MORRIS PLAINS, N.J.,
Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/
-- Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced today that
Spectra® fiber will be used in ropes for new offshore
oil and gas platforms for Petrobras, the largest oil and gas
company in Latin America.
The high-performance fiber, also used extensively in body and
vehicle armor, is being incorporated by Cortland, a leading
engineered rope maker, into its BOB® 12x12 Fiber Rope,
which will be used for the new oil and gas project as part of
Rolls-Royce's Fiber Rope Development System (FRDS). Spectra fiber
is used in many varieties of industrial rope and cordage, and is,
pound-for-pound, 15 times stronger than steel but light enough to
float.
"Honeywell Spectra provides the strength and durability needed
for demanding oil and gas platforms like this offshore
installation," said Brent Gerdes,
product marketing manager for Honeywell's Packaging and Composites
business. "Cortland and Honeywell have a long partnership in
producing superior synthetic fiber rope for deep-water applications
and this latest offering brings best-in-class performance while
reducing operating costs and maintenance in a demanding
environment."
The BOB rope using Spectra was selected for use by Rolls-Royce
on their next FRDS, making it the fourth system that uses
Cortland's BOB rope and Honeywell Spectra fiber. The new
Rolls-Royce FRDS will be used for a five-year contract with
Petrobras and leverages the strength of Spectra fiber as part of a
deep-water lifting and placement system that has a single fall
capacity of 150 tons.
Spectra fiber is ideal for marine applications because it is
highly waterproof, allowing the rope to be used in water without
gaining weight from moisture absorption. Spectra also does not
corrode or deteriorate in water.
"By using Spectra fiber in the blend of high-performance fibers
used in Cortland's BOB rope, we are able to provide high quality
products and more value to our customers," said Stuart Janke, vice president of global sales for
Cortland's Rope and Assembly business. "With this win, we can
continue to demonstrate the success of synthetic fiber ropes within
the oil and gas industry."
Spectra fiber is highly resistant to chemicals and damaging
ultraviolet light, and is made from ultra-high-molecular-weight
polyethylene (HMPE) using a patented gel-spinning
process. Spectra's filaments are larger in diameter than
competitive HMPE products providing superior abrasion resistance,
reduced friction and improved processing during rope
manufacturing.
Other industrial applications for Spectra fiber include fish and
security netting, cut protection, and fishing line. The fiber is
also commonly used in bullet-resistant armor. Honeywell maintains
an active Spectra fiber and ballistic materials research program
focused on continuous improvement and development of
high-performance materials.
In addition to its high-performance fiber for rope and cordage
in the oil and gas industry, Honeywell provides a variety of
services and products for deep-water projects through Honeywell UOP
and Honeywell Process Solutions.
Honeywell UOP, a process technology provider to the global
refining, petrochemical and gas processing industries has supplied
Petrobras and its subsidiary PNBV with technologies to process
natural gas aboard several Floating Production, Storage and
Offloading (FPSO) vessels in Brazil. Honeywell UOP has also licensed
technologies to Petrobras to produce high-quality diesel at two
refineries in Brazil.
Honeywell Process Solutions provides integrated automation
controls and safety systems to offshore producers for floating
production, storage and offloading (FPSO) vessels, deep-water
platforms, floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) vessels, and
subsea to topsides. These marine type approved integrated systems
help safeguard assets and people, and regulatory compliance, while
reducing topsides footprint and personnel.
For more information about Spectra fiber for rope and cordage,
visit www.honeywell-spectra.com. For more information about UOP,
visit www.uop.com. For more information about Process Solutions,
visit www.honeywellprocess.com.
Honeywell Performance Materials and Technologies (PMT) is a
global leader in developing advanced materials, process
technologies and automation solutions. PMT's Advanced Materials
businesses manufacture a wide variety of high-performance products,
including environmentally friendlier refrigerants and materials
used to manufacture end products such as bullet-resistant armor,
nylon, computer chips and pharmaceutical packaging. Process
technologies developed by PMT's UOP business (www.uop.com) form the
foundation for most of the world's refiners, efficiently producing
gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, petrochemicals and renewable fuels.
PMT's Process Solutions business (www.honeywellprocess.com) is a
pioneer in automation control, instrumentation and services for the
oil and gas, refining, pulp and paper, industrial power generation,
chemicals and petrochemicals, biofuels, life sciences, and metals,
minerals and mining industries.
Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 diversified
technology and manufacturing leader, serving customers worldwide
with aerospace products and services; control technologies for
buildings, homes, and industry; turbochargers; and performance
materials. For more news and information on Honeywell, please
visit www.honeywellnow.com.
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