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C1-32 Chopsaw
Advanced Buoyancy and Manoeuvrability
The Decom Engineering C1-32 Chopsaw represents our pinnacle achievement in 2024, setting new benchmarks in subsea cutting technology. Designed to handle materials from 2" to 32" in diameter, this flagship model incorporates state-of-the-art features including advanced buoyancy capabilities and replaceable blade tips.
Technical Specifications
C1-32 Chopsaw
Cutting Capacity
8" - 32" (200mm - 813mm)
Hydraulic Requirements
150 L/min @ 210 bar
Weight in Air
5,300 kg
Weight in Water
0-50 kg (with buoyancy)
Dimensions
4125mm x 3000mm x 2180mm
Blade Diameter
2100mm
Nominal RPM
20
Features
- 8" to 32" capacity
- Neutrally buoyant in seawater
- Removable buoyancy
- Replaceable blade tips
- Multiple cuts per blade: up to 100 depending on application
- Topside or ROV operated
- Quick 30-minute blade changes
- Multiple lifting points for versatile deployment
Benefits
- Neutrally buoyant, allowing easy ROV manoeuvrability without crane wire
- Replaceable blade tips eliminate need for full blade replacement
- Capable of cutting subsea or in wet storage without surface retrieval
- Comprehensive spares package in compact, robust transport cage
- Can cut both vertically and horizontally
Applications
Pipe - coated or bareJacket structures, box sectionsCasingConductorsUmbilicals and cable
See It In Action
Conductor Cutting Methodology
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