MacArtney A/S products

The SubConn Circular series forms the basis of the technology that characterises most SubConn products available today. First introduced in 1978, these connectors are widely recognised as a dependable and rugged connectivity solution for underwater and harsh marine environment applications. SubConn^® Circular connectors are available in various standard size configurations with 1 to 25 contacts.

To accommodate market demands for ever more flexible, dependable and cost-efficient underwater connectivity solutions, SubConn^® Micro connectors are available.

MacArtney OptoLink connectors combine robustness and reliability with flexibility and ease of use. They provide low noise fibre optic connections for one to four optical fibre passes in a wide range of configurations for connector and penetrator types. Thanks to spherical lens technology, MacArtney OptoLink connectors are easy to clean and reassemble in the field. OptoLink connectors are robust and reliable and are rated for depths of up to 8,000 metres. Their flexible cables also make the connectors easy to work with. MacArtney OptoLink connectors are available in flange (FCR), bulkhead (BCR) and cable mount (CCP, CCR) configurations from stock in both Nickel Aluminium Bronze C63000 and stainless steel AISI 316 housings.

MacArtney’s single-fibre connector has been specially developed to offer reliable fibre optic connection in a minimum sized connector. Designed for subsea equipment manufacturers, the low insertion loss and low back reflection make this connector perfect for high speed data and video transmission. The rugged stainless steel design ensures the connector is robust and reliable – whether on the deck of a vessel, on a platform or when deployed at high ocean depth. The OptoLink single-fibre connector is available in a bulk-head (BCR) and cable mount (CCP) configuration with minimal attenuation between the mated connector pairs. Connectors are rated at 6,000 metres and have a stainless steel AISI 316 housing as standard.

The MacArtney OptoLink fibre penetrator is specifically designed to withstand the challenges of system infrastructure at depths of up to 6,000 metres. Its unique depth rating also means that integrity is certified for almost the entire global ocean floor. The MacArtney penetrator design is extremely versatile. It is available with 2 types of standard housing: 5/8” thread or FCR. The FCR is available with straight, angled or custommade housing. They are interchangeable and can be replaced should customer requirement change over time. The OptoLink fibre penetrator is designed to use standard parts, ensuring tried and tested quality and reasonable pricing. It is also available for fast delivery.

Mechanical characteristics: Diameter 1100 mm ±0.50 mm . Weight in air 165 kg/km nom. Weight in seawater  70 kg/km nom. Min. bending radius, static 100 mm . Min. bending radius, dynamic 145 mm. Depth rating 5,000 m.
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MacArtney MERMAC R electrically driven winches are robust and advanced vehicle handling systems that safely control the launch, operation and recovery of work class and inspection ROV systems.

First introduced for handling delicate oceanographic equipment, MacArtney MERMAC S electrically driven winches are advanced and robust systems suited for numerous general marine applications. MERMAC S winches are available with several purpose built features and options which make them ideal for use with side scan sonars, corers, CTD systems, towed vehicles and other instrument and equipment types. MacArtney MERMAC S winches combine reliability with controllability and are supplied with variable speed, tension read-out and control via an integrated load cell. A PLC on the winch controls the electrically driven level wind and transmits encoder and load cell data to a display showing winch speed, paid out cable length and alarms. The PLC can also interface to other control systems. Optional PC software offers fully automated profiling capabilities.

The MERMAC U underwater winch system is available with several purpose-built features and options, making it an ideal choice for use within the ocean science and defence industries.