Equipment

WIND owns a pool of cable handling equipment like linear cable engines, bow cable engines, roller tracks, chutes, storage tanks and baskets and many more. Aside from our own equipment listed below we are able to source any type of cable equipment from our large network where and when needed.

Bow cable engine

Carousels

Linear cable engine

Supporting equipment

Roller block

Chutes

Baskets

Contact us

WIND provides full-service solutions for transport, handling and storage of subsea cables and flexibles, and cable recovery of subsea telecommunication cables. Contact us to find out what we can do for you.

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Info@wind.nl

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+31 (0)72 519 32 50

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Main office: Oudegracht 164-168, 1811 CP Alkmaar, The Netherlands

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Yard office: Concordiastraat 84, 1951 AS Velsen Noord, The Netherlands

Bow cable engine - fibre optic

Description

The eBCE-FO series bow cable engine has been designed to transfer various types of fibre optic and power cables up to 70mm outer diameter. The system consists of 1 set of quadrants which are connected to a core chassis, containing the cable engines. Fully electrically driven and controlled by a wired remote control. Due to its versatility the eBCE FO series is suitable for transferring cables on land as well as onboard vessels. The engines can also be used as tensioners without quadrants, as well as in tandem configuration, with 4 wheel pairs in total.

Overall dimensions (excl. quadrants)
Single
Length: 1.2 metres
Width: 1.04 metres
Height: 1.14 metres

Overall dimensions (incl. quadrants)
Single
Length: 4.64 metres
Width: 1.04 metres
Height: 2.23 metres

90° side quadrants
Radius
Single
1.5 metres

Weight in air (incl quadrants)
Single
830 kilogram

Maximum cable weight
600 kilogram

Power supply
380 V, 50 Hz, 32 A or 440V, 60 Hz, 32 A

Wheel pairs
Single
2 wheel pairs, Ø8 inch

Wheel drive
Single
2 x electric motors

Maximum pulling force
Single
750 kilogram

Cable opening
Minimum 10 millimetres
Maximum 70 millimetres

Speed control
20 - 116 metres per minute (1,200 - 6,960 metres per hour)
Continuous variable speed and regulation in both directions

Control wire length
25 metres

Overall dimensions (excl. quadrants) Tandem
Length: 2.43 metres
Width: 1.04 metres
Height: 1.14 metres

Overall dimensions (incl. quadrants)
Tandem
Lenght: 5.85 metres
Width: 1.04 metres
Height: 2.23 metres

90° side quadrants
Radius
Tandem
1.5 metres

Weight in air (incl quadrants)
Tandem
1,477 kilogram

Maximum cable weight
600 kilogram

Power supply
380 V, 50 Hz, 32 A or 440V, 60 Hz, 32 A

Wheel pairs
Tandem
4 wheel pairs, Ø8 inch

Wheel drive
Tandem
4 electric motor

Maximum pulling force
Tandem
1,500 kilogram

Cable opening
Minimum 10 millimetres
Maximum 70 millimetres

Speed control
20 - 116 metres per minute (1,200 - 6,960 metres per hour)
Continuous variable speed and regulation in both directions

Control wire length
25 metres

Cable track - Medium duty

Description

This type of cable track consists of modular elements of different lengths (from 3 metres up to approximately 8 metres) and are ideal to transfer power cables in a straight line. The roller tracks are equipped with V-shaped rollers to ensure the cable stays safely on the rollers. Also, the roller tracks can be secured to the ground by means of concrete blocks positioned on the foundation of the roller tracks, which is shown on the photo. The roller tracks are easily transportable by road and can be set up in a short time using a fork lift.

Roller unit product opening
620 millimetres

Rollers per unit
3, no top roller

Roller unit foundation
To be bolted to roller track frame.

Roller height (from ground level)
approximately 1,100 millimetres including foundation
approximately 200 millimetres excluding foundation

Fence height (from bottom roller track)
1,600 millimetres

Total width
1,500 millimetres (including foundation)
820 millimetres (excluding foundation)

Total height
approximately 2,500 millimetres (including foundation)
approximately 1,600 millimetres (excluding foundation)

Cable track - Heavy duty

Description

This cable track consists of modular 6 metres elements which can be used to create a cable tack of any desired length or route. Each roller unit is secured by concrete blocks and bolted onto a steel girder thus creating a solid cable track. The roller units are easily transportable by road and can be set up in a short time using a forklift. The cable track can be expanded with a quay side chute as well as an ascending structure at the other end of the track that guides the cable up towards a loading tower or bow cable engine.

