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845 kN steel-armoured work-class ROV & subsea plow umbilicalSAE AS81044 / ISO 13628-53,000–7,000 V AC + 2.4 kV845 kN Heavy-Lift SWA

A304562 Series 3.0–7.0 kV (845 kN) Steel-Armoured ROV & Plow UmbilicalSAE AS81044 / ISO 13628-5 · 3.6/6 kV · 845 kn steel-armoured work-class rov & subsea

A304562, A304613, A304493, A304267, A304822, A304835, A304982 & A304472 Heavy-Lift Steel-Armoured Work-Class ROV & Subsea Plow Electro-Optical Umbilical Series (SAE AS81044 / ISO 13628-5, 3.6/6 kV, -40 °C to +80 °C).

Water-resistant

Anti-torsion braid

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: A304562 Type A (Standard Lift)
Outer Ø ≈: 25.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,680 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 320.0 kN
Core / stranding: Class 5 tinned Cu + 316L FIMT

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: 3.6/6 kV
Operating temp.: −40…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 15 × OD
Core / conductor: 3–7 kV Power
Outer protection: 845 kN
Standard: SAE AS81044

Typical values for this cable type, based on SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is A304562 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: A304562 (SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow) featuring optical package (7×smf), coaxial & signal cores (1 coax + 4 sig) and torque-balanced steel armour (845 kn) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Optical Package (7×SMF)	Laser-welded stainless-steel tube / Stainless-Steel-Tube package for 6,000 m depth
2	Coaxial & Signal Cores (1 Coax + 4 Sig)	19-strand tinned copper + SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) dual-wall irradiated insulation
3	HV Power Conductors (20 Cores)	Stranded tinned copper with 3,000–7,000 V AC SPEC 44 / XLPE insulation
4	Ground Tape, Overall Braid & Elastomer Belt	Water-blocked core + Cu/PET tape + tinned Cu braid + Elastomer inner sheath
5	Torque-Balanced Steel Armour (845 kN)	Preformed contra-helical high-carbon galvanized steel wire armour

A304562 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow with optical package (7×smf) and torque-balanced steel armour (845 kn)

A304562 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

A304562 — 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 SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 3.6/6 kV (SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow)
Core / conductor construction: Optical Package (7×SMF) — Laser-welded stainless-steel tube / Stainless-Steel-Tube package for 6,000 m depth
Primary dielectric / buffering: Coaxial & Signal Cores (1 Coax + 4 Sig) — 19-strand tinned copper + SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) dual-wall irradiated insulation

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Torque-Balanced Steel Armour (845 kN) — Preformed contra-helical high-carbon galvanized steel wire armour
Minimum bending radius: 15 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Ground Tape, Overall Braid & Elastomer Belt — Water-blocked core + Cu/PET tape + tinned Cu braid + Elastomer inner sheath

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow
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: A304562
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (845 kN Torque-Bal SWA)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard A304562 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow 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
A304562 Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C)
A304562 Type A (Standard Lift)	3 × 10 mm² HV + 6×2×1.0 + 12F FIMT	Class 5 tinned Cu + 316L FIMT	25.4	1,680	320.0	380
A304562 Type B (Heavy Work-Class)	3 × 16 mm² HV + 8×2×1.0 + 12F FIMT	Class 5 tinned Cu + 316L FIMT	32.2	2,650	480.0	485
A304562 Type C (Ultra-Deep Trencher)	3 × 25 mm² HV + 12×2×1.0 + 24F FIMT	Class 5 tinned Cu + 316L FIMT	38.1	3,890	680.0	570

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 SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 10 mm² HV + 6×2×1.0 + 12F FIMT	1.91	3.6/6 kV (≤0.35 dB/km SM)	−40…+80 °C
3 × 16 mm² HV + 8×2×1.0 + 12F FIMT	1.21	3.6/6 kV (≤0.35 dB/km SM)	−40…+80 °C
3 × 25 mm² HV + 12×2×1.0 + 24F FIMT	0.78	3.6/6 kV (≤0.35 dB/km SM)	−40…+80 °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 (SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 3.6/6 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −40…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

SAE AS81044 / ISO 13628-5 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 A304562 SAE AS81044 / ISO 13628-5 3.6/6 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

PDFA304562 Series 3.0–7.0 kV (845 kN) Steel-Armoured ROV & Plow Umbilical – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXA304562 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 A304562 (A304562 Series 3.0–7.0 kV (845 kN) Steel-Armoured ROV & Plow Umbilical)?

A304562 (A304562 Series 3.0–7.0 kV (845 kN) Steel-Armoured ROV & Plow Umbilical) is manufactured in accordance with SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow for 3.6/6 kV service over -40 °C to +80 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises optical package (7×smf), coaxial & signal cores (1 coax + 4 sig) and torque-balanced steel armour (845 kn).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for A304562?

The minimum bending radius for A304562 is 15 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of A304562 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Optical Package (7×SMF) — Laser-welded stainless-steel tube / Stainless-Steel-Tube package for 6,000 m depth; (02) Coaxial & Signal Cores (1 Coax + 4 Sig) — 19-strand tinned copper + SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) dual-wall irradiated insulation; (03) HV Power Conductors (20 Cores) — Stranded tinned copper with 3,000–7,000 V AC SPEC 44 / XLPE insulation; (04) Ground Tape, Overall Braid & Elastomer Belt — Water-blocked core + Cu/PET tape + tinned Cu braid + Elastomer inner sheath; (05) Torque-Balanced Steel Armour (845 kN) — Preformed contra-helical high-carbon galvanized steel wire armour.

What factory test certificates are supplied with A304562?

Every production drum of A304562 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per SAE AS81044 (SPEC 44) / ISO 13628-5 Heavy-Lift ROV & Plow, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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