Allspeeds Unveils its Largest Fiber Rope Cutter

Allspeeds has unveiled its largest standard Webtool fiber rope cutter so far: the Webtool SL165 softline ROV tool, capable of cutting soft and fiber ropes up to 165mm diameter. Deployable either on the manipulator arm of a work class ROV or integrated within a maritime handling system, the cutter operates at any water depth.

Fiber rope is widely used in subsea anchoring, equipment deployment and construction, as an alternative to steel wire. The need to handle higher loads has prompted the use of larger diameter ropes. In the event the rope needs to be cut, the Webtool guillotine cutting action offers a quick and efficient solution, cutting the softline within a few seconds.

Made from lightweight aluminum, the Webtool SL165 weighs 49.8Kg in air (33.5Kg in water) and uses 690 bar maximum input pressure. An optional hydraulic intensifier is available.

“We’ve developed the SL165 to meet the ever increasing requirement of our customers to cut larger softlines,” said Colin Schroder, managing director, Allspeeds Ltd. “Using our expertise in cutting blade design, the blade is fully optimized for cutting fiber rope, ensuring a speedy cut.”

The SL165’s corrosion resistant aluminum body and cylinder and long blade and anvil life ensures tool maintenance is kept to a minimum. In addition to the standard tool design, the softline cutter is available in bespoke and custom designs to suit special applications, with the possibility of cutting softlines up to 350mm and more.