Élodie plough

Élodie plough

Élodie is a strong and heavy 3m plough dedicated for cable works. This product is the result of 13 years of experience.

Élodie is a reliable and efficient plough dedicated for the cable burial. This product is the result of a 13 years of experience and an evolution of the Élise which has been designed by our Submarine Vehicles Department in collaboration with ECA. Élodie 2 is installed on the cable ship René Descartes and has already buried more than 5000km of cable..

Capacities

• operations: simultaneous laying and burial.
• power : 20kw
• operating range: Up to 2,000 m
• cable diameter: Up to 150mm
• burial depth: Up to 3m
• laying speed: 0.6 knots
• traction force: up to 60 tons

Élodie is operated onboard C/S René Descartes an average of 150 days a year, with a minimum of maintenance. Our customers have been well satisfied of its performances.