Technip Umbilicals

Vertical Helix Assembly Machine

The world’s largest and most advanced steel tube umbilical assembly plant

A new design of helix machine to support future needs of the umbilical industry housed in one of Europe’s tallest single storey buildings

Designed to build longer and more complex umbilicals

Future proof to enable full market access for years ahead

Complimentary to the current thermoplastic umbilical capability

Brand new polymer extrusion line

Two large capacity storage carousels, deep water dock and dock side crane

Ideally located in Newcastle upon Tyne adjacent to the River Tyne with direct deepwater access

Design Features

Safety Features Numerous built-in safety sensors Ergonomically designed workstations Automated manipulators to minimise manual handling Protective sound booths for minimal noise impact CCTV cameras linked into control room

Quality Features

Constant tension control throughout Built-in tube cable jointing and tube welding station, with Nacelle x-ray tiles State-of-the-art inspection equipment Continuous monitoring and measurement to ensure highest quality Caterpillar tensioner monitored for slip and grip pressure No metallic contact between product and machine to prevent metallic contamination Large minimum bend radius to minimise bending of product Advanced instrumentation and contol system Automated carousel gang-way with sensor controlled ladder to prevent contact with product Capabilities

Greater number of functional components (Steel tube, electric cables, fibre optic cables) Greater length capacity for functional components Longer umbilicals without joints Higher quality

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HEADQUARTERSTechnip89 avenue de la Grande Armée75773 Paris cedex 16FranceTel: +33 (0)1 47 78 24 00

CONTACTSEurope, Middle East, AfricaTechnip Umbilicals LtdNelson Road Walker Riverside Walker Newcastle-Upon-Tyne NE6 3NL UK+44 191 296 7000

Americas Technip Umbilicals Inc16661 Jacintoport Boulevard Houston Texas 77015 USA+1 281 249 2800

Asia Pacific Asiaflex Products Sdn Bhd Tanjung Langsat Industrial Complex 81700 Pasir Gudang Johor Darul Takzim Malaysia +60 3 2119 5555

Angola Angoflex LimitadaRua Rainha Ginga n.°6 C.P.; 5364 Luanda-Angola +244 222 371 449

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