Underwater Plasma Cutting

Miles Waterscapes Ltd has the ability to cut metals on site both above and below water to a thickness of 70mm using specialist plasma cutting machines.

Miles Waterscapes is able to cut various metals achieving all the benefits of cutting with plasma; environmentally friendly, fast, clean cut and cost effective.

History of Underwater Plasma Cutting

Underwater plasma cutting began in the 1990’s when the atomic power industry faced the challenges of extending the life of existing nuclear plants and decommissioning non operational nuclear plants. Overcoming the problems of underwater cutting has been a challenge to plasma equipment manufacturers and now its possible to cut below 100 feet (30.48 m) for offshore applications.

Benefits of underwater Plasma Cutting

• Cutting underwater is a particularly effective control measure.
• This is capable of reducing noise levels to below 80dB.
• Reduction in ultraviolet radiation and a reduction of thermal distortion particularly of thinner plate.
• Reduction of fumes levels to 10% or less of the dry equivalent; and of some reduction in levels of oxides of nitrogen.
• These levels of reduction can normally be achieved by cutting under 50mm of water.
• The obvious cost saving benefits of being onsite.

If you would like to know more about our Underwater Plasma Cutting services please dont hesitate to make contact.

01359 242356

Miles Group, School House, Great Ashfield, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP31 3HJ