Reeling rollers
Reeling rollers are essential components in spoolbase pipe-handling systems, designed to facilitate the smooth and controlled movement of pipelines during the reeling process onto vessels. These rollers ensure efficiency, precision, and protection throughout offshore pipeline fabrication and installation. This system can also be found as a part of the: Spoolbase, Double & Multi Jointing Solutions
Solution:
Reeling rollers provide crucial support and guidance as pipes are spooled onto reel-lay vessels, ensuring seamless and controlled pipe movement during both fabrication and loading.
Key Features:
Reeling rollers provide crucial support and guidance as pipes are spooled onto reel-lay vessels, ensuring seamless and controlled pipe movement during both fabrication and loading.
Benefits:
- Controlled Pipe Movement for Smooth Transitions – Ensures precise, seamless handling of pipeline stalks during spooling operations, optimizing efficiency and safety.
- Minimized Pipe Stress – Prevents excessive bending and misalignment, maintaining pipeline integrity.
- Effortless Pipe Movement – Reduces friction and prevents damage during spooling and laying.
- Enhanced Efficiency – Increases handling speed and accuracy, minimizing downtime.
- Pipeline Protection – Prevents deformation and wear, extending the pipe’s lifespan.
- Improved Safety – Built-in safety features reduce operational risks.
- Versatile Adaptability – Adjustable design accommodates various pipe sizes and project needs.
- Superior Durability – Corrosion-resistant materials withstand offshore conditions.
- Reduced Maintenance Costs – Low-friction components minimize wear and prolong service life.
- Seamless Workflow – Integrates with reel drives, tensioners, and other spoolbase systems.
How It Works:
Reeling rollers function by passively supporting and guiding pipes during offshore spooling and laying operations. As pipelines are reeled onto or off a vessel, the rollers minimize friction, ensuring smooth movement and preventing pipe damage. Their adjustable design allows them to accommodate different pipe diameters securely.
Using low-friction bearings, the rollers rotate freely as the pipe moves, reducing mechanical stress. Some designs incorporate self-aligning mechanisms to prevent misalignment, while shock-absorbing features help manage dynamic loads, reducing strain on both the pipeline and handling system. These rollers require minimal power and integrate seamlessly with other equipment like tensioners and reel drives for efficient offshore pipe handling.
The Full Scope:
Reeling rollers are an essential part of offshore pipeline handling, providing controlled guidance and support during spooling and laying. Their passive operation ensures smooth pipe movement while minimizing friction and mechanical stress. Constructed from corrosion-resistant materials and featuring low-friction bearings, shock absorbers, and self-aligning mechanisms, they offer durability and reliability in demanding marine environments.
Designed to work alongside reel drive systems, tensioners, and guiding structures, reeling rollers improve safety, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. Their role in subsea pipeline installation, coating, inspection, and storage makes them a critical asset in offshore operations, ensuring pipeline integrity and controlled handling.
Product Range:
Pipe Diameter Capacity:
- Small Pipes: 4″ – 12″ (100 – 300 mm)
- Medium Pipes: 12″ – 24″ (300 – 600 mm)
- Large Pipes: 24″ – 48″ (600 – 1200 mm)
- Extra-Large Pipes: 48″+ (1200 mm+) (Custom designs available)
Weight Capacity:
- Light-Duty Rollers: Up to 5 tons per roller
- Medium-Duty Rollers: 5 – 20 tons per roller
- Heavy-Duty Rollers: 20 – 50+ tons per roller (For deepwater or thick-walled pipelines)
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