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Oceanographic Applications
During the years since its formation, Scorpion Oceanics has
supplied a wide array of products to the Oceanography community.
Many of our customers are national research institutes and
original equipment manufacturers. Products supplied are often
variations on themes from other markets requiring greater degrees
of accuracy or more flexibility as the case demands.
High modulus fibre ropes are often required for deep water mooring
systems and electro-mechanical cables combining both services are
commonplace. Cable grips (sometimes known as ‘Stoppers’)
manufactured from Aramid or Vectran are also popular as a means of
pulling or attaching devices to ropes and cables.
Scorpion Oceanics has supplied a large number of specialist cable
and umbilical terminations for Oceanographic applications. As the
largest independent supplier of seismic airgun umbilical
terminations, we have designed, manufactured and installed a
multiplicity of terminations to UK and overseas customers for use
on their research and exploration vessels. These terminations can
incorporate variable numbers of electrical and hydraulic/pneumatic
connections as well as transferring mechanical loads.
The Oceanography industry is a large user of specialised
instrumentation and most of these devices are originally fitted
with rubber moulded connectors. Scorpion Oceanics supplies Birns
rubber moulded connectors which are acknowledged as the best
quality connector of its type currently available. Where
applications demand a more robust product, we can supply Souriau
metal shelled underwater electrical connectors.
Due to the specialised nature of the work undertaken by
oceanographers, this company has provided many purpose designed
terminations and cable assemblies. Many are designed for use in
water depths greater than 5000m in materials including titanium,
316 stainless steel and marine bronze. These terminations often
include fibre optic, electrical power and signal lines.
Further information on components used for the termination of
cables can be found on the Mouldings and Terminations pages. |
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