Xstream Marine SSP Series: Multi-Purpose Electric Winch

High-Performance Electric Oceanographic Winches for Professional Research

Product Overview 

The Xstream Marine SSP Series is a premier line of electric oceanographic winches engineered specifically for the demanding requirements of modern geophysical and oceanographic operations. Unlike standard utility winches, the SSP Series is a "clean" fully electric solution, eliminating the risk of hydraulic leaks and reducing maintenance while providing the extreme precision needed for sensitive subsea sensors.

Whether deploying CTD profilers, side-scan sonars (like the R2 Sonic series), magnetometers, or Rosette water samplers, the SSP Series delivers the stable line-pull and speed control required to maintain data integrity in challenging offshore environments.

Why Choose the Xstream Marine SSP Series?

• Fully Electric Efficiency: Designed for modern research vessels, the all-electric drive ensures quiet, efficient operation with significantly lower maintenance overhead compared to traditional hydraulic systems.
• Cable Protection & Management: Equipped with an ACME Screw level wind system as standard, ensuring perfect spooling and preventing cable crossovers that can lead to expensive data cable failure.
• Rugged 316 Stainless Steel Construction: Built to survive the most corrosive marine environments, the entire frame and drum are constructed from high-grade stainless steel for maximum longevity.
• Intelligent Remote Control: Features a professional remote with a proportional joystick, allowing for fine-tuned deployment speeds. It includes emergency stop and drive reset capabilities for enhanced operational safety.
• Ready for Mobilization: Every SSP model includes standard forklift pockets, allowing for rapid installation and transfer between vessels of opportunity or USVs.

Typical Applications

• CTD & Rosette Profiling: Precision vertical deployment for water column analysis.
• Towed Sonar Surveys: Stable towing for side-scan and sub-bottom profilers at various depths.
• Magnetometer Deployment: Controlled release and recovery for geophysical magnetic mapping.
• Environmental Sampling: Precise positioning of grab samplers and core systems.
• Small ROV & AUV Support: Acting as a reliable tether management system for robotic platforms.