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Oceanographic inductive mooring cable EN 12385-438.9 kN MBL3×19 Seale GIPS

GM1253901 3×19 Inductive Mooring CableEN 12385-4 / ISO 13628-5 · 3×19 Seale GIPS · 38.9 kN oceanographic inductive mooring cable

GM1253901 3×19 oceanographic inductive mooring and telemetry wire rope combining a 6.35 mm galvanized steel 3×19 Seale strand with an extruded 9.53 mm black HDPE jacket for seawater-return inductive modems.

Water-resistant

Anti-torsion braid

Outdoor & humid

Ozone, UV & moisture

Configuration

Order designation: GM1253901 1/4" Jacketed to 3/8"
Outer Ø ≈: 9.5 mm
Weight in air ≈: 205 kg/km
Breaking load ≈: 38.9 kN
Core / stranding: 3 × 19 Seale GIPS

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: Inductive Data
Operating temp.: −40…+70 °C
Min. bend radius: 15–20 × OD
Core / conductor: 3×19 Seale GIPS
Outer protection: HDPE 9.53 mm
Standard: EN 12385-4

Typical values for this cable type, based on EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is GM1253901 right for your machine?

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Engineered for deep-water hydrostatic immersion and marine deployment per EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5.

Vertical / spreader reel

Suitable

Suitable for subsea winch deployment, LARS sheaves and vertical marine suspension within 15–20 × OD.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Verified for fixed subsea structure routing, deck jumpers and seabed interconnections.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Not intended for high-cycle dry factory drag chains; select a dedicated拖链/drag-chain cable for indoor automation.

Subsea ROV Main Lift Umbilical

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableSubsea ROV, AUV & Towed Array SystemsOffshore Oil, Gas & Subsea Production UmbilicalsOceanographic Mooring & Deep-Water TelemetryNaval Defence, Hydrographic & Sonar Arrays

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: GM1253901 (EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5) featuring 3x19 galvanized improved plow steel wire rope, void-free thermoplastic interstice impregnation and abrasion-resistant hdpe insulating outer jacket (3-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	3x19 Galvanized Improved Plow Steel Wire Rope	Three-strand x 19-wire (57-wire Seale/Warrington) hot-dip galvanized high-tensile steel load-bearing conductor & mooring coreEN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5
2	Void-Free Thermoplastic Interstice Impregnation	Extruded polymeric matrix forced into strand interstices to block axial water migration and internal fretting corrosionEN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5
3	Abrasion-Resistant HDPE Insulating Outer Jacket	High-density polyethylene (HDPE) seawater-insulating outer jacket completing the single-wire seawater-return inductive loopEN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5

GM1253901 — Standard Subsea Execution

Built to EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5 with 3x19 galvanized improved plow steel wire rope and abrasion-resistant hdpe insulating outer jacket

GM1253901 — Custom Length & Termination

Available in continuous subsea winch lengths or factory-moulded / socket-terminated assemblies

GM1253901 — Hydrostatic & Factory Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine electrical, optical & hydrostatic test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: Inductive Data (EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5)
Core / conductor construction: 3x19 Galvanized Improved Plow Steel Wire Rope — Three-strand x 19-wire (57-wire Seale/Warrington) hot-dip galvanized high-tensile steel load-bearing conductor & mooring core
Primary dielectric / buffering: Void-Free Thermoplastic Interstice Impregnation — Extruded polymeric matrix forced into strand interstices to block axial water migration and internal fretting corrosion

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+70 °C (subsea immersion & marine deck service)
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on marine export reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Abrasion-Resistant HDPE Insulating Outer Jacket — High-density polyethylene (HDPE) seawater-insulating outer jacket completing the single-wire seawater-return inductive loop
Minimum bending radius: 15–20 × OD
Hydrostatic depth rating: Up to 6,000 m water depth (60 MPa hydrostatic pressure)

Resistance

Seawater, hydrolysis & oil resistance: Continuous seawater immersion, hydraulic fluids and marine UV per EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: GM1253901
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard GM1253901 subsea configurations

Manufactured to EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5 for deep-water ROV, towed array, mooring and subsea production systems.

Dimensions, breaking load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Weight in air ≈ kg/km	Breaking load kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
GM1253901 Subsea Construction Schedule (−40…+70 °C)
GM1253901 1/4" Jacketed to 3/8"	6.35 mm Steel / 9.53 mm OD	3 × 19 Seale GIPS	9.5	205	38.9	145
GM1253901 5/16" Jacketed to 7/16"	7.94 mm Steel / 11.1 mm OD	3 × 19 Seale GIPS	11.1	302	60.1	170
GM1253901 3/8" Jacketed to 1/2"	9.53 mm Steel / 12.7 mm OD	3 × 19 Seale GIPS	12.7	425	85.4	195

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core counts, optical fibre counts, armour wire grades and factory-moulded subsea terminations available per EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
6.35 mm Steel / 9.53 mm OD	7.80	≥ 10 GΩ·km insulation	−40…+70 °C
7.94 mm Steel / 11.1 mm OD	5.10	≥ 10 GΩ·km insulation	−40…+70 °C
9.53 mm Steel / 12.7 mm OD	3.60	≥ 10 GΩ·km insulation	−40…+70 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric, OTDR optical 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, optical OTDR & dimensional verification (EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5)	Electrical resistance, optical attenuation at 1310/1550 nm and OD within EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5 tolerances	Every manufactured drum / assembly
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance over full length	Every manufactured drum / assembly
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & bend-over-sheave qualification (EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5)	Verified structural and transmission integrity under deep-water pressure and tensile cycling across −40…+70 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

EN 12385-4 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 GM1253901 EN 12385-4 Inductive Data SUBSEA CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty marine export wooden/steel drums or pressure-tested coiled assemblies
Standard lengths: Custom continuous winch lengths up to 6,000 m or cut-to-length assemblies
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom umbilical builds)
Lead time: 3–6 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFGM1253901 3×19 Inductive Mooring Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXGM1253901 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-22
Updated: 2026-10-22

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define GM1253901 (GM1253901 3×19 Inductive Mooring Cable)?

GM1253901 (GM1253901 3×19 Inductive Mooring Cable) is engineered in accordance with EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5 for Inductive Data service over -40 °C to +70 °C. Its 3-layer construction comprises 3x19 galvanized improved plow steel wire rope, void-free thermoplastic interstice impregnation and abrasion-resistant hdpe insulating outer jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for GM1253901?

The minimum bending radius for GM1253901 is 15–20 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 °C to +70 °C, ensuring mechanical, optical and dielectric stability during subsea deployment and winch handling.

How are the concentric layers of GM1253901 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 3x19 Galvanized Improved Plow Steel Wire Rope (Three-strand x 19-wire (57-wire Seale/Warrington) hot-dip galvanized high-tensile steel load-bearing conductor & mooring core); (02) Void-Free Thermoplastic Interstice Impregnation (Extruded polymeric matrix forced into strand interstices to block axial water migration and internal fretting corrosion); (03) Abrasion-Resistant HDPE Insulating Outer Jacket (High-density polyethylene (HDPE) seawater-insulating outer jacket completing the single-wire seawater-return inductive loop).

What factory test certificates are supplied with GM1253901?

Every production drum or assembly of GM1253901 undergoes routine electrical/optical continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per EN 12385-4 / ASTM A1023 / ISO 13628-5, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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