Portable Hydraulic Bandsaw for Use by Divers.
Abstract
Seafloor cable repair operations generally require several cable cuts that have been time consuming and difficult for divers to perform. A hand-held hydraulic bandsaw was developed at CEL by modifying a commercially available electric model. The experimental bandsaw was tested underwater and found to perform well, cutting 3-1/2-inch-diameter double-armored coaxial cable in 1.5 minutes. The saw was redesigned to be more comfortable to operate and more compatible with seawater use. The prototype saw has been shown to be extremely effective, both underwater and on land; it has cut materials such as SD list 5 and SD list 1 coaxial cable, SG cable, pipe, reinforcing bar, stainless steel rod, tool steel, synthetic line, grapnel line, and structural aluminum. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Dec 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA035904
Entities
People
- P. K. Rockwell
Organizations
- Naval Facilities Engineering Service Center