NOR Hydraulic A-Frame

Marine & Offshore Equipment Deployment System

Description

The NOR Hydraulic A-Frame is a hydraulically operated aluminium A-frame for deployment and recovery of subsea equipment in marine and offshore operations. It has a rated lifting capacity of approx. 450 kg, a span of 1.8 m and a height of 3 m.

The NOR Hydraulic A-Frame extends to a maximum angle of 55° and retracts to -15°, and hydraulic operation gives controlled positioning during deployment and retrieval. The aluminium construction is corrosion-resistant and suitable for marine environments, and the shipping weight is approx. 400 kg.

Typical applications for the NOR Hydraulic A-Frame are deployment and recovery of marine geophysical survey equipment, side-scan sonar and towed sensor operations, subsea inspection and oceanographic instrumentation, hydrographic and offshore survey operations, and temporary vessel mobilizations requiring dedicated lifting equipment. It is available for rent from NOR with equipment integration and technical support.