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TRACS-16

Cut and Recover with Confidence

Decom Engineering's TRACS-16 (Twin Recovery & Cutting System) is an advanced subsea tool designed to cut and recover pipelines up to 20m long with diameters up to 16". Ideal for decommissioning operations, the crane-deployable tool is capable of recovering sections and returning them to the deck or relocating to a subsea basket.

Technical Specifications

TRACS-16

Key Specs

2" - 16" Cutting | 16Te Lift

Dimensions (with C1-16)

12,133mm x 1,850mm x 1,258mm

Weight in Air

Approx. 6,000 kg

Weight in Water

Approx. 5,220 kg

SWL

16 Te

Max Fluid Pressure

60 L/min @ 300 bar

Cutting Capacity

2" - 16" (50mm - 406mm)

Blade Diameter

1,040mm

Nominal RPM

60

Features

  • Crane deployable for easy subsea operation
  • Handles pipes up to 16" diameter and 20 metres in length
  • Modular beam design for various lengths
  • Quick connect system for C1-16 Chopsaw attachment/detachment
  • ROV-operated or downline powered
  • Pipe grabs with 16Te SWL at each end of beam

Benefits

  • Reduced operational costs by saving vessel time
  • Improved safety by removing need for sim-ops
  • Quick saw detachment allows independent use of tools
  • Flexibility with ROV or downline power options
  • Simple, controlled ROV-assisted tool positioning

Applications

Pipeline and flowline cut and recovery from seabedSubsea decommissioning operationsRigid and flexible pipelines/risersSingle and bundled pipelinesROV or topside control operation

See It In Action

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TRACS-16 in Detail