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Linear Cable Engine for Subsea Cable Deployment
Tire-type Linear Cable Engines are used to deploy and retrieve cables and umbilicals, typically in subsea applications. The tire-drive design is more cable-friendly than conventional systems, providing controlled grip while minimizing cable stress and wear. These systems can also pass connectors and subsea bodies while maintaining consistent tension throughout the operation.
Linear Cable Engine for Subsea Cable Deployment
Tire-type Linear Cable Engines are used to deploy and retrieve cables and umbilicals, typically in subsea applications. The tire-drive design is more cable-friendly than conventional systems, providing controlled grip while minimizing cable stress and wear. These systems can also pass connectors and subsea bodies while maintaining consistent tension throughout the operation.
Reel Power ME's Linear Cable Engine solutions are designed for reliable cable handling, deployment, retrieval and installation in demanding offshore environments. Commonly used as Cable-Lay Linear Engines, Umbilical Linear Engines and Cable Pullers, these systems provide accurate tension control for subsea cable, umbilical and offshore installation projects.
The Reel Power ME Containerized Cable Engine design allows for rapid mobilization, easy transportation and fast installation. Simply secure the unit to the deck, connect the available power source and the system is ready for operation. This compact solution helps reduce setup time while improving operational flexibility for vessel-based and offshore projects.
Available with closed-loop hydraulic power or AC vector drive systems, Reel Power ME linear engines provide dependable performance and precise control. Integrated cable tension feedback is also available for real-time monitoring and enhanced operational safety.
Our Linear Pulling Systems are designed for a wide range of cable handling requirements, including Multi-Diameter Cable Puller applications, Variable Diameter Cable Handling and Large Diameter Connector Handling. The low-crush tire design supports safe cable passage while maintaining continuous pulling force and tension control.
Applications
- Subsea cable installation and recovery
- Umbilical deployment and retrieval
- Offshore cable-lay operations
- Renewable energy cable installation
- ROV and subsea infrastructure projects
- Large connector and body passing applications
- Offshore construction and installation projects
Key Benefits
- Cable-friendly low-crush tire design
- Maintains consistent cable tension
- Supports connector passing operations
- Fast mobilization and installation
- Containerized for easy transportation
- Suitable for multiple cable diameters
- Available with hydraulic or AC vector drive systems
- Integrated cable tension monitoring available
Contact Reel Power ME to discuss your project requirements and let our team design a customized Linear Cable Engine, Umbilical Linear Engine, Cable-Lay Linear Engine, Continuous Pull Machine or Containerized Cable Engine solution tailored to your application.
Cable Tension Range – 1 to 5 tons (2,000 to 10,000 lbs)
Cable Speed Range - 0 to 300 MPM ( 0 to 1,000 FPM)
Cable Size Range - 19 to 178 mm ( ¾ to 7in.) diameter
Power Supply Required - 480V/60Hz/3ph or 380V/50Hz/3ph (others available)
Local Load controls - E-Stops, Open/Close, Jog
Container Dimensions - 2.43m (8 ft) x 6.06m (20 ft) x 2.59m (8.5 ft)
HMI color touchscreen for run controls, status outputs and other component integration
Failsafe spring set motor brakes
Deploy and retrieve:
- Submarine cables
- Power cables
- Transmitter Cables
- Umbilicals
- Array cables
- Cable Tensioner
- Cable Body Puller
Tire type linear engines are more friendly to the cable and can pass cable disruptions (bodies) while maintaining cable tension.