Vector | Optima Subsea Connector - Misalignment Capability
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Optima - Misalignment Capability 

•  Angular misalignment capacity up to 5º or 50mm axial hub separation
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•  Male-female configuration controls misalignment
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•  Accurate radial mis-alignment provided by male-female hub
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•  Alignment controlled in 3 stages :

    Coarse alignment provided by pull-in system
    Mid-range alignment provided by integral guide funnel (or similar)
    Fine alignment provided by male/female spigot system
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•  Radiused profile of male hub prevents binding during makeup
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•  Angular and radial misalignment controlled to prevent any damage to sealing
   surfaces during makeup



Misalignment Animation
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