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Spiral-4 full-duplex commercial diver communication cableASTM B3 / IMCA D 0141,000 V Spiral-4 QuadSS or Aramid Braided

FM088095 1,000 V Spiral-4 Commercial Diver Communication CableASTM B3 / D1248 · 0.6/1 kV · Spiral-4 full-duplex commercial diver communication cable

FM088095 Series 1000 V Stainless-Steel or Aramid-Braided Water-Blocked Commercial Diver Communication Cable (ASTM B3 / D1248, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +80 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Anti-torsion braid

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: FM088095 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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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…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 4×20 AWG Cu
Outer protection: SS/Aramid
Standard: ASTM B3 / D1248

Typical values for this cable type, based on ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is FM088095 right for your machine?

FM088095 Series 1000 V Stainless-Steel or Aramid-Braided Water-Blocked Commercial Diver Communication Cable (ASTM B3 / D1248, 0.6/1 kV, -30 °C to +80 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

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: FM088095 (ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard) featuring spiral-4 conductors (4×20 awg 7/28), astm d1248 pe insulation (blue & black) and marine pvc / polyurethane outer jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Spiral-4 Conductors (4×20 AWG 7/28)	ASTM B3 stranded annealed bare copper in star-quad (Spiral-4) geometry
2	ASTM D1248 PE Insulation (Blue & Black)	1,000 V polyethylene insulation color-coded Blue & Black with numbered markers
3	Solid Extruded PE Inner Bedding	Solid extruded bedding layer resisting hydrostatic squeeze (or flexible waterblock)
4	Braided Stainless Steel / Aramid Armor	Braided stainless-steel armor (250 lbs on FM088095) or Aramid braid (up to 750 lbs)
5	Marine PVC / Polyurethane Outer Jacket	Tear- and abrasion-resistant subsea outer jacket (Ø 9.1–10.9 mm)

FM088095 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard with spiral-4 conductors (4×20 awg 7/28) and marine pvc / polyurethane outer jacket

FM088095 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

FM088095 — 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 B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard)
Core / conductor construction: Spiral-4 Conductors (4×20 AWG 7/28) — ASTM B3 stranded annealed bare copper in star-quad (Spiral-4) geometry
Primary dielectric / buffering: ASTM D1248 PE Insulation (Blue & Black) — 1,000 V polyethylene insulation color-coded Blue & Black with numbered markers

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Marine PVC / Polyurethane Outer Jacket — Tear- and abrasion-resistant subsea outer jacket (Ø 9.1–10.9 mm)
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Braided Stainless Steel / Aramid Armor — Braided stainless-steel armor (250 lbs on FM088095) or Aramid braid (up to 750 lbs)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard
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: FM088095
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (SS/Aramid + PUR/PVC)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard FM088095 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard 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
FM088095 Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
FM088095 Config A (Compact)	4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	10.4	155	4.5	85
FM088095 Config B (Standard)	4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	13.3	265	9.6	110
FM088095 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 B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard.

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	0.6/1 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	0.6/1 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−30…+80 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	0.6/1 kV (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 B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard)	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 (ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard)	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 B3 / D1248 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 FM088095 ASTM B3 / D1248 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

PDFFM088095 1,000 V Spiral-4 Commercial Diver Communication Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXFM088095 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 FM088095 (FM088095 1,000 V Spiral-4 Commercial Diver Communication Cable)?

FM088095 (FM088095 1,000 V Spiral-4 Commercial Diver Communication Cable) is manufactured in accordance with ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard for 0.6/1 kV service over -30 °C to +80 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises spiral-4 conductors (4×20 awg 7/28), astm d1248 pe insulation (blue & black) and marine pvc / polyurethane outer jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for FM088095?

The minimum bending radius for FM088095 is 8 × 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 FM088095 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Spiral-4 Conductors (4×20 AWG 7/28) — ASTM B3 stranded annealed bare copper in star-quad (Spiral-4) geometry; (02) ASTM D1248 PE Insulation (Blue & Black) — 1,000 V polyethylene insulation color-coded Blue & Black with numbered markers; (03) Solid Extruded PE Inner Bedding — Solid extruded bedding layer resisting hydrostatic squeeze (or flexible waterblock); (04) Braided Stainless Steel / Aramid Armor — Braided stainless-steel armor (250 lbs on FM088095) or Aramid braid (up to 750 lbs); (05) Marine PVC / Polyurethane Outer Jacket — Tear- and abrasion-resistant subsea outer jacket (Ø 9.1–10.9 mm).

What factory test certificates are supplied with FM088095?

Every production drum of FM088095 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per ASTM B3 / ASTM D1248 / IMCA D 014 Diver Comms Standard, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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