Roller unit product opening
390 millimetres

Rollers per unit
4, top roller can be opened

Roller unit foundation
2 concrete blocks of 500 kg each per roller unit

Roller unit overall height
approximately 1,200 millimetres

Modular storage carousel - 1,300mt

Overall
Height
6.9 metres

Maximum product load capacity
1,300 metric ton

Nett basket volume
805 m3

Total weight
approximately 100 metric ton

Roller unit overall height
approximately 1,600 millimetres

No. of drive wheels
4

Spider web foundation
Fondation diameter outer roller ring
12.6 metres

Foundation diameter with drives
15.5 metres

Foundation height (from ground to basket floor)
1 metres

Basket
Basket outer ring
14 metres

Basket inner ring
4 metres, extendable

Foundation height (from ground to basket floor)
4.2 metres, extendable to 5.7 metres.

Linear cable engine 20kN

Description

The LCE 20kN-300 series linear cable engine has been designed to transfer various types of fibre optic and power cables upto 300 millimetres outer diametre. The system consists of a core chassis containing an electrically driven hydraulic power unit which is controlled by a wired remote control. Due to its versatility the LCE 20kN-300 is suitable for transferring cables on land as well as onboard vessels and is easy transportable by forklift and/or crane.

Overall dimensions
Length 1.65 metres
Width 1.25 metres
Height 2.00 metres

Weight in air
2.70 metric ton (LCE type 4-7)

Power supply
380 V, 50 Hz, 32 A or 440V, 60 Hz, 32 A

Wheel pairs
2 wheel pairs, wheel diametre 15 inch

Wheel drive
4 x hydraulic motors with cooled electric driven HPU

Working pressure
200 bar

Maximum pulling force
20 kN

Cable opening
Minimum 70 millimetres
Maximum 300 millimetres

Speed control
0 – 50 metres per minute (0 - 3,000 metres per hour)
Hydraulic drive with continuous variable speed and regulation in both directions

Control wire length
40 metres

Load control
Load cell prepared

Distance measurement
BCE 05 is equipped with a digital cable distance measurement system

Design certificate
DNV-GL (unlimited offshore use)

Linear cable engine 50kN

Description

The LCE 50kN linear cable engine has been designed for various types of power cable and umbilicals upto 300 millimetres outer diametre. The system consists of a core chassis containing electrically driven, hydraulic power units and horizontal wheel pairs. The LCE 50kN is suitable for both offshore cable installation as well as for cable transfers

Overall dimensions
Length 4.60 metres
Width 1.60 metres
Height 1.50 metres
Height ground-centre wheels 1.24 metres

HPU dimensions
Length 2.80 metres
Width 1.10 metres
Height 2.25 metres

HPU weight in air
3 metric ton

LCE weight in air
3.5 metric ton

Power supply
440 V, 60 Hz, 125 A, 75kW

Wheel pairs
5 wheel pairs, diametre each wheel 620 millimetres

Wheel drive
10 x hydraulic motors with individual gear boxes and hydraulic brakes

Clamping force
60 bar

Maximum pulling force
50 kN @ 205 bar system pressure

Cable opening
Minimum 0 millimetres
Maximum 300 millimetres

Speed control
0 – 50 metres per minute (0 - 3,000 metres per hour)
Hydraulic drive with continuous variable speed and regulation in both directions

Operating modes
Manually via joystick, constant speed or constant tension. Wheel pairs can be opened, closed, started and stopped either simultaneously or separately. Operation via remote control console, local and remote emergency stop.

Tension measurement
Permanently installed frame-mounted load-cell PAT-Krüger with
0 – 10,000 kG capacity

Design certificate
DNV-GL (unlimited offshore use)

Loading arm 01

Description

The LA-01 loading arm is designed to support coiling of subsea cable in both round and oblong shaped cable tanks. For use in oblong shaped tanks the coiling arm’s central pivot is able to slide horizontally on its frame, making controlled and smooth 180 degrees turns at each end. The angle of the vertical arm is adjustable so that the cable can be positioned exactly on the right position. All the loading arm’s movements are controlled by one remote control. The LA-01 is completely demountable and is stored and transported in two 20ft containers.

