Secure retrofit mounting for subsea monitoring equipment

The AQUAclamp™ provides a customisable mounting platform for adding monitoring and communication equipment to existing subsea pipelines and underwater structures. Designed for ROV or diver installation, it supports straightforward push-and-twist deployment and can be built to suit project-specific pipe diameters or structure dimensions.

Depending on configuration, the AQUAclamp™ can support pressure, temperature, turbidity and cathodic protection monitoring applications, with data communication provided through compatible Aquatec acoustic or optical modem systems, including AQUAmodem® Op2.

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Features

Discover the innovative features that set our products apart, designed to streamline your workflow, enhance efficiency, and provide a seamless user experience tailored to your specific needs.

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Secure retrofit attachment

  • Provides a robust clamp-on platform for adding monitoring equipment to existing subsea pipelines and underwater structures
  • Custom-built to suit project-specific pipe diameters or structure dimensions
  • Supports retrofit monitoring without redesigning the existing asset

02

ROV or diver deployment

  • Designed for straightforward push-and-twist installation
  • Suitable for deployment by ROV or diver, depending on configuration
  • Handle options can be configured to suit the installation method

03

Monitoring equipment integration

  • Supports sensors, telemetry units and interface devices according to project requirements
  • Suitable for pressure, temperature, turbidity and cathodic protection monitoring applications
  • Allows existing subsea infrastructure to be adapted for real-time monitoring

04

Subsea data communication

  • Can be configured with compatible Aquatec acoustic or optical modem systems
  • Enables monitored data to be communicated from subsea equipment to operators
  • Suitable for pipeline telemetry and other retrofit monitoring packages

05

Continuity and contact support

  • Electrical continuity features available for retrofit monitoring and control applications
  • Bonding cable and contact components can be configured to suit project requirements
  • Supports applications where mechanical attachment and electrical contact are both required

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Specifications

Explore the advanced capabilities of our instruments and systems through their technical specifications.

Handle options

Rigid tee handles for diver or ROV installation | Fishtail handles for ROV installation | Handle length and diameter to suit application
FrameEN10025 S355 steel, ASTM A36 equivalent | 2 mm thickness up to 20 in pipe diameter | 3 mm thickness for 20 in to 36 in pipe diameter
Continuity316 stainless steel bonding cable with crimp ring terminals provides electrical continuity
LegsClamp positioning via torsion springs and push installation
Contact screw barDesigned to maintain electrical conductivity | Loaded with disc spring washers to support consistent connection
Contact tip316 stainless steel volcano tip with transverse slot
CoatingFrame, legs and screw bar coated with safety yellow paint
SizesCustom-built to suit project requirements | Previous units have covered pipe outer diameters from 150 mm to 910 mm
WeightProduced to date from 7 kg to 28.8 kg in water | Weight depends on configuration