What specialized equipment is used for offshore cable pulling?

2025-08-16

Answer: Offshore cable pulling requires specialized, heavy-duty equipment designed to withstand harsh marine environments and handle large, heavy cables. Key equipment includes:

  • Powerful Winches: These are the core of any offshore pulling operation. Winches with high pulling force ratings (e.g., air-operated or hydraulic winches) are essential for laying heavy cables over long distances.

  • Non-Metallic pulling grips: Unlike traditional steel grips, these are made from high-strength aramid fiber. They are ideal for pulling fiber optic and other delicate subsea cables, as they provide a strong grip without causing damage.

  • underground-Cable-Laying-Equipment-and-Tools.html target='_blank'>cable rollers and Sheaves: These are used to guide the cable and reduce friction during the pull. They are specifically designed to handle the large diameters and weights of offshore cables, preventing kinking or over-bending.

  • Cable Drum Trailers: Heavy-duty trailers with high payloads are used for safely transporting and spooling massive cable drums, which can weigh many tons.

Ningbo Changshi offers a comprehensive range of these specialized tools and equipment to support safe and efficient offshore cable installation projects.

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