Rotork Gears SRL has been awarded a three-year Global Qualification Certificate by FMC Technologies for a specialised product from its range of subsea gearboxes.
The Global Qualification Certificate is awarded to the Rotork BGS1 gearbox, a specialised product designed for torque inputs of up to 3500 Nm at operating depths of 3000 metres. On choke valve installations this 1:1 bevel gearbox is a vital component in the clamp used for diver-less retrievable systems. The gearbox is designed for heavy duty applications with carefully selected materials to offer the highest level of reliability in the harsh subsea environment.
Rotork Gears SRL general manager Roberto Boldorini, said: “FMC Technologies is recognised as a market leader in the subsea oil and gas industry, where Rotork Gears has an extensive reference list of projects stretching back to the early 1990s. To have FMC Technologies as a customer and to receive a Global Qualification Certificate is a proud achievement for Rotork Gears SRL.”.
