Case studies

DLM’s expertise lies in the ability to custom-design not only Load Cells but also Load Monitoring Solutions and Electronic Systems to the client’s exacting requirements. With a Multi-Skilled Engineering team consisting of Mechanical, Electronic, and Transducer Engineers, we have built up a wealth of knowledge within the industry, blending knowledge, experience, and innovation to produce a first-class solution.

The case studies below give a clear view of some of our key projects, the work involved, and the results achieved. Take a look through to find out more information.

Subsea Data Logger DL-3.0

DLM’s Subsea Data Logger: Load Monitoring in Subsea Environments

Posted on May 1, 2026

The Important Role of Load Monitoring in Subsea Applications In subsea and offshore operations, understanding how your equipment is performing is essential. Load monitoring helps…

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Stingray attached to train arrangement

Stingray Tracks Grapnel Train Positioning in North Sea Pre-Lay Grapnel Runs

Posted on October 7, 2025

Our client, Leask Marine, was conducting Pre-Lay Grapnel Runs ahead of installing two export cables for a North Sea wind farm and approached us to develop a solution that enabled accurate tracking of their grapnel train within a narrow corridor.

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Grapnel Train

DLM’s Complete Grapnel Train Solutions

Posted on June 4, 2025

Selecting the most effective combination of grapnels for specific seabed conditions has long been a challenging and time-consuming process for companies involved in PLGR, cable laying, and cable recovery operations.

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Long Line Cutter

DLM’s Long Line Cutter: Protecting Subsea Cables

Posted on October 3, 2024

The Long Line Cutter has become an essential part of any cable-laying project toolkit, and we now keep limited stock at DLM HQ.

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Saddleback Holdback Tensioner for Subsea Cable

Posted on January 7, 2022

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd. (DLM), of Southampton, UK has expanded its already extensive range of line tension measurement technology, with a new device for…

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Array Cable Monitoring System

Array Cable Monitoring System

Posted on March 22, 2021

Dynamic Load Monitoring (UK) Ltd were approached by Subsea Innovation to develop a monitoring system, which was able to gather information on the stresses and…

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Six point Winch Monitoring System

Posted on January 6, 2017

A large offshore cable-laying company approached DLM to design a Winch Monitoring System to enable them to measure the line tension on the Winch cables…

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Hawser Load Monitoring System

Posted on January 6, 2017

DLM Design have designed and manufactured several complete load monitoring systems for monitoring mooring hawser load which is a primary parameter to be monitored during…

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Container Monitoring System

Posted on January 6, 2017

In response to the IMO SOLAS VI Regulation 2 amendment stating that all ocean going containers are weighed and assigned a VGM prior to shipping,…

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