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EOM 600–3,000 V Oceanographic Power, Coaxial & Fiber-Optic Hybrid Tow CableIEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow — 600 V – 3,000 V — -30 to +80 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

EOM 600–3,000 V Oceanographic Power, Coaxial & Fiber-Optic Hybrid Tow Cable featuring optical fiber unit (sm/mm) and polyurethane (pur) outer jacket (IEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow, 600 V – 3,000 V, -30 to +80 °C).

Water-resistant
EMC screen
Oil-resistant
Approved
Order designation
EOM Tow Cable 4–12F EOM/Sub
Outer Ø ≈
8.2 mm
Net weight ≈
260 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈
48.0 kN
Core / stranding
Laser-welded SS FIMT + Steel/Aramid Armour
All sizes (3)
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
600 V – 3,000 V
Tested per IEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow
Operating temp.
−30…+80 °C
Continuous subsea & offshore service
Min. bend radius
10 × OD
Winch sheave, chute & seabed routing
Core / conductor
Optical Fiber Un
Central stainless-steel tube housing sin
Outer protection
Polyurethane (PU
Hydrolysis- and abrasion-resistant black
Standard
IEC 60092 / EOM
Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical

Typical values for this cable type, based on Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is EOM Tow Cable right for your machine?

EOM 600–3,000 V Oceanographic Power, Coaxial & Fiber-Optic Hybrid Tow Cable featuring optical fiber unit (sm/mm) and polyurethane (pur) outer jacket (IEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow, 600 V – 3,000 V, -30 to +80 °C).

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: EOM Tow Cable (Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification) featuring optical fiber unit (sm/mm), coaxial & power conductors and polyurethane (pur) outer jacket (5-layer construction).

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Optical Fiber Unit (SM/MM)Central stainless-steel tube housing single-mode and multi-mode fibers
2Coaxial & Power ConductorsShielded coaxial unit + tinned copper power cores with XLPE/FEP insulation
3Water-Blocked Inner BeddingFull interstitial water-blocking compound and inner jacket
4Steel Wire / Aramid Strength ArmourHigh-tensile load-bearing armour layer
5Polyurethane (PUR) Outer JacketHydrolysis- and abrasion-resistant black PUR outer sheath

EOM Tow Cable — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification with optical fiber unit (sm/mm) and polyurethane (pur) outer jacket

EOM Tow Cable — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

EOM Tow Cable — 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 Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty
600 V – 3,000 V (Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification)
Core / conductor construction
Optical Fiber Unit (SM/MM) — Central stainless-steel tube housing single-mode and multi-mode fibers
Primary dielectric / buffering
Coaxial & Power Conductors — Shielded coaxial unit + tinned copper power cores with XLPE/FEP insulation

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature
−30…+80 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability
Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification
Storage & transport temperature
−40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring
Polyurethane (PUR) Outer Jacket — Hydrolysis- and abrasion-resistant black PUR outer sheath
Minimum bending radius
10 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty
Steel Wire / Aramid Strength Armour — High-tensile load-bearing armour layer

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance
Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance
Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance
RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard
Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable 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
EOM Tow Cable
Sheath colour & metre marking
Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Polyurethane (PU)
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard EOM Tow Cable subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designationConfigurationCore / strandingOuter Ø ≈
mm
Net weight ≈
kg/km
Breaking / tensile
kN ≈
Min. bend R
mm
Enquiry
EOM Tow Cable Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
EOM Tow Cable 4–12F EOM/Sub4–12 × ITU-T G.652D / G.654E SM (+ Power)Laser-welded SS FIMT + Steel/Aramid Armour8.226048.0125
EOM Tow Cable 24–48F EOM/Sub24–48 × ITU-T G.652D / G.654E SM (+ Power)Laser-welded SS FIMT + Contra-Helical Steel17.5680120.0260
EOM Tow Cable 96–192F Trunk96–192 × ITU-T G.654E / G.652D SubmarineSS Tube + Steel Vault + Cu Tube + DA Armour28.01,650300.0420
  • 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 Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification.

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.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification)DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification tolerancesEvery manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification)Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V – 3,000 V ratingEvery manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification)Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −30…+80 °CType qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow 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 EOM Tow Cable IEC 60092 / EOM Hybrid Tow 600 V – 3,000 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

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define EOM Tow Cable (EOM 600–3,000 V Oceanographic Power, Coaxial & Fiber-Optic Hybrid Tow Cable)?
EOM Tow Cable (EOM 600–3,000 V Oceanographic Power, Coaxial & Fiber-Optic Hybrid Tow Cable) is manufactured in accordance with Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification for 600 V – 3,000 V service over -30 to +80 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises optical fiber unit (sm/mm), coaxial & power conductors and polyurethane (pur) outer jacket.
What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for EOM Tow Cable?
The minimum bending radius for EOM Tow Cable is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.
How are the concentric layers of EOM Tow Cable arranged from inside to outside?
From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Optical Fiber Unit (SM/MM) — Central stainless-steel tube housing single-mode and multi-mode fibers; (02) Coaxial & Power Conductors — Shielded coaxial unit + tinned copper power cores with XLPE/FEP insulation; (03) Water-Blocked Inner Bedding — Full interstitial water-blocking compound and inner jacket; (04) Steel Wire / Aramid Strength Armour — High-tensile load-bearing armour layer; (05) Polyurethane (PUR) Outer Jacket — Hydrolysis- and abrasion-resistant black PUR outer sheath.
What factory test certificates are supplied with EOM Tow Cable?
Every production drum of EOM Tow Cable undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per Oceanographic Electro-Optical-Mechanical (EOM) Hybrid Tow Cable Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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