution for deep-sea operations.
Its adjustable power ensures suitability for a wide range of applications. Compact, lightweight and ergonomic, Suprafix is the ideal tool for rapid intervention in demanding underwater environments.

Divers can use Suprafix to attach a wide variety of fixtures and fittings. Its main applications include:

Oil & Gas and Civil Engineering

• Subsea cathodic protection (anode installation, grounding)
• Emergency hull repairs
• Salvage and wreck removal
• Infrastructure construction and repair
• Subsea cable and pipe installation
• Offshore platform maintenance
• Deep water dam maintenance (up to 100m)
• Subsea manifold maintenance (up to 150m)

Defence

• Repairing and patching of infrastructure and equipment
• Demolition operations (charge fixing)
• Lifting operations with lift bags (up to 1,000 kg)
• Underwater construction

Key features and benefits

• Significant time savings compared to traditional welding and chemical sealing methods
• Simple implementation with minimal preparation required
• Lightweight, compact and ergonomic, ensuring ease of use for divers
• Ready for immediate deployment in operational conditions
• Reliable and repeatable performance, independent of operator skill level
• Optimised for cathodic protection, with electrical connection resistance below 250 micro-ohms
• High mechanical strength, with anchoring capacity up to 40 kN