ROV Winch System

Umbilical winch for ROV operations

Observation-class to heavy work-class — One winch family for ROVs from 5 HP to 1100 HP, 0.5–45 t working load.
10–52 mm opto-electric umbilical — Metal-armored or non-metallic-armored composite cable with independent right-angle or linear level wind.
Integrated or distributed layout — Single-frame unit or separated drive, storage and level-wind modules to fit the available deck space.
Heave compensation available — Optional heave compensation device and active cable tensioning device.

Winch

Overview

The ROV Winch is an umbilical winch system that stores and handles the umbilical for launch and recovery of observation-class ROVs, work-class ROVs and heavy-duty engineering ROVs, covering vehicle power from 5 HP to 1100 HP.

It handles metal-armored or non-metallic-armored opto-electric composite umbilicals from 10 mm to 52 mm diameter, with working load from 0.5 t to 45 t. Electric or hydraulic drive, direct-pull or traction configuration, and an integrated or distributed layout are selected to suit the vehicle and the deck.

The independent level wind can be supplied in right-angle or linear form. An active cable tensioning device and a heave compensation device are available as options. The winch is designed and supplied by OCEAN PHYSICS and can be combined with an A-frame or docking head from the Handling range.

Specifications

Technical data

Item	Value
Working load	0.5–45 t
Max. cable capacity	From 100 m; upper limit —
Cable type	Metal-armored / non-metallic-armored opto-electric composite cable
Cable diameter	10–52 mm
Line speed	—
Drive	Electric / hydraulic; direct pull or traction
Power supply	—
Weight	—
Dimensions	—
Material (frame / drum)	—
Control / level wind	Independent level wind, right-angle or linear
Configuration	Integrated or distributed
Options	Active cable tensioning device; heave compensation device
Platform / mounting	—