Cable carriers from TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP for offshore applications
Engineering expertise for maximum safety in extreme conditions
Wind, waves, corrosion and highly dynamic movements: Offshore applications are highly challenging for cable carriers. TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP is meeting these challenges with decades of engineering expertise and a cable carrier portfolio that can be tailored precisely to these challenging conditions.
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The requirements for cable carriers are as varied as the applications themselves. Different motion profiles, high additional loads and complex kinematics are made even more difficult by restricted installation spaces. This all is further compounded by dynamic forces due to permanent platform movements in all three axes. TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP develops individual solutions for these applications, from unsupported or gliding systems to roller carriers for extended travel lengths or circular arrangements in rotating applications. Metool Products Ltd., a KABELSCHLEPP subsidiary, serves as the industry partner for the UK market. With decades of experience in the offshore sector, the company has supplied cable management systems for hundreds of offshore projects.
The selection of materials is of particular importance here. All components are permanently exposed to salty air, UV radiation, wind, sea spray and strong temperature fluctuations. TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP therefore chooses materials selected for the specific applications, such as stainless steel in A4 quality, seawater-resistant aluminium alloys and special technical plastics for underwater applications.
Comprehensive factory acceptance tests
The highest safety standards also apply to the design of offshore systems. Secured threaded connections, redundant fastening and comprehensive factory acceptance tests (FATs) are a part of all projects. In addition, the cable carrier systems are designed for optimum protection during transport to the offshore plant. The special transport frames subsequently become an integral component of the final structure.
In addition to mechanical and climate impact, a number of international directives and standards have to be taken into account, depending on the plant type and location. All development work at TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP is therefore based on close cooperation with the customer and each project focuses on the specific application at hand.
Condition monitoring gains importance
Durability and robustness play a crucial role in the design of offshore plants. As there are limitations to how accurately the loads can be predicted, TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP deliberately takes a conservative approach to configuring the cable carriers for these applications and applies the highest safety factors. Additionally, condition monitoring is becoming increasingly important to identify load changes early on and to plan condition-based maintenance.
“More than 70 years ago, we invented the steel cable carrier,” Jürgen Weichel, Industry Manager at TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP, summarises. “Based on these decades of experience, we can now derive a suitable solution for any application from a very broad portfolio. Our colleagues have a vast store of knowledge and are particularly strong in the development of customised solutions, which are par for the course when it comes to offshore plants.”
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About TSUBAKI EUROPE HOLDINGS B.V.:
The TSUBAKI Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of drive and conveyor technology and of mechatronic solutions. With TSUBAKI EUROPE HOLDINGS B.V., based in Dordrecht, Netherlands, the company brought its European companies together under a joint umbrella in 2026, strengthening the collaboration across national and company borders. The core members of the new holding company are TSUBAKIMOTO EUROPE B.V. (Dordrecht), TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP GmbH (Wenden-Gerlingen), MAYFRAN INTERNATIONAL B.V. and MAYFRAN LIMBURG B.V. (Landgraaf), TSUBAKI JUNGBLUTH GmbH (Bad Hersfeld) as well as other European subsidiaries. Together, they develop and manufacture high-quality products and system solutions for different industries – from cable carriers and cable protection systems, chains and drive components to solutions for chip disposal and coolant management as well as for WtE (Waste to Energy) applications. With bundled European know-how, great power of innovation and a strong international presence, TSUBAKI stands for quality, reliability and customer focused solutions from a single source.
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05. Oct 2026
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The TSUBAKI KABELSCHLEPP steel cable carriers for offshore application offer maximum safety and stability even in extreme application conditions.
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05. Oct 2026