Teekay Couplings Ltd has been selected by BAE Systems
as the framework supplier of Sleeve type mechanical couplings to the Type 45 Anti-Air Warfare Destroyer project, the backbone of the Royal Navy's future air defence capability.
This agreement, probably the largest ever of its kind, sees the Teekay Axilock Fireproof coupling being selected over all others as the primary pipe joining method for low pressure pipe systems.
Having already supplied the Axilock-FP coupling to the first of class, HMS Daring, Teekay Couplings will now supply the remainder of the project
The Axilock-FP coupling gives the build yard and end user huge
space, weight, time and cost savings. After testing by the Defence Procurement Agency and Warship Support Agency the coupling met the Royal Navy surface ship requirements allowing use of the coupling to proceed.
In addition, an engineer from the DPA commented,
"I wish to congratulate Teekay Couplings Ltd for their positive approach to shock qualification and for recognizing its importance in providing effective
fighting services to the Armed Forces"
Meanwhile at their UK head office Teekay Couplings Joint Managing Director Ian Webb commented,
"We are delighted to have been selected by the Type 45
team to supply this prestigious project in this way. The whole Teekay team has been involved in developing patented coupling products for many years and the Axilock Fireproof Coupling now leads the way in Warship
specification couplings of this type. It provides the Royal Navy with a modern, efficient, low cost and safe method of working with Warship pipe systems throughout the life of the vessel."
The contract, awarded to
Teekay after rigorous study and evaluation sees the creation of a long term supply agreement for the project. As such, Teekay Couplings Limited will also support the ongoing technical needs of the project during build
as well as in service and further cements many years of coupling supply to the BAE Systems and VT Shipbuilding groups.
