A central component of our cables is a stranded copper wire, which is able to conduct electricity. Around it we extrude a continuous layer of plastic to isolate the copper from its surrounding environment. Twisting this together with other components, forms our custom designed cable.

The plastic has to be a good insulator and thick enough to prevent the copper from shorting to the outside world. Many of our cables operate in deepwater under high pressure, so we need to make sure that our insulation is sturdy enough to keep the water out. Contamination in the plastic will cause the insulation to deteriorate over time and eventually fail.

All change at DeRegt! Following a period of profound organisational transformation for DeRegt, we have now appointed a new managing director. His name is Daniël Ruiter and we had the pleasure of asking him SIX QUESTIONS below. Find out more about our new leader below.

Space is always scarce on board ships and submarines in particular, which means that the smaller Sonar or ROV systems can be, the better. A tailor-made cable with a small diameter and bend radius helps keep the winch as small as possible, reducing the overall footprint of the system. A logical step you can take to reduce system size is opting for a flexible termination for towed arrays, with the same bend radius as the cable, as this allows the entire rig, including both the cable and the array, to be rolled up on the same winch. 

The demand for UAVs, UUVs and USVs for defense purposes is currently greater than ever, which means that crucial components, such as cables, have to be developed quickly and must meet high-quality specifications.

As a leading cable supplier in the field of Naval Defense applications, we have identified an increasing demand for new, innovative cable systems for various unmanned vehicles that can be used in combat and reconnaissance operations.

With investments in Naval Defense increasing due to the changing geopolitical landscape, speed and innovation are more important than ever. All across the world, warships and systems need to be modernized, improved and maintained. If the industry is to catch up with current developments, manufacturers and suppliers in the Naval Defense sector will have to put in considerable effort.

With no fewer than 129 official delegations, 400 exhibitors and 23,000 visitors, Euronaval is one of the biggest events in the field of Naval Defense. This year, DeRegt cables will also attend this high-profile Naval Defense Fair, which will be held in Le Bourget in Paris, France.

Cables are one of the most important parts of a system in different industrial applications. It’s essential that work-class ROV operators purchase these cables from a high-quality cable manufacturer. While purchasing them from a renowned manufacturer is the first step towards extending the lifetime of your cables, it’s not enough on its own.

Right now, 1,100 work-class ROVs worldwide are doing their work underwater. They’re used for various tasks, such as repairs and maintenance, trench digging, drilling and building constructions such as subsea trees near drilling wells. Because these activities are taking place at increasingly great depths, ROV manufacturers face the challenge of coming up with innovative solutions. Replacing existing cables is a compelling option.

Since our clients are going deeper than even before, we develop ROV umbilical and tether cables that are lighter and stronger, making them a dependable connection for all subsea activities. We can design cables for most standard ROVs and we are able to develop systems for new applications based on our clients’ specifications. Our cost-efficient subsea cable solutions for work class ROV’s are designed to deliver reliability and performance under the most extreme circumstances.

Interview about ROV Challenges with Peter Brussee, ROV Sales Manager, De Regt Cables

Better performance and cutting the cost of deploying work-class ROVs – two key priorities for manufacturers and operators of remotely-operate

d vehicles, both of which DeRegt is addressing with its new cable solutions.