ASI Automatikk supplies complete energy supply and cable management systems for offshore, marine and oil & gas equipment. Our solutions protect and guide power cables, data cables, hydraulic hoses and other media in demanding applications such as drilling rigs, top drives, offshore cranes, pipe-laying vessels and cable-laying equipment. We help shipowners, shipyards, offshore operators, system integrators and equipment manufacturers develop, build and maintain reliable electrical and automation systems for demanding marine environments.
The systems are designed for harsh offshore environments with exposure to seawater, corrosion, vibration, high mechanical loads, extreme temperatures and continuous dynamic movement. ASI Automatikk can supply complete, pre-assembled and ready-to-install systems tailored to the application.
Offshore energy supply systems: key benefits
ASI Automatikk’s offshore energy supply solutions are designed to provide reliable cable and hose guidance while reducing installation time, maintenance requirements and equipment downtime.
Key benefits include:
- Corrosion-resistant energy supply systems for offshore and marine environments
- Reliable guidance and protection of power, data and signal cables
- Solutions for high dynamic loads and long travel distances
- Lightweight alternatives to conventional steel energy chains
- Maintenance-free or low-maintenance components
- Complete, pre-assembled systems for faster installation and commissioning
- Engineering support and application-specific system design
- DNV-approved cable solutions for relevant maritime applications
Energy supply systems for offshore drilling rigs and top drives
Offshore drilling equipment requires cable and hose management systems that can withstand high loads, vibration, long vertical travel and harsh environmental conditions. ASI Automatikk supplies energy chains, cable systems and accessories for drilling rigs, drilling vessels and offshore platforms.
The systems can be used for top drives, cantilevers, pipe handling equipment and other dynamic drilling applications. For applications with heavy cable packages, the energy supply system provides controlled cable guidance while protecting cables and hoses from excessive mechanical stress
Top-drive cable guidance systems
Top-drive systems require reliable guidance of motor, data and hybrid cables during continuous dynamic movement. ASI Automatikk supplies heavy-duty energy chains and cable solutions for top-drive applications on both onshore and offshore drilling rigs.
The e-loop system combines a plastic energy chain with a high-strength pull rope. The pull rope transfers tensile forces to the mounting structure, providing strain relief while allowing individual cables to be replaced.
Energy chains for offshore drilling
The E4.1 series provides a robust, lightweight energy chain solution for demanding applications. Its modular design and interior separation help protect and organize cables and hoses during dynamic operation.
For applications requiring a vertical cable guidance solution, e-loop can be used as an alternative to conventional hanging service loops.
Modular e-loop energy chain system
Combines the benefits of a plastic energy chain and a high-strength pull rope.
chainflex special cables for the e-loop
Motor, data and hybrid cables for your top drive system
E4.1 series energy chain
Harnessed energy chain systems
Energy supply systems for offshore cranes
Offshore cranes require cable management systems that can withstand heavy loads, continuous movement, seawater and corrosive environments.
ASI Automatikk supplies complete energy supply systems for rotary cranes, gantry cranes and riser gantry cranes on offshore installations and vessels. Systems can include energy chains, cables, trough systems and rotating energy supply modules.
Rotating energy supply systems
For rotary crane applications, RBR rotating energy supply systems provide a cable-guidance alternative to conventional slip rings and festoon systems.
The rotating system supports up to 900 degrees of rotation and can be integrated into the customer’s crane structure. The modular design provides controlled cable guidance while reducing maintenance requirements.
Rotating energy supply
E4.1 series energy chain
Harnessed energy chain systems
Energy supply systems for pipe- and cable-laying vessels
Pipe-laying and cable-laying vessels use large numbers of power, data and signal cables to operate equipment such as towers, tensioners, welding systems, cranes and propulsion systems.
ASI Automatikk supplies energy chain systems designed to protect and route these cable packages in environments exposed to seawater, vibration, mechanical loads and limited installation space.
The E4.1 and E4.350 energy chain systems are suitable for demanding cable-laying and pipe-laying applications. The E4.350 system is designed for large, heavy and stiff cables and can handle loads of up to 650 kg/m.
E4.350 e-chain system
E4.1 e-chain series
Robust and up to 70% lighter than steel solutions
RBR rotating energy supply
Rotation systems with up to 900 degrees rotation, easily integrated into the customer’s structure
Space-saving cable management for vessels
Installation space is often limited on offshore working vessels. Compact energy supply systems can help organize large cable packages while maintaining controlled cable movement and protection.
