Underwater Construction Unit
Underwater Exothermic Cutting
Underwater Exothermic Cutting
For salvage, harbour clearance and wreck removal, Underwater Construction Unit supplies oxygen and power from the surface; effective to ~91 m. Works with rods and flexible cable (6/9/12 mm). Supplied with ≈30.5 m hose and power cable; custom lengths available. Standard equipment for the US Navy; designed for efficiency and lower O₂ use versus comparable units.
Why Teams Choose Underwater Construction Unit
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Depth to ~91 m.
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Greater cutting efficiency with Kerie cable; less oxygen vs comparables.
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US Navy standard equipment.
What’s in the System?
Underwater Construction Unit; ≈30.5 m working hose & power cable (standard); rod/cable interfaces; custom lengths on request.
Key Specs
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Depth: up to ≈91.4 m (calc)
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Cable diameters: 6 mm, 9 mm, 12 mm
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Standard hose/power cable: ≈30.5 m.
FAQs
Topside use?
Operates topside as well as underwater.
Custom hose runs?
Yes, SPO supplies custom lengths.
Compliance
Underwater cutting requires competent dive supervision and compliance with Australian diving regulations and WHS.