In addition to developing ROVs, AUVs, and robotic manipulators, ISE also supports the ROV industry by providing spare parts and specialized tools. The value of an ROV is increased by its adaptability to different missions and its ability to conduct the most work in a single dive with the greatest efficiency. ROV transit time to and from operating depths are typically non-productive stages of a dive, so the ratio of transit time to time at depth must be minimized. Hence the more work that can be accomplished within a single dive, the greater the value of the configuration.

ISE provides this value by offering tools and toolsleds that are optimally configured to suit the mission objectives and are interchangeable with minimal effort. Tools can be mounted on the ROV mainframe, a manipulator, or in a toolsled. Toolsleds provide an extension of the ROV and are also available as integrated mission packages.

ISE tools and toolsleds are supported by the provision of surplus electric and hydraulic power; and computer I/O in analog, digital and data formats. These are available through quick release fittings and connectors. Bolt-on attachment points are easily accessed by the open frame architecture.

Some of the more common tools available from ISE are described below. Tools not found here can be made available upon request, or custom designed to fit specific requirements. ISE’s innovative staff, combined with their extensive experience in subsea operations provides the capability required for developing methods and tools to solve mission task problems.

ISE also supplies the subsea industry with a variety of ROV components, spare parts, and tools. For more information, please contact info@ise.bc.ca.

Basic Work Tools:

Softline(rope) and Cable (wire) Cutters
	wire cutter
Seal installation and removal tool Ranging in size from two to 22 inches. Their large seal installation tool is attached to a "T-Handle" and operated remotely, using ISE's Magnum manipulators. These seal tools have been used on pipelines and well heads.
Rescue Pod, Rod and Torpedo Recovery Clamps The clamps are actuated by worm drives or hydraulic cylinders, and are controlled using ISE's Magnum Manipulators.	Torpedo Clamp	Pod Clamp
During operations in Japan, this clamp was designed, built and used to attach conductors to the leg of a platform that already existed by means of a manipulator operated jack screw. The solution was to make a ROV deployable frame that could be secured onto the leg using a screw operated sliding connection.
Shackles & Hooks

Excavation & Salvage Tools

Suction Dredge 30 hp typical with a 2”-3” diameter hose and suction nozzle to direct the loosened seabed away from excavation area.
Sample Basket
Core Drill
Multi-Sensor Delivery Unit