In addition to developing ROVs, AUVs, and robotic manipulators, ISE also supports the ROV industry by providing spare parts and specialized tools. The value of an ROV is increased by its adaptability to different missions and its ability to conduct the most work in a single dive with the greatest efficiency. ROV transit time to and from operating depths are typically non-productive stages of a dive, so the ratio of transit time to time at depth must be minimized. Hence the more work that can be accomplished within a single dive, the greater the value of the configuration.

ISE provides this value by offering tools and toolsleds that are optimally configured to suit the mission objectives and are interchangeable with minimal effort. Tools can be mounted on the ROV mainframe, a manipulator, or in a toolsled. Toolsleds provide an extension of the ROV and are also available as integrated mission packages.

ISE tools and toolsleds are supported by the provision of surplus electric and hydraulic power; and computer I/O in analog, digital and data formats. These are available through quick release fittings and connectors. Bolt-on attachment points are easily accessed by the open frame architecture.

Some of the more common tools available from ISE are described below. Tools not found here can be made available upon request, or custom designed to fit specific requirements. ISE’s innovative staff, combined with their extensive experience in subsea operations provides the capability required for developing methods and tools to solve mission task problems.

ISE also supplies the subsea industry with a variety of ROV components, spare parts, and tools. For more information, download the ISE Tools Brochure, or please contact [email protected].

Science / Specialty
HYPERBARIC Isothermal Clathrate Sampler The Hyperbaric Isothermal Clathrate Sampler allows the recovery of clathrate samples from the deep ocean benthic environment. It provides a stable environment for transporting pressure and temperature sensitive clathrate formations from the sea floor to the surface. For more information on the ISE Clathrate Sampler, download the Datasheet - DATASHEET. You can also view the video of the Clathrate Sampler in action - VIDEO
PAN AND TILT Hydraulic Pan, Tilt & Extend Unit for large HID camera for use on Small ROVs
SLEDS AND SKIDS ISE offers sled frames to suit the customer's need, optimized for flexible mission configurations. the customer can choose frames and the tools to populate it. some sled examples are drill core, benthic (sea floor), or jetting skids.
Excavation & Salvage Tools
Suction dredge 30hp TyPICAL WITH A 2"-3" DIAMETER HOSE AND SUCTION NOZZLE TO DIRECT THE LOOSENED SEABED AWAY FROM THE EXCAVATION AREA. this image shows the bernardi suction dredge.
SAMPLE BASKET
CORE DRILL (Vertical or Horizontal) rock core drill bit change out
MULTI-SENSOR DELIVERY UNIT Built to suit the mission
Shackles & Hooks
SHACKLE HaS TAPERED PIN HOOK WITH EYE AND HANDLE
LINE THREADER USED TO DOUBLE A LINE ABOUT A PIPE OR A PUSH ROD ON A HELICOPTER MOTOR.
Clamps
RECOVERY CLAMPS tORPEDO cLAMP / PIPE CLAMP The clamps are actuated by worm drives or hydraulic cylinders, and are controlled using ISE's Magnum Manipulators
PLATFORM LEG CLAMP TO SUPPORT ELECTRICAL CABLES During operations in Japan, this clamp was designed, built and used to attach conductors to the leg of a platform that already existed by means of a manipulator operated jack screw. The solution was to make an ROV deployable frame that could be secured onto the leg using a screw operated sliding connection.
Work Tools Work tools are valuable to assist manipulators in accomplishing tasks. A good inventory of these inexpensive tools is recommended to enhance an ROV's productivity.
POWERED BRUSHES ISE MODIFIES STANLEY GRINDERS (WWW.STANLEYHYDRAULICS.CA) FOR FIT WITH THE ROV AND MANIPULATOR. THE STANLEY GR29 GRINDER IS USED FOR TOP, FACE AND SIDE GRINDING USING 9 INCH (228.6mm) DIAMETER WHEELS.
PRESSURE COMPENSATING HYDRAULIC RESERVOIRS
PROP PULLER
RECOVERY LATCH PROBES COMMON USE, AND EMERGENCY PROBES
SEAL INSTALLATION & REMOVAL TOOL SEAL INSTALLATION TOOLS ARE AVAILABLE FOR VARIOUS SEALS SIZES.
SOFTLINE (ROPE) AND CABLE (WIRE) CUTTERS A TYPICAL SOFTLINE CUTTER IS SHOWN. THE CABLE CUTTER IS A MODIFIED PART FROM WEBTOOL (WWW.WEBTOOL-SUBSEA.COM)..
SOFT WIRE CUTTER
T-HANDLE TOOL ADAPTERS SIDE MOUNT, TOP MOUNT, T-HANDLE TOOL ADAPTERS ASSIST THE MANIPULATORS WITH MANOEUVRING OBJECTS.
TITANIUM MANIFOLDS STRONG, CORROSION-FREE
FLOATS ISE'S PROPRIETARY LATCH SYSTEM AND FLOAT SPACERS, USED DURING VEHICLE LAUNCH
FIBER OPTIC CABLES