JDR Smart Solutions - Custom Built Cable and Umbilical Systems

JDR Smart Solutions is a prominent name in the design and manufacture of custom-engineered, specialty, dynamic or static cable solutions used in subsea applications.

The company's technological innovation strengths around cable design have been applied in many areas. These include the defence sector, seismic exploration and scientific projects.

Thinking ahead is a must for a player – like JDR – in competitive niches. Expertise and manufacturing skills amassed with a long track record are the success formula here, and the determined search for solutions (to any situation) benefits both the company and its clients.

SURFACE AND SUBSEA CABLE DESIGN CAPABILITY

The company's engineering design departments include all the disciplines required for the specification, design and draughting of cable systems for subsea and surface applications, as they boast in excess of 80 years' combined experience.

NAVAL DEFENCE CABLE SYSTEMS

Navies around the world use JDR's cables for their various active or passive sonar systems. JDR Smart Solutions can supply complete, fully terminated, torque-balanced cable assemblies including underwater mateable connections.

JDR has built up the knowledge to combine several types of high-quality strength members in a single cable setup. This gets the maximum out of drag reduction and tow strength. The systems are designed for operations requiring swift deployment and extreme reliability.

The combination of experience in application environments plus extensive project management makes JDR a dependable partner for major naval system suppliers.

Our products and services include.:

• Sonar system cables: tow cables for ship and submarine passive and active towed arrays, and helicopter-dipping sonar hoist cables
• Mine counter measure cables: tow and umbilical cables for in-line combined influence systems, and ROV and Self-Propelled Variable Depth Sonar (SPVDS) tethers
• Range cables: cable systems for fixed and transportable signature ranges, tracking and surveillance systems and magnetic and acoustic ranges
• Terminations: cable and umbilical terminations to support electrical, optical and mechanical connection requirements (custom designed, produced, terminated and tested)
• Winches: a full package solution containing cables, terminations and winch handling system
• Consultancy services: specialist personnel with a diversity of expertise and experience who are available for engineering and project study work
• Offsite back-up services: 24-hour service
• Full range qualification testing with quality assurance

24-HOUR SERVICE

JDR's crew of multi-skilled offshore service technicians is being expanded. This reflects the upward importance of short-time mobilisation. JDR's service department comprises a versatile engineering team. They offer knowledge on all types of cable assemblies, in combination with the latest European offshore safety and survival training.

The broad service offering ranges from plain cable testing to complete system repairs. Close links between the OST and project departments ensure rapid solutions.

QUALITY ASSURANCE

JDR Smart Solutions is committed to the principles and practice of quality assurance and has adopted management systems and procedures covering all aspects of manufacturing and design. The ability to manufacture finished products, in-house, from basic raw materials, combined with strict controls developed over many years, gives the company an unrivalled ability to satisfy its customers. JDR Cable Systems is fully approved to ISO 9001-2000 and AQAP 110.

For more information on JDR's defence products or for any further queries, please contact our defence manager, Robert van Aarle, on +31 10 2586817..