Coiling radius
Maximum 10 metres

Length of straight sides
Maximum 8 metres

Cable opening
Maximum 300 millimetres

Overall equipment height in operation
10.8 metres

Total weight
approximately 6.5 metric ton

Loading arm 02

Description

The LA-02 loading arm has been designed to guide cable into carousels. The “mono ball” turning point and the hydraulically driven support wheels allow precise steering of the boom, both horizontally and vertically. Together with the extended boom this makes that the LA-02 is able to support the cable all the way upto the point where it touches down in the carousel, at any work height. The LA-02 is controlled by a remote control and is equipped with its own hydraulic power unit. The loading arm is demountable and can be transported in two 20ft containers which allows for easy and cost efficient transport.

Length
3,050 millimetres (frame)

Width
2 metres (frame)

Length horizontal arm
6.5 metres

Minimum radius
3.3 metres

Length output arm
8.1 metres

Cable opening
Maximum 400 millimetres

Roller height
1.3 metres

Ascending Structure 01

Description

This ascending structure helps ascending, and supports the cable towards the BCE. Especially for heavy cables (90+kg/m) the structure could be ideal and reduces the required pulling force of the cable engine. This reduces the chance of wheel slipping and subsequently cable outer sheath damage. The ascending structure can be transported by road transport and can be set up in a short time using a forklift. Concrete blocks can be placed inside the frame as counter weight to ensure the structure stays safely in position. Roller houses can be added, removed and adjusted along the radius.

Total length
5.5 metres

Total width
2.5 metres

Total width with extended side arms
approx. 6 metres

Total structure height
approx. 4.8 metres

Radius cable route
5.4 metres

Roller unit product opening
390 millimetres horizontal, 320 millimetres vertical (in case of top rollers)

Rollers per unit
3 or 4 top roller can be removed

Structure foundation
Steel frame. Concrete blocks can be used as counter weight

Winch 01

Description

The WCS-Winch is an electrically driven winch with a maximum allowed pulling force of 5,000 kg. The winch can be equipped with a 16 millimetres Dyneema or 16 millimetres PE rope. As counter weight the winch is mounted of a static frame equipped with 4 concrete counter weight plates with a total weight of approx. 6,000kg.

Overall dimensions including counter weight
Length: 2.3 metres
Width: 2.3 metres
Height: 0.9 metres

Working load
5,000 kg on layer 1

Dyneema
17.58 metric ton

Hauling speed
3.5 m/min

Drum
Smooth ø350 x 580 millimetres

Wire rope diameter
up to Ø18 millimetres

Wire rope storage
160 metres in 4 layers

Motor power
3,5kW

Voltage
400V 50Hz

Protection class
IP 56

Weight winch
600 kg

Brake
Winch with fail-safe brake

Total weight incl. frame
6,600 kg

Cable track - Roller block

Description

The roller block is a modular element which can be used to create a cable track with any desired distance between the rollers. Additionally the roller blocks are ideal to create smooth corners without exceeding any cable limitations as shown in above photo. The top roller can be removed in order to pull or lay cable out of/in the roller house. Each block is easily transportable by forklift as the concrete blocks are equipped with fork lift sleeves at the bottom and can be positioned in short time. No additional counter weights are needed as one block weighs 2.4 metric ton.

Roller unit product opening
390 millimetres

Rollers per unit
4, top roller can be removed

Roller unit foundation
1 concrete block of 2.4 metric ton (lxbxh 1600x800x880 millimetres)

Ground level to lowest horizontal roller
approximately 1,130 millimetres

Roller unit overall height
approximately 1,600 millimetres

Chute R5

Description

The WCS-Chute R5 is designed to transfer cable with a minimum bend radius upto 5 metres. The chute is equipped with connections for water hoses so that water can be sprayed on the chute’s surface to reduce friction. The chute consists of two parts, the foundation and the chute itself. The foundation consists of four extended steel I-profiles on which concrete counter weight blocks can be placed to keep the chute in position. The chute is bolted on to the foundation.

