RetroClamp™
Subsea clamping system for tubulars and pipelines

RetroClamp attached subsea to a flowline

RetroClamp attached subsea to a flowline, this clamp is connecting a RetroPod to protect several assets in this subsea field - located in approx 1,000 ft. depths. - Full project information.

RetroClamp shown connected to a tubular member on a platform

RetroClamp shown connected to a tubular member on a platform. The wires electrically connect cathodic protection anodes located on the sea floor.

RetroClamp HD Gripper

RetroClamp HD Gripper. The "HD" denotes the reinforced structural design and "Gripper" indicates that the model is used as a cable clamp for large subsea cable runs.

RetroClamp CP

RetroClamp CP, a clamp on anode system constructed from a standard RetroClamp and from 2-6 small aluminum anodes.

Graphic of A RetroPod and retroClamp in situ on a platform

Graphic of a RetroPod and retroClamp in situ on a platform.

RetroClamp being positioned on the diagonal member

RetroClamp being positioned on the diagonal member.

The diver turnign the T-handle to create electrical contact

The diver turning the T-handle to create electrical contact.

SmartClamp is a standard RetroClamp fitted with one Zn reference electrode, an electronic potential readout (right), and a solar panel to power the readout (left)

SmartClamp is a standard RetroClamp fitted with one Zn reference electrode, an electronic potential readout (right), and a solar panel to power the readout (left).

RetroClamp to connect a RetroSled to an in-field flowline in the North Sea

RetroClamp to connect a RetroSled to an in-field flowline in the North Sea. A RetroReader is attached to verify electrical continuity during installation. - Full project information.

RetroClamp with a fish handle for ROV manipulation

RetroClamp with a fish handle for ROV manipulation.

RetroPod with RetroClamps attached temporarily for deployment onto the sea floor

RetroPod with RetroClamps attached temporarily for deployment onto the sea floor. The ROV then attaches them to the target pipeline or tubular.

Divers installing RetroClamp with wrench as part fo a platform retrofit in the Red Sea Egypt

Divers installing RetroClamp with wrench as part of a platform retrofit in the Red Sea Egypt.

RetroClamp being installed by divers

RetroClamp being installed by divers.

RetroClamp connection check using bathycorromete

RetroClamp connection check using bathycorrometer.