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subsea umbilical, ROV tether & oceanographic tow cable 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether300 V (-30 to +75 °C)Neutrally Buoyant Foamed PUR Jacket

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant Foamed-PUR Tether2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether — 300 V — -30 to +75 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant Foamed-PUR Tether (2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether) engineered for 300 V service across -30 to +75 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: 2GAX160 4Pr / 8Ch
Outer Ø ≈: 11.2 mm
Net weight ≈: 175 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 12.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 300 V
Operating temp.: −30…+75 °C
Min. bend radius: 6 × OD
Core / conductor: 26 AWG Tinned Co
Outer protection: Neutrally Buoyan
Standard: 2GAX160 / 8GAX16

Typical values for this cable type, based on Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 right for your machine?

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant Foamed-PUR Tether (2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether) engineered for 300 V service across -30 to +75 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Hydrolysis-resistant polyurethane (PUR) or HDPE jacket and water-blocked core withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic immersion.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced contra-helical steel wire armour or high-modulus aramid strength member supports dynamic winch deployment without hockling

Trailing & towing

Suitable

Abrasion-resistant outer sheath and high working-load strength elements handle dynamic marine towing, buoy mooring and ROV excursion.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

UV-stabilised, oil- and seawater-resistant construction withstands A-frame sheaves, traction winches and open research-vessel decks.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical, ROV tether and towed array cables are not designed for indoor factory automation drag chains.

Use M23 Servo Assembly

Typical machinesUnderwater & Ocean ExplorationOceanographic CTD, ADCP & Deep-Tow SurveysWork-Class & Observation ROV / AUV SystemsSide-Scan Sonar, SAS & Towed Hydrophone ArraysMarine 2D/3D/UHR Seismic Streamers & OBC

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 (Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification) featuring 26 awg tinned copper twisted pairs (1-4 pr), tpr elastomeric inner sheath and neutrally buoyant foamed pur jacket (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	26 AWG Tinned Copper Twisted Pairs (1-4	Finely stranded tinned copper conductors with PE insulation
2	TPR Elastomeric Inner Sheath	Flexible thermoplastic rubber inner bedding layer
3	LCP High-Modulus Fiber Braid (320 kg)	Liquid-crystal polymer high-strength fiber braid reinforcement
4	Neutrally Buoyant Foamed PUR Jacket	Yellow syntactic/foamed polyurethane outer sheath for zero water weight

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification with 26 awg tinned copper twisted pairs (1-4 pr) and neutrally buoyant foamed pur jacket

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

Available in custom continuous subsea winch, tow or seabed lengths with water-blocked terminations

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 — Hydrostatic, Tensile & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, optical OTDR / DC resistance & tensile test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 300 V (Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 26 AWG Tinned Copper Twisted Pairs (1-4 Pr) — Finely stranded tinned copper conductors with PE insulation
Primary dielectric / buffering: TPR Elastomeric Inner Sheath — Flexible thermoplastic rubber inner bedding layer

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+75 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Neutrally Buoyant Foamed PUR Jacket — Yellow syntactic/foamed polyurethane outer sheath for zero water weight
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: LCP High-Modulus Fiber Braid (320 kg) — Liquid-crystal polymer high-strength fiber braid reinforcement

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60794 / ITU-T G.972 / IEEE 1580 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: 2GAX160 / 8GAX163
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Neutrally Buoyan)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Breaking / tensile kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
2GAX160 / 8GAX163 Construction Schedule (−30…+75 °C)
2GAX160 4Pr / 8Ch	4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	11.2	175	12.5	90
2GAX160 8Pr / 16Ch	8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	16.4	340	24.0	130
2GAX160 16Pr / 24Ch	16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	24.8	690	35.0	195

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour breaking loads and continuous winch/seabed lengths available per Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	42.00	300 V (≤55 nF/km)	−30…+75 °C
8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	26.00	300 V (≤60 nF/km)	−30…+75 °C
16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	15.20	300 V (≤65 nF/km)	−30…+75 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 300 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −30…+75 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 ROV Tether 300 V CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel oceanographic winch reels or submarine turntables
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m, 3,000 m, 6,000 m or custom continuous subsea lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom subsea builds)
Lead time: 2–6 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDF2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSX2GAX160 / 8GAX163 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26

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What governing standard and construction define 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 (2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant Foamed-PUR Tether)?

2GAX160 / 8GAX163 (2GAX160 / 8GAX163 300 V Observation ROV & AUV Aramid Neutrally Buoyant Foamed-PUR Tether) is manufactured in accordance with Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification for 300 V service over -30 to +75 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises 26 awg tinned copper twisted pairs (1-4 pr), tpr elastomeric inner sheath and neutrally buoyant foamed pur jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for 2GAX160 / 8GAX163?

The minimum bending radius for 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 is 6 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 to +75 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 26 AWG Tinned Copper Twisted Pairs (1-4 Pr) — Finely stranded tinned copper conductors with PE insulation; (02) TPR Elastomeric Inner Sheath — Flexible thermoplastic rubber inner bedding layer; (03) LCP High-Modulus Fiber Braid (320 kg) — Liquid-crystal polymer high-strength fiber braid reinforcement; (04) Neutrally Buoyant Foamed PUR Jacket — Yellow syntactic/foamed polyurethane outer sheath for zero water weight.

What factory test certificates are supplied with 2GAX160 / 8GAX163?

Every production drum of 2GAX160 / 8GAX163 undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per Observation-Class ROV Neutrally Buoyant Aramid Foamed-PUR Tether Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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