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are caught on an obstacle on the seabed, by observing peaks in line tension during PLGR. The Saddleback is also critical to safety and can be fed back to the Winch control in order to allow the Winch to render if the tension increases beyond set points, preventing wire rope breakages and also protecting clients cable when used for cable laying. Some of the main features exclusive to DLM’s Saddleback design
include lifting eyes and securement plates, optional frame and goal posts for cable guidance along with the huge benefit that it can be used with a wide range of cable diameters without changing wheel sets, like you would have to with line tension monitors. The South Korean company flew over to receive training on the
saddleback monitor last month, where DLM’s technical engineers were able to give demonstrations of the products functionality, calibration and maintenance procedures. The Saddleback is due to be used in up and coming operations in the Philippines and the Pacific Ocean, along with other projects going forward. Martin Halford, Managing Director from DLM comments
“The client approached us from an existing clients recommendation and also finding our products through an online search for proven methods to measure the cable tension during cable operations, in particular PLGR. Due to our expertise in the supplying of products to the Cable laying industry, we were able to work with the client and suggest various options, with the most suitable being the Saddleback Monitor. We do work with a lot of international clients and it is really beneficial to have the opportunity for us both to share practical experiences from the field to the benefit of both parties, along with practical training to ensure operations run smoothly. We are looking forward to providing assistance going forward and will be on hand to provide assistance 24/7 as the industry dictates.” Separately, DLM give a warm welcome this month to two new
distributors, Gammatec in Nigeria and Technik-1 Lifting in U.A.E. Both distributors provide a wealth of knowledge from various offshore, lifting and rigging backgrounds and will complement the existing distributor network. DLM now have a total of eight distributors globally, who all receive full training on DLM products, with the ability to calibrate and service load cells locally. Gammatec Nigeria and Technik 1 lifting are on hand to offer technical advice and have a great customer service track record. Gammatec Nigeria manufactures and markets all types of non-
destructive testing equipment and accessories. They first meet DLM at an exhibition they attended last year. As the business relationship flourished, DLM went on to design and manufacture a unique 50t steel tension and compression test machine. The test machine, which is operated by a hydraulic hand pump and valve set, allows the load to be securely held at certain points for accurate calibration, will now enable them to calibrate load cells ranging from 5t – 50t locally. Stanley Asiegbu from Gammatec Nigeria , comments ‘ When
we first met DLM we had a good feeling about them, they were very professional and had some excellent products on hand to demonstrate. We now have our test machine up and running and are really pleased with it. The test machine is a really exciting additional to our product range and means we can now calibrate DLM Load cells here on site, efficiently servicing the African market. We have already had lots of enquires for not only DLM standard products but also custom built solutions, so we are looking forward to a successful working relationship with DLM.’ Technik-1 Lifting, work across the crane load instrumentation segment of the crane industry and have an in-depth knowledge of
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