Towing Cone / Towing Funnel
Hydrodynamic Leading-End Pipe String Guide for Offshore Tow-Outs (20" - 60")
The leading end of a pipe string under tow needs to move through the water cleanly, without catching current, debris, or the seabed as it advances. Technical Pipeline's Towing Cone/Towing Funnel fits onto the leading pipe end, tapering the profile so the string tracks smoothly behind the tow vessel rather than presenting a flat, drag-inducing face to the water.
The cone clamps onto the pipe end with a screw-actuated steel body and a rubber contact surface that grips securely without damaging the pipe. Its tapered shape reduces towing resistance and helps the lead end ride evenly as the string is pulled out to position. The cone is available in twenty standard models covering 20" to 60" (508-1524 mm), matching the same size range as the rest of the marine pulling equipment line.
20" – 60" (508–1524 mm)
20 Standard Marine Cone Sizes
Hydrodynamic Taper
Reduces Towing Drag & Resistance
Screw Clamping Mechanism
Protective Rubber Lined Grip
Towing Cone / Towing Funnel
Heavy-duty hydrodynamic leading-end guide cone engineered with screw clamping and rubber contact surfaces, streamlining pipeline towing and preventing seabed or debris snagging during marine deployment.
GUIDING THE LEADING END OF THE PIPE STRING
KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGES
Engineered to minimize hydrodynamic drag, prevent seabed snagging, and protect the leading pipe end during marine deployment.
Tapered Hydrodynamic Profile
Streamlined conical design significantly reduces towing resistance and prevents turbulent bow waves during marine tow-out.
Screw-Actuated Steel Body
Heavy-duty structural steel framework clamps rigidly around the pipe end to withstand massive towing bollard pulls and wave forces.
Protective Rubber Contact
High-friction rubber contact lining distributes clamping pressure evenly, preventing gouging or distortion of HDPE or coated steel pipes.
Smooth Lead-End Tracking
Keeps the leading end riding stably and evenly through currents, preventing snout diving, seabed snagging, and debris accumulation.
20 Standard Marine Sizes
Comprehensive standard size line from 20" (508 mm) to 60" (1524 mm) directly matching marine pulling heads and test plugs.
| Model Type | Pipe size mm. | Pipe size inch | Force type | Actuation Type | Force shape | Recommended Wall Thickness Schedule 40 | Kg | Request Quote |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCTF 0902 20 | 508.00 | 20" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 22 | 558.80 | 22" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 24 | 609.60 | 24" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 26 | 660.40 | 26" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 28 | 711.60 | 28" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 30 | 762.00 | 30" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 32 | 812.80 | 32" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 34 | 863.60 | 34" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 36 | 914.40 | 36" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 38 | 965.20 | 38" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 40 | 1,016.00 | 40" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 42 | 1,067.00 | 42" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 44 | 1,118.00 | 44" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 46 | 1,168.00 | 46" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 48 | 1,219.00 | 48" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 50 | 1,270.00 | 50" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 52 | 1,321.00 | 52" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 54 | 1,372.00 | 54" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 56 | 1,422.00 | 56" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber | |
| TCTF 0902 60 | 1,524.00 | 60" | Screw | Trapezoidal Screw | - | Steel | Rubber |
OFFSHORE TOWING & INSTALLATION SOLUTIONS
Engineered for marine pipe pulling, outfall/intake float-and-sink operations, and coastal pipeline crossings.
Float-and-Sink Outfall & Intake Pipelines
Ensures the leading end of large-diameter intake and outfall lines tracks cleanly during tow-out prior to controlled sinking.
Long Open-Water Tow-Outs
Minimizes drag and wave resistance on extended offshore pipe string pulls behind tugboats or installation barges.
River, Lake & Coastal Pipeline Crossings
Prevents leading pipe end from digging into the seabed or catching submerged debris during bottom pulls.
Marine Dredging Pipeline Deployment
Protects and streamlines leading pipe ends during frequent relocations of floating or submerged dredge lines.
OTHER MARINE PIPE PULLING EQUIPMENT PRODUCTS
Pipe Float
External HDPE Buoyancy Modules for Float-and-Sink Marine Pipeline Strings (20" - 60")
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Towing Head / Pulling Head
High-Load Tow Line Attachment & Tension Distribution for Marine Pipe Strings (20" - 60")
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Pipe Test Plug
Heavy-Duty Marine Pipe End Sealing & Hydrostatic Pressure Testing (20" - 60")
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Internal Spider Clamp
Präzisions-Rohrausrichtung am Grabenrand für Fernleitungen (36" bis 240")
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Contact Technical Pipeline engineering specialists to select the right towing cone size and clamping configuration for your pipe diameter and marine tow-out conditions.
