The Wachs Subsea DWDWS Deepwater Diamond Wire Saw is designed for underwater cutting of horizontal or vertical pipe where diverless or ROV operation is required. 3 models are available for cutting pipe from 4 inch - 52 inch (101.6 - 1321mm) OD. Running on hydraulic power, the DWDWS
is controlled remotely using the Wachs Subsea Topside Control/Hydraulic Power Unit or by ROV control operable via zero leak hot stab with flying lead.
• Easily replaceable, long life diamond wire cutting element
• Hydraulically operated synchronized clamping arms
• Anti-slip hardened steel clamp grippers
• Self adjusting automatic feed system with override clutch
• Flotation rated to 3000 meters (9843 sfw)
• Fiberglass encapsulated flotation
• No significant increase to footprint
• Weight in air = approximately 2000lbs for DWDWS 3616 model
• Weight in water = Neutral to 100lbs (45.36kg) negative (adjustable) all models
• Center of buoyancy coincident to center of gravity (allows saw to be rotated subsea)
• 5 compliant ROV handles
• Aluminum “mono-block” control manifold
• Single zero leak hot stab with 20 ft (6m) flying lead
• Simple and intuitive (color coded) ROV interface panel equipped with pressure gauges and flow meters
• Heavy duty pressure compensated shipping/deployment basket (optional)