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API Spec 17E subsea BOP & electro-hydraulic hose umbilicalAPI Spec 17E / SAE 100R183,045–6,525 PSI Hoses600–1,000 V + Hydraulic

53DM / 55LT / 2245N API 17E Subsea BOP Thermoplastic Hose UmbilicalAPI Spec 17E / SAE 100R18 · 0.6/1 kV · Api spec 17e subsea bop & electro-hydraulic

Multitube Subsea BOP & Electro-Hydraulic Thermoplastic Hose Umbilical System (Series 53DM / 538DM , 55LT & 2245N API Spec 17E Compliant) (API Spec 17E / SAE 100R18, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +70 °C, min. bend radius 12 × OD).

Water-resistant

Oil-resistant

Anti-torsion braid

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: 53DM 3-Part / Compact Assembly
Outer Ø ≈: 28.5 mm
Net weight ≈: 920 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 25.0 kN
Core / stranding: Helical cabled composite umbilical

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: 0.6/1 kV
Operating temp.: −30…+70 °C
Min. bend radius: 12 × OD
Core / conductor: 1/2"
Outer protection: Marine TPU
Standard: API Spec 17E

Typical values for this cable type, based on API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is 53DM / 55LT / 2245N right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Water-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Torque-balanced aramid or contra-helical steel armour supports vertical winch deployment without hockling.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Marine-grade outer sheath and armour package resist LARS sheave abrasion, UV exposure and salt-spray corrosion.

Trailing & towing

Suitable

High tensile breaking strength supports underwater towing, ROV excursion and seabed plough/trencher duty.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Subsea umbilical and tow construction is not intended for high-cycle indoor factory drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableWork-Class & Observation ROV SystemsOffshore Wind & Subsea Power GridsOceanographic, Sonar & Seismic SurveyCommercial Diving & Subsea Intervention

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: 53DM / 55LT / 2245N (API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical) featuring center velocity / hotline hose (1/2"), 53dm / 55lt / 2245n pilot hoses (6×1/4") and marine tpu / hdpe umbilical jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Center Velocity / Hotline Hose (1/2")	Low-expansion copolyester/PA11 core + aramid/wire braid + orange 538DM cover
2	53DM / 55LT / 2245N Pilot Hoses (6×1/4")	3,045–6,525 psi thermoplastic hoses (12,180–26,100 psi burst, ≤±2% length change)
3	Integrated Power & Signal Sub-Cables	600–1,000 V shielded power and instrumentation cores cabled in outer valleys
4	Aramid / Steel Armour & Bedding	Polyester tape + aramid/steel tensile layer (≥1.5 collapse factor at 10,000 ft)
5	Marine TPU / HDPE Umbilical Jacket	Extruded black abrasion-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane overall jacket

53DM / 55LT / 2245N — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical with center velocity / hotline hose (1/2") and marine tpu / hdpe umbilical jacket

53DM / 55LT / 2245N — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies

53DM / 55LT / 2245N — Routine & Hydrostatic Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical)
Core / conductor construction: Center Velocity / Hotline Hose (1/2") — Low-expansion copolyester/PA11 core + aramid/wire braid + orange 538DM cover
Primary dielectric / buffering: 53DM / 55LT / 2245N Pilot Hoses (6×1/4") — 3,045–6,525 psi thermoplastic hoses (12,180–26,100 psi burst, ≤±2% length change)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+70 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Marine TPU / HDPE Umbilical Jacket — Extruded black abrasion-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane overall jacket
Minimum bending radius: 12 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Aramid / Steel Armour & Bedding — Polyester tape + aramid/steel tensile layer (≥1.5 collapse factor at 10,000 ft)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332 / ISO 13628-5 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: 53DM / 55LT / 2245N
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Marine TPU / HDPE Jacket)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard 53DM / 55LT / 2245N subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
53DM / 55LT / 2245N Construction Schedule (−30…+70 °C)
53DM 3-Part / Compact Assembly	Gas/Hydraulic Hose + Power + Comms/Coax	Helical cabled composite umbilical	28.5	920	25.0	285
53DM 4-Part / Standard Assembly	Dual Hose + 75 Ω Video Coax + Comms Pairs	Helical cabled composite umbilical	36.0	1,540	48.0	360
53DM Heavy Bell / Intervention	Multi-Hose + 3×Coax + Power/Signal Quads	Aramid-reinforced subsea umbilical	54.0	3,420	90.0	540

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 grades and factory drum lengths available per API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
Gas/Hydraulic Hose + Power + Comms/Coax	4.95	0.6/1 kV + 35–240 bar Fluid	−30…+70 °C
Dual Hose + 75 Ω Video Coax + Comms Pairs	3.30	0.6/1 kV + 35–240 bar Fluid	−30…+70 °C
Multi-Hose + 3×Coax + Power/Signal Quads	1.91	0.6/1 kV + 100–240 bar Fluid	−30…+70 °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, continuity & dimensional verification (API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −30…+70 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

API Spec 17E / SAE 100R18 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 53DM / 55LT / 2245N API Spec 17E / SAE 100R18 0.6/1 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel subsea reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous subsea/wellbore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDF53DM / 55LT / 2245N API 17E Subsea BOP Thermoplastic Hose Umbilical – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSX53DM / 55LT / 2245N spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define 53DM / 55LT / 2245N (53DM / 55LT / 2245N API 17E Subsea BOP Thermoplastic Hose Umbilical)?

53DM / 55LT / 2245N (53DM / 55LT / 2245N API 17E Subsea BOP Thermoplastic Hose Umbilical) is manufactured in accordance with API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical for 0.6/1 kV service over -30 °C to +70 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises center velocity / hotline hose (1/2"), 53dm / 55lt / 2245n pilot hoses (6×1/4") and marine tpu / hdpe umbilical jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for 53DM / 55LT / 2245N?

The minimum bending radius for 53DM / 55LT / 2245N is 12 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 °C to +70 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of 53DM / 55LT / 2245N arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Center Velocity / Hotline Hose (1/2") — Low-expansion copolyester/PA11 core + aramid/wire braid + orange 538DM cover; (02) 53DM / 55LT / 2245N Pilot Hoses (6×1/4") — 3,045–6,525 psi thermoplastic hoses (12,180–26,100 psi burst, ≤±2% length change); (03) Integrated Power & Signal Sub-Cables — 600–1,000 V shielded power and instrumentation cores cabled in outer valleys; (04) Aramid / Steel Armour & Bedding — Polyester tape + aramid/steel tensile layer (≥1.5 collapse factor at 10,000 ft); (05) Marine TPU / HDPE Umbilical Jacket — Extruded black abrasion-resistant thermoplastic polyurethane overall jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with 53DM / 55LT / 2245N?

Every production drum of 53DM / 55LT / 2245N undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per API Spec 17E / ISO 13628-5 / SAE J517 100R18 BOP Umbilical, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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