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C1-16 UL Chopsaw
Built for Subsea Precision
The Decom Engineering C1-16 UL is a purpose-built subsea cutting tool, expertly designed to handle the demanding task of cutting flexible risers and mooring chains under tension, often found beneath floating structures, riser turret moorings (RTMs), and deepwater tensioned moorings (DTMs).
Technical Specifications
C1-16 UL Chopsaw
Cutting Capacity
2" - 16" (50mm - 406mm)
Hydraulic Requirements
60 L/min @ 210 bar
Weight in Air
220 kg
Weight in Water
70 kg (with buoyancy)
Dimensions
1860mm x 1220mm x 620mm
Blade Diameter
1100mm
Nominal RPM
60
Features
- 2" to 16" capacity
- 20mm to 200mm chain cutting capacity
- TCT blade for fast, clean, precise cuts
- ROV manoeuvrable
- Quick 5-minute blade changes
- Crane-free operation capability
Benefits
- 5 to 20 cuts per blade for significant cost savings
- Versatile cutting orientations for flexibility in all scenarios
- ROV deployable, eliminating need for crane
- Crane-free operation in restricted access areas
- Reduces operational downtime with fewer blade changes
Applications
Mooring chain (in tension or slack)Flexible risers (in tension or slack)Carbon steel pipePU coated pipeRestricted crane access cuttingInconels
See It In Action
Chain Cutting Methodology
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