FibreStrap dives deep in the North Sea!

The Aegir 6000 is a deep-sea Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) designed and operated by the University of Bergen, Norway, for marine research for deep-sea exploration and scientific discovery. 

Tests with Aegir 6000 reached an incredible 4000 meters (approx. 13,100 feet), with equipment fastened by FibreStrap for up to 5–8 hours per dive. Each mission challenges fasteners to hold firm until the robotic arm releases the tools below. At these depths, temperatures drop to just -0.7°C (31.3°F).

Björn Löfqvist, ROV Supervisor at the University of Bergen, shares: 

 “FibreStrap is used to secure tools in the front toolbox of our underwater robot. We have tested FibreStrap down to 4000 meters (5-8 hours) without any issues. However, after repeated deep dives, the same FibreStrap loosens somewhat, though this isn’t a problem for us since we only use them for temporary fastening. The FibreStraps seem to hold up well through the ‘splash zone.”

We’re proud to see FibreStrap perform reliably in these demanding and cold underwater conditions. As Björn concludes: 

"We have now tested the FibreStrap paper cable ties down to 4000 meters and they have delivered great performance.”