New-build cable / pipe lay
Sparrows’ design and manufacture a large range of bespoke cable and pipe lay equipment for use in the renewables, offshore energy, and industrial markets.
We supply customer driven design solutions to specification with the latest technology and control systems for the ease of handling and deployment of products and end terminations.
All of our equipment is configured to meet specific customer requirements and is built to be robust and reliable for onshore or offshore use.
We design systems with reliability and ease of use in mind and our global network of workshops allows us to manufacture new equipment in various locations around the world.
Bespoke cable and pipe lay equipment
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electrical |
| SWL | 15Te to 150Te |
| Track length | Customer derived – 2m upwards |
| Opening | Pivot open top track |
| Mounting orientations | Horizontal to vertical |
| Safety | Fail safe braking system and grip system |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified as option |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electrical |
| SWL | 1Te to 50Te |
| Track length | Customer derived |
| Opening | Both tracks open |
| Mounting orientations | Horizontal to vertical |
| Safety | Fail safe braking system and grip system |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified as option |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electrical |
| SWL | 1Te to 50Te |
| Track length | Customer derived |
| Opening | Top track opens vertically |
| Pivot open top track | Break back option |
| Mounting orientations | Horizontal to vertical |
| Safety | Fail safe braking system and grip system |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified as option |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Actuation type | Hydraulic |
| SWL | Up to 50Te (larger if required) |
| Hang off | Clamp designed to suit application |
| Chute medium | Steel or nylon covered |
| Operational angle | Tiltable |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified as option |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric |
| SWL | 400Te up to 2500Te |
| Diameter | Inner core and outer flange size variable |
| Basements | Steel base grillage or foundation mounted |
| Loading system | Level wind spooler with or without tensioner |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified possible with or without product depending on requirements |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric |
| SWL | 400Te up to 10,000Te |
| Diameter | Inner core and outer wall size / diameter variable |
| Basements | Steel base grillage or foundation mounted |
| Loading system | Loading tower with tensioner and articulated arm sections |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified possible with or without product depending on requirements |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Non-motorised or with actuation via hydraulic or electric motors |
| SWL | Up to 500Te (larger if requested) |
| Diameter | Inner core and outer wall size / diameter variable |
| Basements | Steel base grillage or foundation mounted |
| Loading system | Loading tower with tensioner and articulated arm sections |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified possible with or without product depending on requirements |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric motors |
| SWL | Up to 500Te (larger if requested) |
| Reel sizes | Designed to suit various diameters and widths |
| Basements | Steel base grillage or cradles with attachable drive units |
| Reel loading | Jackable option available to lift and spool reels then lower back to cradle |
| Traversing | Optional – side traversing underrollers with undercarriage wheels or tracks |
| Hold down devices | Available – various design options |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Liftable in sections or one constructed piece if required |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric motors |
| SWL | Up to 800Te (larger if requested) |
| Reel sizes | Designed to suit various diameters and widths |
| Basements | Steel base grillage and track systems for multi-reel deployments. Spacer systems for adjustability |
| Traversing | Optional – automated or manual track movement systems |
| Hold down devices | Hydraulic or manual mechanical fastening systems |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric |
| Product diameters | Designed to suit various diameters |
| Basements | Steel base grillage |
| Traversing | Automated or manual |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified |
| Modularity | Yes |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Hydraulic or electric |
| SWL | 200Te up to 2500Te |
| Diameter | Inner core and outer flange size variable |
| Basements | Standalone base grillage or vessel sub structure |
| Loading System | Level wind spooler with or without tensioner |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, tension alarms, overload protection |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified possible with or without product depending on requirements |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| SWL | Up to 800Te |
| Diameter | Configurable to client requirements |
| Dividers | Yes |
| End terminations | Can be catered for |
| Cradles | High back and standard designs available |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified possible with or without product depending on requirements |
| Modularity | Optional |
| Typical capabilities | |
|---|---|
| Actuation type | Hydraulic or electric |
| Product diameters | Designed to suit various diameters |
| Mounting | Any angle, vessel deck, VLS or onshore |
| Traversing | Automated or manual out of firing line |
| Safety | Fail safe hydraulic and electrical systems |
| Alarms | Warning sounder and beacons, PLC system safety alarms, load alarms |
| Region of use | Global |
| Control system | Siemens (standard) or others |
| Lifting | Offshore lift certified if required |
| Modularity | Optional |