SMD QTrencher

High power jetting, lightweight footprint.

SMD’s power cable trenching range encompasses our high power QTrenchers and Shallow Water Trenching solution. The range provides clients with a versatile and powerful, cost effective and scalable cable maintenance and repair solutions with options for all budgets and operational requirements.

The lightweight and compact QTrencher systems use high power effective cable maintenance and other specialised tasks down to 3m burial. Purpose designed to provide maximum jetting and thrust performance, the QTrencher ROVs have developed a reputation for reliability and ease of maintenance. With an impressive track record, they have become an essential part of any suite of cable maintenance and installation vehicles. Now with scalable power, clients can benefit from cost savings associated with dialling up and down power to match operational requirements.

Compare our Power Cable Trenchers

QT800

QT1000

QT1200

SWT

General
TypeJet Trencher - Telecoms/PowerHigh Power Jet Trencher - PowerHigh Power Jet Trencher - PowerEnd to end burial solution for power and telecoms.
Depth rating (Up to)2500msw2500msw2500msw200msw
Dimensions (with tracks)*:
Length5.9m6.5m6.5m12m
Width4.2m5.5m5.5m5.0m
Height3.3m3.9m3.9m3.0m
Weight in air (depending on configuration)17Te25Te35Te15Te typical
Buoyancy for reduced subsea weight✓✓✓n/a
Performance
Power600kW (2x300kW)750kW (2x375kW)900kW (2x450kW)800kW (2x400kW)
Free Fly CapabliltyLimitedLimitedLimitedn/a
Thruster Configuration
ThrustersCurvetech®Curvetech®Curvetech®Curvetech®
Mechanical
ConstructionHigh strength aluminium alloyHigh strength aluminium space frameHigh strength aluminium space frameHigh strength steel chassis
TracksBolt on steel chassis tracksBolt on steel chassis tracksBolt on steel chassis tracks1.0m wide plastic tracks on steel chain
SkidsBolt on Aluminium SkidsBolt on Aluminium SkidsBolt on Aluminium Skidsn/a
Jetting System
Jetting ToolTwin leg jet tool with forward/downward and inward facing jets (sub seabed), back wash and cable depressorTwin leg jet tool with forward/downward and inward facing jets (sub seabed), back wash and cable depressorTwin leg jet tool with forward/downward and inward facing jets (sub seabed), back wash and cable depressorTwin-legged jet tools with down and inward facing jet and cable depressor
Operating PressureTypically 12-15 barTypically 12-15 barTypically 12-15 barTypically 15-25 bar
Trench depth (up to)3.0m3.0m3.0m3.0m
Control Cabin
Control & power systemVessel integrated or housed in A60 containers (1 x 20ft & 1 x 12ft)Vessel integrated or housed in A60 containers (1 x 20ft & 1 x 20ft)Vessel integrated or housed in A60 containers (1 x 20ft & 1 x 20ft)Integrated control system (ICS) control laptop, operator control box, electrical interface, video recording and control screens
Umbilical systemSteel wire armoured umbilical cableSteel wire armoured umbilical cableSteel wire armoured umbilical cableSteel wire armoured umbilical cable
Incoming power supply Typically440V 3Ph, 60Hz440V 3Ph, 60Hz440V 3Ph, 60Hz
Deck Equipment Options
Typical LARS SystemSMD Wide Angle A-Frame and Drum Fleeting Umbilical WinchSMD Wide Angle A-Frame and Drum Fleeting Umbilical Winch with Snatch LimiterSMD Wide Angle A-Frame and Drum Fleeting Umbilical Winch with Snatch LimiterSMD/Client supply
SMD Artemis™ Cable tracking
Detection Range:
Passiveup to 10mup to 10mup to 10mup to 10m
Activeup to 5mup to 5mup to 5mup to 5m
Vertical measurement accuracy+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm+/-5% plus 5cm
Depth rating2000m2000m2000m2000m
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SMD Customisation Service

In order to meet your specific requirements SMD can customise our vehicles using our range of standard components to suit your preference and performance requirements.

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Matt for web

Matthew Woodward Product Line Manager - Trenching

matthew.woodward@smd.co.uk +44 (0) 7794901896
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