We've got the corrosion part pretty well under control at this point. It's the "parts falling off" issue that we need to make sure doesn't happen. The sea is 2 miles deep there so whatever falls off....is gone forever.
We can't afford to be Nord Locks guinea-pig on this one. We only get one...
I have searched the forum and I see many responses about folks who have "opinions and speculation" about Nord Lock washers but does anyone have solid experience with them where vibration is concerned? Do they work as well and as long as the video claims on their website?
What I find odd is...
We'll be doing all of the above as we try and find the best option(s). The divers are usually much more capable than we (the design engineers) give them credit for. They're a pretty amazing bunch. Our particular dive team is overseas right now so it will be a while before we can talk with...
I started looking at the Stage 8's today, but I fear it's too many small parts for a diver to be able to handle with his gloves on.
It's not out of the picture though....
In an attempt to NOT write a novel, I left out the part where I tell you that the gimbal is designed the way it is becuase there are also fiber optics and copper wire running up through the mooring line and into the buoy. The gimbal system has been designed to allow the buoy full motion ('cause...
I'm trying to make this short so if you need more info, please ask away.
We are putting a large unmanned buoy (200,000lb) in seawater and anchoring it to the seafloor. (Yes...I know that's stupidly difficult to do but it pays the bills). The only way to moor it correctly is to have the...
