MTNW Blog Archives

2014

April

We have recently developed and started selling the Variable Wire Diameter (VWD) versions of our RL10 & RL20 tensiometers. These models provide a versatile solution for customers looking to monitor line tension speed and payout on multiple wire rope sizes without purchasing multiple tensiometers or sheave assemblies.

March

New How To Video - How to Install MTNW Running Line Tensiometers on Wire Rope - featuring our RL-30 Running Line Tensiometer (RLT) for up to 375 Tons max tension and up to 3" wire rope diameter. Typical applications for the RL-30 include monitoring anchor winch tension, speed, and payout on Drillships, Semisubs, and other Offshore Rigs.

2013

November

Many arguments about the capabilities of a tug can be quickly settled when you can conduct a full-ahead power, bollard pull test.

August

***FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE*** “The new LCI-90i-IS is a turn-key solution for industrial applications such as winch monitoring in hazardous environments. This approval enables our Oil and Gas customers to connect directly to field sensors, automate processes, and enhance networking and data logging capabilities without expensive enclosures, barriers or purging systems.” Tom Rezanka, vice president, Measurement Technology NW

March

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Measurement Technology NW (MTNW) announces 3 new jack-up mooring winch monitoring projects with Transocean Magellan & Constellation I and the Rowan California.

Read a great new article on MarineLink.com featuring MTNW equipment.

We have recently developed and started selling the Single Side Plate (SSP) versions of our RL-10 & RL-20 tensiometers.  These are a lower cost option in our fleet of running line tensiometers (

January

2012

November

The decoking operations team at BP Cherry Point (Washington State) worked with Bayside Engineering of Lynden, WA to retrofit an existing decoking cutting-head and winch system.

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