Creating a dramatic change in the reliability of connection technology for subsea production systems, GE Oil & Gas has introduced the FLX360, a multiple quick connector (MQC), designed to make subsea installation and maintenance faster, easier and more reliable.

In subsea production systems, there is a need to attach hydraulic lines and other associated equipment to each other. Traditionally an MQC, or ‘stab plate,’ with screw threads—much like a household nut—is installed on subsea structures and the cables and leads are then attached—much like a household bolt. The integrity of these connections is paramount to the overall reliability of the subsea distribution system.

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