ETA have developed a range of jetting sleds for the burial of cables for the telecoms market. ETA’s extensive research and trials have led to a design that optimises jetting efficiency. Below you will find details of ETA’s telecoms cable laying jetting sleds.
To discuss the suitability of an ETA jet sled for your project or ETA’s capabilities to repair and modify existing equipment please call:
Telecoms Cable Laying Jetting Sleds
Bantam I & II
Shallow water jet sled, compact design with maximum burial capability of 2.2m. Bantam II was built under license in Indonesia with key components being supplied by ETA.
| Length Overall | 5.7m |
| Width | 4.0m |
| Height | 2.0m |
| Weight in Air | 5.0t |
| Water Depth | 25.0m |
Burial Tools: 2 Supplied
| Trench Depth | 1.0-2.4m |
| Product Diameter | 10-100mm |
| Product MBR | 1.5m |
| Soils Type | Sands and clays up to 25kPa |
- 2 x monitors
- HMI for graphical display of vehicle status
- Camera and light PSU’s
- Deployment ram controls
- RS 232 survey data link
- Analogue inputs for optional deck equipment e.g. tow tension
- 1 x 150m Electrical umbilical, extruded polyurethane jacket 17mm OD fitted top and bottom with subsea connectors
- Burial depth
- Pitch
- Roll
Analogue inputs are available subsea for optional additional sensors e.g. cable feelers.
- Deployment ram, subsea specification with spherical bearings both ends, fitted with ROTA linear transducer
- Directional control valve with speed control, relief and check valves, fitted onto hydraulic power pack
- 4.0 kW electric driven hydraulic power pack
- 2 x 150m 3/8 inch R2AT hose
Bantam III
Shallow water jet sled, 3.2m standard burial depth capability, 5.2 m maximum.
Outline Spec.
| Length Overall | 10.9m |
| Width | 5.0m |
| Height | 2.8m |
| Weight in Air | 8.0t |
| Water Depth | 25.0m |
Burial Tools: 2 Supplied
| Trench Depth | 3.4m |
| Product Diameter | 10-140mm |
| Product MBR | 1.5m |
| Soils Type | Sands and clays up to 25kPa |
- 2 x monitors
- HMI for graphical display of vehicle status
- Camera and light PSU’s
- Deployment ram controls
- RS 232 survey data link
- Analogue inputs for optional deck equipment e.g. tow tension
- 1 x 150m Electrical umbilical, extruded polyurethane jacket 17mm OD fitted top and bottom with subsea connectors
- Burial depth
- Pitch
- Jetting Pressure
- Roll
Analogue inputs are available subsea for optional additional sensors e.g. cable feelers.
- Deployment ram, subsea specification with spherical bearings both ends, fitted with ROTA linear transducer
- Directional control valve with speed control, relief and check valves, fitted onto hydraulic power pack
- 4.0 kW electric driven hydraulic power pack
- 2 x 150m 3/8 inch R2AT hose
Dragon & Viper
Jet sled for up to 250 m water depth, 3.2 m standard burial depth capability, 5.2 m maximum, and designed to bury repeaters. Dragon was built under licence in Singapore with key components being supplied by ETA.
| Length Overall | 10.9m |
| Width | 5.3m |
| Height | 3.0m |
| Weight in Air | 18.0t |
| Water Depth | 250.0m |
Burial Tools: 2 Supplied
| Trench Depth | 3.3m |
| Products | |
| Repeater Style 1 – Diameter | 266mm |
| Repeater Style 2 – Diameter | 330mm |
| Rigid Body Length | 1370mm |
| Length Overall | 4290mm |
| Product MBR | 1.5m |
Control system housed in 2 rugged transit cases and includes:
- 2 x monitors
- HMI for graphical display of vehicle status
- Camera and light PSU’s
- Deployment ram controls
- RS 232 survey data link
- Pitch
- Roll
- Trench depth
- Tow Tension
- Draw Bar Position
- Subsea Jet Pressure
- Water Pump(s) Pressure
- Water Depth
- Motor Temperature
- Oil Pressure
- Oil Volume
- Vertical Feeler Angle
- Horizontal Feeler Angle
- Repeater Detect
- Residual Cable Tension
- Heading
- Sonar
- Responder/transponder
- 2 x cameras
- 3 x lights
Hydraulic System:
- Tool and drawbar rams, subsea specification with spherical bearings both ends, fitted with ROTA linear transducer
- 5 station, stainless steel, oil filled, pressure compensated valve tank with polycarbonate lid
- Subsea 7.5kW hydraulic power pack
- Approx. 50ltr. pressure compensated hydraulic reservoir
Umbilical:
- 500m armoured scorpio style umbilical
Sea Venture
Modular shallow water jet sled with a maximum burial capability of 5.2m. This sled was built under licence in the USA, with key components supplied by ETA.
Outline Spec.
| Trench Depth | 2.4 – 5.4m |
| Product Diameter | 10-220mm |
| Product MBC | 1.5m |
| Soil Conditions | Sands and clays up to 25kPa |
5.4m Mode:
| Length Overall | 10.9m |
| Width | 5.0m |
| Height | 2.8m |
| Weight in Air | 12.0t |
| Water Depth | 40.0m |
2.4m Mode:
| Length Overall | 8.5m |
| Width | 5.0m |
| Height | 2.8m |
| Weight in Air | 9.0t |
| Water Depth | 40.0m |
- 2 x monitors
- HMI for graphical display of vehicle status
- Camera and light PSU’s
- Deployment ram controls
- RS 232 survey data link
- Analogue inputs for optional deck equipment e.g. tow tension
- 1 x 150m Electrical umbilical, extruded polyurethane jacket 17mm OD fitted top and bottom with subsea connectors
- Burial depth
- Pitch
- Jetting Pressure
- Roll
Analogue inputs are available subsea for optional additional sensors e.g. cable feelers.
- Sonar
- Responder/transponder
- 2 x cameras
- 3 x lights
Hydraulic System:
- Deployment ram, subsea specification with spherical bearings both ends, fitted with ROTA linear transducer
- Directional control valve with speed control, relief and check valves, fitted onto hydraulic power pack
- Hydraulic power pack
- 7.5 kW electric driven hydraulic power pack
Umbilical:
- 2 x 150m 3/8 inch R2AT hose
Bantam LT
Bantam LT is a shallow water jetting burial sled designed for burial of compact telecoms cable such as Nexans URC 1 or NSW minisub. It offers a maximum burial depth of 3.0 m
Outline Spec.
| Length Overall | 8.4m (3m mode) |
| Width | 3.5m |
| Height | 1.5m |
| Weight (Grapnel) | 4.0t (approx.) |
| Tow Tension | 10t |
| Penetration Depth | Up to 3.0m |
- 1 x Anti-glare high brightness screen
- Camera and light control
- Video data overlay
- RS 232 survey data link
- 150+hours recording
- 1 x 150 m Electrical Umbilical
- Burial depth
- Pitch
- Roll
- 1 x Camera
- 1 x Light
Analogue inputs are available subsea for optional additional sensors e.g. cable feelers.
Hydraulic System:
- Deployment ram, subsea specification with spherical bearings both ends, fitted with ROTA linear transducer
- Directional control valve with speed control, relief and check valves, fitted onto hydraulic power pack
- 2.2 kW electric driven hydraulic power pack
Umbilical:
- 2 x 150m 3/8 inch R2AT hose