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Rigging Spotlight with Tandemloc and Manta Ray

We truly know more about our Solar System than our own Oceans. Well, thanks to the help of Tandemloc to give a lift to this amazing technology developed by Northrop Grumman maybe we soon will.

Tandemloc, Inc. AZ32A lift beam

Uncrewed support for long-duration undersea missions, going where humans can’t.

Northrop Grumman was on a mission to help the U.S. military conduct extended undersea missions, and Tandemloc, Inc. AZ32A lift beam SPOTTED 👀 assisting Northrop Grumman in getting its new UUV, the Manta Ray, into the water!


Extending Undersea Excellence

Northrop Grumman has been pioneering capabilities in the undersea domain for more than 50 years. Now, they are creating a new class of uncrewed underwater vehicles (UUV) with Manta Ray. Taking its name from the massive “winged” fish, Manta Ray will operate long-duration, long-range missions in ocean environments where humans can’t go.

Challenges like high pressure, low temperatures, spotty communications and power supply for long missions, make undersea missions especially difficult. Northrop Grumman set out to develop an advanced uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV) that was bigger, more efficient and autonomous. Their new full-scale UUV, the Manta Ray, will voyage to the depths of the ocean on extended missions. Tandemloc was proud to have helped lift this device in its maiden launch!



Advancing UUV Technology

We developed our unique full-scale demonstration vehicle using several novel design attributes that support the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency’s (DARPA’s) vision of providing ground-breaking technology to create strategic surprise. Manta Ray is:

  • Payload-capable to support a variety of missions

  • Autonomous, without the need for on-site human logistics

  • Energy-saving, with the ability to anchor to the seafloor and hibernate in a low-power state

  • Modular, for easy shipment in five standard shipping containers to support expeditionary deployment and in-field assembly world-wide


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For 40 years Tandemloc has built its name on our unwavering commitment to quality, safety, and reliability which has come to be known throughout our industry as the Tandemloc Quality Difference. Our commitment to building the safest and most effective locks, and beam lifting equipment for our customers means that we don’t take shortcuts and we always do the job right, no matter the consequences. Select "learn more" below to find out how our team, our facilities, and our faith make up the Tandemloc Quality Difference.


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