Allspeeds Delivers 'Largest' Webtool Cutter to Ashtead Technology
resistance," Allspeeds said.“We have noticed a trend in demand within offshore wind for larger cutters, the HCV330 will allow our clients to cut the larger diameter types of cables that are now being deployed for offshore wind projects.” says Keith Elliot, managing director, Allspeeds Ltd.The HCV330 cutter is part of the Webtool range of high-performance hydraulic cutters and systems. All Webtool cutters are designed and manufactured in the UK by Allspeeds, the company said
New Tool for Subsea Umbilical & Cable Recovery
with DNVGL, we’ve designed the CRT200 gripper to provide offshore contractors with a highly effective way of recovering umbilical and cable from any water depth. By gripping the end of the cable, it is easier to handle once on board the vessel,” said Keith Elliot, engineering director, Allspeeds Ltd. Webtool said it offers the complete cable recovery package covering both cutting the cable and its recovery with the gripper. The ROV-operated Webtool cable cutting tools range from the light weight HCV100 for cables and umbilicals up to 4” (101mm) to the HCV270 for cutting up
Allspeeds Debuts New Cable Retrieval Tool
and stainless steel, the mechanically locked gripping action ensures the cable cannot escape during retrieval. “With the growth in offshore wind further offshore, recovering damaged power cable can be time consuming and expensive,” explained Keith Elliot, engineering director, Allspeeds Ltd. “The cable gripper offers offshore wind operators a quicker and more cost-effective means of lifting and lowering previously damaged cables.” The Webtool range is designed and manufactured exclusively by Allspeeds Ltd.
Allspeeds Unveils its Largest Fiber Rope Cutter
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
MTR100: Allspeeds Ltd
Allspeeds have a reputation for manufacturing a wide range of quality products for the oil and gas, maritime and military industries. Allspeeds’ Webtool brand offers a broad range of hydraulic cutters for ROVs and maritime and subsea emergency disconnection systems. In addition to a range of standard cutters, Webtool is able to provide custom cutting equipment for use at any water depth. Suitable for cutting wire rope, guide wire, cables, hoses, umbilicals and fiber rope, Allspeeds’ cutting tool design allows for easy positioning of the cutter and is ideal for operation in confined
MTR100: Allspeeds Ltd.
Royal Works, Atlas Street, Clayton-Le-Moors Accrington, Lancashire, BB5 5LW Tel: +44 (0) 1254 615 100 E: [email protected] W: http://www.allspeeds.co.uk CEO/ President: Colin Schroder No. of employees: 40 For more than 30 years Allspeeds’ Webtool range of cutting tools has been standard equipment in ROV fleets around the world. Recently Webtool guillotine cutting technology has been developed for both maritime and subsea emergency disconnect systems, ensuring vessel / equipment integrity and crew safety. Webtool is an Allspeeds brand and offers a broad range of cutting tools
New Umbilical Emergency Disconnection Tool
10,000psi rated hydraulic jumpers and electrical lines in an emergency disconnect situation, at water depths up to 3,000m. Once activated the umbilical is cut in a single operation. Webtool EDT, part of the Webtool range of cutting tools, designed and manufactured exclusively by Allspeeds Ltd., is designed for deployment for extended periods subsea and can be function tested in situ, ensuring the tool is ready for use in the event of an emergency
Allspeeds Looks Toward New Safety Standard
Allspeeds Ltd, designers and manufacturers of the Webtool range of products, have nominated the Webtool HP690 intensifier panel for the Subsea UK Innovation for Safety Award. Safety concerns were being expressed from those working offshore in deep water with regards to the use of high pressure hydraulics and traditional ROV hydraulic intensifier panels. Allspeeds identified that the main safety issue was that standard pressure intensifiers contain a check valve. This check valve requires a deliberate reversal of pressure in order to relieve the high pressure circuit after the
February 2024