For rotary applications, rotating energy supply systems can provide an alternative to conventional slip rings and reduce mechanical wear associated with traditional cable management systems.
Offshore components for corrosion-free, maintenance-free operation
In addition to energy chains and cables, ASI Automatikk supplies drytech components for offshore applications, including maintenance-free plain bearings and lubrication-free linear technology.
These components are designed for environments where seawater, chemicals, corrosion and difficult maintenance access can make conventional lubricated components unsuitable.
iglidur® plain bearings
Maintenance-free iglidur® plain bearings are available for demanding offshore applications, including underwater and seawater environments.
Selected materials include:
- iglidur® H370 for underwater applications
- iglidur® J for low-wear applications
- iglidur® H for high environmental resistance
- iglidur® X for high-temperature applications
- iglidur® TX1 for high loads and seawater resistance
drylin® linear technology
drylin® linear technology combines stainless-steel components with lubrication-free tribo-polymers for applications where corrosion resistance and low maintenance are important.
Selected systems use stainless steel grades 1.4571 and 1.4301 and are designed for resistance to seawater and chemicals.
igutex – fibre composite plain bearings
Complete offshore energy supply systems
ASI Automatikk can provide complete, ready-to-install energy supply systems rather than individual components. Depending on the application, a complete system can include energy chains, cables, cable guidance, strain relief, trough systems, rotating modules and other accessories.
Providing the system as a complete assembly can simplify procurement, installation and commissioning and improve planning reliability.
Our engineering team can support the design process from application assessment and component selection through to delivery of the finished system.
Offshore energy supply applications
Our solutions are used for applications including:
- Offshore drilling rigs
- Top drives
- Cantilever systems
- Pipe handling equipment
- Offshore cranes
- Rotary cranes
- Gantry cranes
- Riser gantry cranes
- Pipe-laying vessels
- Cable-laying vessels
- Offshore platforms
- Drilling vessels
- Marine lifting equipment
- Dynamic cable and hose guidance
Why choose ASI Automatikk for offshore applications?
ASI Automatikk combines energy supply systems, cables, cable protection and mechanical components to provide application-specific solutions for demanding offshore environments.
We can supply individual components or complete, pre-assembled systems. Our solutions are selected according to factors such as cable package, travel distance, load, movement, installation space, environmental exposure and required service life.
ASI Automatikk is an experienced Norwegian supplier serving customers in offshore, marine, oil & gas and industrial applications.
Offshore energy supply system engineering
Selecting the correct energy supply system depends on the application’s mechanical and environmental requirements.
Important design parameters include:
- Cable and hose type and diameter
- Cable package weight
- Travel length
- Travel speed and acceleration
- Vertical or horizontal movement
- Bending radius
- Rotation angle
- Installation space
- Seawater and corrosion exposure
- Temperature
- Mechanical loads
- Required certifications
ASI Automatikk can assist with system design and selection based on these parameters.
Offshore energy supply system case studies
ASI Automatikk has supplied energy supply and mechanical component solutions for offshore applications, including robotic drilling systems and environmentally friendly vessel surface treatment equipment.
These projects demonstrate how energy chains, cables, bearings and linear technology can be integrated into demanding offshore equipment.
Revolutionary system for automating offshore oil exploration
Components used: Readychain systems: RBR, energy chains and chainflex cables
The Norwegian company Robotic Drilling Systems has developed a robotic system for automating the drilling processes on the platform after many years of research and development work. Energy chains from igus ensure reliable energy supply under extreme conditions.
Environmentally friendly vessel surface cleaning concept with lubrication-free igus components
Components used: Plain bearings, linear guides and servo motor
Millions of tonnes of harmful substances from paints and varnishes end up in the oceans when operators maintain the surfaces of their vessels and offshore platforms with open-blasting methods. An environmentally friendly alternative: RoboCoat. With the help of the multi-functional robot from the Norwegian company Remotion, material residue is recycled. The lubrication-free linear guides and plain bearings from igus contribute to achieve this goal.
Need an offshore cable and energy supply solution?
Tell us about your application, cable package, movement and operating environment. ASI Automatikk can help select or design an energy supply system for your offshore equipment.
Contact ASI Automatikk for offshore energy supply system engineering and application support.
