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Miniature servo drive performs under pressure in deep sea ROV testing

All Oceans Engineering’s fly-out ROV has been cleared to operate in some of the deepest parts of the ocean thanks to the pressure capabilities of an Elmo Motion Control miniature servo drive.

29/11/2019 15:11:37

Pressure testing on a new remotely operated vehicle (ROV) has demonstrated that a special version 5.5kW servo drive from Elmo Motion Control can withstand 700 bar, equivalent to a depth of 7,000 metres.

The fly-out ROV built by All Oceans Engineering (AOE) is an auxiliary vehicle which assists larger ROVs with complex tasks on the seabed. Thanks to the high-power density, small footprint and pressure performance of Elmo’s Gold Twitter drive it can operate in some of the world’s deepest oceans.

Read the full article in the December issue of DPA.

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.