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FM020712 2,000m Water-Blocked Shielded-Pair Acoustic Tow CableASTM B33 / Subsea · 600 V · 2,000 m water-blocked foil-shielded instrumentation cable

FM020712 Series (FM020712-1 to FM020712-8) 2,000m Water-Blocked Individually Foil-Shielded Twisted-Pair & Power Composite Oceanographic & Acoustic Towed Instrumentation Cable (ASTM B33 / Subsea, 600 V, -30 °C to +80 °C).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Low-EMC design

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: FM020712 Config A (Compact)
Outer Ø ≈: 10.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 155 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 4.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)

All sizes (3)

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Rated voltage: 600 V
Operating temp.: −30…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: 4×2×20 AWG+Power
Outer protection: Water-Blocked
Standard: ASTM B33/Subsea

Typical values for this cable type, based on ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is FM020712 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: FM020712 (ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation) featuring isolated foil-shielded pairs (4×2×20 awg), power conductors (3×18 awg, 600 v) and subsea black pur outer jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Isolated Foil-Shielded Pairs (4×2×20 AWG)	Black/White numbered pairs (46 Ω, 33 pF/ft) with isolated Al/PET foil & drain
2	Power Conductors (3×18 AWG, 600 V)	Three stranded tinned copper power cores cabled in central core
3	Thermoset Water-Block & Overall Foil	Interstices filled with thermoset waterblock + overall Alum/Polyester shield & drain
4	800 lb Synthetic Fiber Strength Layer	Overall braided aramid/synthetic strength member (800 lbs MBL, 160 lbs SWL)
5	Subsea Black PUR Outer Jacket	Flexible hydrolysis-resistant black polyurethane jacket (2,000 m depth rated)

FM020712 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation with isolated foil-shielded pairs (4×2×20 awg) and subsea black pur outer jacket

FM020712 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

FM020712 — 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 ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 600 V (ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation)
Core / conductor construction: Isolated Foil-Shielded Pairs (4×2×20 AWG) — Black/White numbered pairs (46 Ω, 33 pF/ft) with isolated Al/PET foil & drain
Primary dielectric / buffering: Power Conductors (3×18 AWG, 600 V) — Three stranded tinned copper power cores cabled in central core

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Subsea Black PUR Outer Jacket — Flexible hydrolysis-resistant black polyurethane jacket (2,000 m depth rated)
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: 800 lb Synthetic Fiber Strength Layer — Overall braided aramid/synthetic strength member (800 lbs MBL, 160 lbs SWL)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation
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: FM020712
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Water-Blocked PUR)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard FM020712 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation 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
FM020712 Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
FM020712 Config A (Compact)	4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	10.4	155	4.5	85
FM020712 Config B (Standard)	4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	13.3	265	9.6	110
FM020712 Config C (Heavy Hybrid)	8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	16.6	420	18.5	140

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 ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	28.40	600 V (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	600 V (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	600 V (High-Power Hybrid)	−30…+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 (ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −30…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

ASTM B33 / Subsea 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 FM020712 ASTM B33 / Subsea 600 V 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

PDFFM020712 2,000m Water-Blocked Shielded-Pair Acoustic Tow Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXFM020712 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 FM020712 (FM020712 2,000m Water-Blocked Shielded-Pair Acoustic Tow Cable)?

FM020712 (FM020712 2,000m Water-Blocked Shielded-Pair Acoustic Tow Cable) is manufactured in accordance with ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation for 600 V service over -30 °C to +80 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises isolated foil-shielded pairs (4×2×20 awg), power conductors (3×18 awg, 600 v) and subsea black pur outer jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for FM020712?

The minimum bending radius for FM020712 is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of FM020712 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Isolated Foil-Shielded Pairs (4×2×20 AWG) — Black/White numbered pairs (46 Ω, 33 pF/ft) with isolated Al/PET foil & drain; (02) Power Conductors (3×18 AWG, 600 V) — Three stranded tinned copper power cores cabled in central core; (03) Thermoset Water-Block & Overall Foil — Interstices filled with thermoset waterblock + overall Alum/Polyester shield & drain; (04) 800 lb Synthetic Fiber Strength Layer — Overall braided aramid/synthetic strength member (800 lbs MBL, 160 lbs SWL); (05) Subsea Black PUR Outer Jacket — Flexible hydrolysis-resistant black polyurethane jacket (2,000 m depth rated).

What factory test certificates are supplied with FM020712?

Every production drum of FM020712 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per ASTM B33 / 2,000 m Undersea Acoustic Instrumentation, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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