All dimensions, weight and performances are for reference only and are subject to change without advice.
Each equipment can be custom made according customer specifications.

The machine has been designed and developed to perform the abandonment and the recovery of the pipeline into and from the sea.

This operation can be necessary during the laying process, depending on the sea condition.

The abandonment and the recovery of the pipeline is performed by the winch using the winding system and a rope, that is connected through an abandonment/recovery fitting to the pipeline end.

The machine consists of the following main subassemblies:

• structure

• winding system

• foundation

• motorization

• electric system

• pneumatic system

The machine is powered by the following electrical motors:

• two motors operate the rope roller;

• one motor operates the winding system.

The pneumatic system powers the opening of the drum brakes.

The machine is electronically controlled and managed, in order to guarantee the safety of the operations; it can be commanded through a control desk.

The machine can be operated both in the automatic and the manual mode.

Within each operating mode it is possible to select a current or velocity sub-mode, by which the operator sets the parameters of the motors that the on-board computer takes as reference to control and regulate the winding system.

A tensiometer assembly can be provided on request and installed to measure the tension of the rope.

The tensiometer is provided with a load cell the senses the rope tension. The signal is converted to an analogue value by a digital amplifier, that sends it to the control box. This signal is then compared to the set point that has been selected by the operator to control the rope tension through the motors power.

Thanks to the reduced and compact machine dimensions the 60 Tons A/R Winch can be supplied within a dedicated container that provides sheltering both for the operations and the outdoor storage.