Overall dimensions
Length 5.5 metres (fully assembled)
Length 3.5 metres (on ground level)
Width 1.5 metres (fully assembled, lowest point)
Width 650 millimetres (fully assembled, highest point)
Height 5.6 metres (fully assembled)
Height 2 metres (on ground level)

Vertical radius
5 metres

Horizontal radius
5 metres

Mouth opening lowest point
1,400 millimetres

Opening horizontal part
450 millimetres

Distance ground level – bottom chute
Approx. 3.5 metres

Water hose connections
Yes

Chute R5 wide

Description

The “Chute R5 Wide” is designed to guide cables to and from shore with a minimum bending radius up to 5 metres. The chute is based on the regular “Chute R5” but is extra wide to be more flexible in chute positioning and cable route angles from the vessel/barge to the chute. The chute consists of two parts, the foundation and the chute itself. The foundation consists of four steel I-profiles on which concrete counter weight blocks can be placed to keep the chute in position. The chute is bolted on to the foundation.

Overall dimensions
Length 5.8 metres (fully assembled)
Length 3.6 metres (on ground level)
Width widest point 5 metres (fully assembled)
Width highest point 4 metres (incl. foundation beams)
Height 6.6 metres (fully assembled)
Height 2.2 metres (on ground level)

Vertical radius
5 metres

Horizontal radius
5 metres

Mouth opening lowest point
4.5 metres

Opening horizontal part
2 metres

Height ground level – horizontal surface
1.3 metres

Distance ground level – bottom chute
Approx. 3.6 metres

Water hose connections
Yes

Chute R3.2

Description

The WCS-Chute R3.2 is designed to transfer cable with a minimum bend radius up to 3.2 metres. The chute consists of two parts, the foundation and the chute itself. The foundation consists of four extended steel I-profiles on which concrete counter weight blocks can be placed to keep the chute in position. The chute is bolted on to the foundation.

Overall dimensions
Length 6.9 metres (fully assembled)
Width 2.3 metres (fully assembled, lowest point)
Width 650 millimetres (fully assembled, highest point)
Height 2.7 metres (fully assembled)

Vertical radius
3.2 metres

Horizontal radius
3.2 metres

Mouth opening lowest point
1,100 millimetres

Opening horizontal part
620 millimetres

Distance ground level – bottom chute
Approx. 300 millimetres

Water hose connections
No

Chute R5 1360

Description

The “Chute R5 1360” is designed to guide cables to and from shore with a minimum bending radius up to 5 metres. The chute is based on the regular “Chute R5” but is wider to be more flexible in chute positioning and cable route angles from the vessel/barge to the chute or the other way around. The chute consists of two parts, the foldable foundation and the chute itself. The foundation consists of four steel I-profiles on which concrete counter weight blocks can be placed to keep the chute in position. The chute is bolted on to the foundation.

Overall dimensions
Length 6.0 metres (fully assembled)
Length 4.1 metres (on ground level)
Width 3.1 metres (fully assembled, lowest point)
Width 1.30 metres (fully assembled, highest point)
Height 6.2 metres (fully assembled)
Height 2.2 metres (on ground level)

Vertical radius
5 metres

Horizontal radius
5 metres

Mouth opening lowest point
2,310 millimetres

Opening horizontal part
1,360 millimetres

Height ground level – horizontal surface
1.2 metres

Distance ground level – bottom chute
Approx. 4 metres

Water hose connections
Yes

Basket

Description

Cable storage baskets are a perfect solution for long term cable storage. A basket can be designed according to client’s requirements and cable specifications. Baskets can be made liftable, but are also transportable by modular trailers to act as a carousel and to be able to spool non-coilable cables. Additionally, baskets can be equipped with separation rings, a roof and/or side wall protection.

Equipment

Contact us

Info@wind.nl

+31 (0)72 519 32 50

Main office: Oudegracht 164-168, 1811 CP Alkmaar, The Netherlands

Yard office: Concordiastraat 84, 1951 AS Velsen Noord, The Netherlands

Bow cable engine - fibre optic

Cable track - Medium duty

Cable track - Heavy duty

Modular storage carousel - 1,300mt

Linear cable engine 20kN

Linear cable engine 50kN

Loading arm 01

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Loading arm 02

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Ascending Structure 01

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Winch 01

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Cable track - Roller block

Chute R5

Chute R5 wide

Chute R3.2

Chute R5 1360

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