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Oceanographic Instrumentation Frames

For Subsurface Oceanographic Moorings

Mooring Systems, Inc. manufactures a wide range of frames for mounting and protecting oceanographic instrumentation.

WH frame manufactured by MSI

Above: WH frame manufactured by MSI

Dual WH frame manufactured by MSI

Above: Dual WH frame manufactured by MSI

Our extensive in-house steel fabrication capabilities and mooring engineering expertise, results in reliable frames built to meet the requirements of any underwater installation.

These rugged frames are constructed from type 316 stainless steel or titanium round bar with upper and lower bails to accept shackles for attachment to the mooring line.

Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Above: Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Above: Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Isolation bushings and anodes are used to provide additional protection against corrosion.

A simple clamp set allows easy assembly of the main pressure case and remote battery housings.

WH buoy frame manufactured by MSI

Above: WH buoy frame manufactured by MSI

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Frames are available with syntactic buoys to suit different mooring applications and dynamics.

  • Options:
  • In-Line Mooring Frame
  • ADCP Buoy Frame
  • Vessel Casting Frame
  • Features:
  • High Strength, 5,000, & 10,000 lbs. (2,273 kg & 4,545 kg)
  • Type 316 Stainless Steel Construction
  • Corrosion Resistant with Isolation Bushings & Anodes
  • Electro-Polished Frames
  • Unobstructed Transducer Beam (Doppler Profilers)
  • Integral Pressure Case Clamping Bands
  • Standard Instrument Designs
  • Custom Frames Unique Instruments & Applications
  • Integral Syntactic Foam Buoyancy Packages

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us.

WH frame manufactured by MSI

Above: WH frame manufactured by MSI

Dual WH frame manufactured by MSI
Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Above Left: Dual WH frame manufactured by MSI
Above Right: Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI

Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI
WH buoy frame manufactured by MSI

Above Left: Aquadopp frame manufactured by MSI
Above Right: WH buoy frame manufactured by MSI

More photos are available in the photo gallery