Underwater Fixing Tools

Suprameca has extensive know-how in the design and manufacture of underwater fixing tools for professional divers and also automatic fixing tools remotely controlled or ROV friendly.

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Description

Suprameca has developed an innovative underwater pyrotechnic fixing technology.

To meet the needs of the subsea market, two ranges of tools have been developed using this technology: underwater fixing tools for professional divers and automatic tools for remote control or ROV use.

These tools are designed to quickly and reliably install threaded studs and drive pins into steel or reinforced concrete structures. Their robust design allows them to be used at depths of up to 150m.

These tools have been adopted by engineering and subsea contractors as well as the armed forces of many countries. They can be used for a variety of applications and have been proven in the following areas:

Marine Engineering – Offshore Industries:

Anode installation for cathodic protection of subsea infrastructure
Anode cage grounding for wind turbines
Emergency repair of ship hulls
Wreck removal and salvage
Construction and repair of infrastructure
Sebsea cable and pipe installation
Offshore platform maintenance
Deep water dam maintenance
Subsea manifold maintenance

Defence:

Applying emergency patches to structures and equipment
Attaching subsea demolition charges
Lifting objects using underwater parachutes
Underwater works

Key features and benefits

Significant time savings over welding and chemical sealing techniques
Quick and easy to implement
Ready to use
Divers' tools are light, compact and easy to use
Optimal for cathodic protection (electrical connection resistance less than 250 micro-ohms)
Mechanical strength of assemblies up to 40 kN tensile strength
Automated, human-free solutions developed for offshore wind farms