Noise reduction, exceptional quality, and safety were top of the list for the new hydraulic system.

FPS were chosen to design and supply the hydraulic system for this South Coast Mariculture project.

All components were designed and built in FPS’s Port Nelson workshop. FPS then worked with the local hydraulics company on the ground in Tasmania to support them in the install and start-up of this purpose-built hydraulic system.

The system included braked winch drives, extension cylinders and FPS stainless steel remote controllers for the davits, directional control valves for under deck mounting, FPS valve/pumps manifold including E Stops, hydraulic pumps, engine coupling/bell housing arrangement, a 16Kw water pump arrangement, and the keel cooling coolant pump/heat exchanger system and filtration. As well as a full design brief for install, including the tank design and all drawings.

All components, where necessary, were supplied in stainless steel versions that FPS have designed and manufactured over the years specifically to withstand the harsh marine environment.

FPS are always focused on energy efficiency, component life and minimising disruption of hydraulic componentry. FPS also specially designed and installed isolating rubber bulk-head penetrations to keep the pipe and tube work separate from the hull, reducing hull noise.

FPS’s lead engineer on the project, Owen Little said it was enjoyable working with the local guys in Tasmania and is pleased with the successful outcome of the project.

Check out what Hika, South Coast Maricultures Operations Manager has to say on the project here.