USA: SEACON Develops Underwater Connector Technology

Power supply is a major issue to any offshore project, that could be in the Oil and Gas industry, supporting renewable energy generation or even in military or seismic applications.

Having reliable and long lasting undersea electrical connections is vital for the development of offshore renewable energy and undersea research.

The CM2012 underwater connector from SEACON is a heavy duty break through in power connectivity in undersea situations.

Large and robust this 40in connector weighs in at 125lbs and is designed for permanent undersea use. The connector has a bulkhead half and a pin receptacle connector. Which supports a 12 pin connection each pin channel is rated for 3,300v and 60amps. The CM2012 will deliver these figures at depths of up to 10,000ft.

The CM2012 is specific to heavy duty work and because of it’s sheer size comes complete with a version which allows remotely operated vehicles to carry and install the connector.

The CM2012 is the latest in a long line of underwater connectors.

SEACON Worldwide is an umbrella group of companies with it’s head office in San Diego CA. SEACON has developed products to support underwater and harsh environment power supply and communications since 1964.

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Source: prlog, September 14, 2011;  Image: seacon