Vertical injector and jetting sleds

Vertical injector and jetting sleds use high pressure pumps to dig trenches in the seabed and clear obstructions.

Description of Manufacturing Process
Typically machined from billets into their final dimensions and tolerances. Machining may include turning, milling, drilling and boring.

Description of Supply Chain
Raw materials are generally sourced and machined by subcontracted CNC manufacturers. These components are then integrated into larger fabricated assemblies. Final assembly is typically undertaken by the installation equipment providers, which also often manages the operation of the equipment.

Scottish Opportunity
Relevance to Scottish Supply Chain: Medium

There are several installation equipment specialists operating in the UK, such as Rotech, Seaway 7 and SMD. They often appoint local manufacturers for the fabrication of the tools, which themselves could be interested in subcontracting machining to a Scotland-based CNC expert. The demand is however relatively low as the tools can be reused on many wind farms.