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aquaculture feeder drag-chain & subsea robotic torsion cable DIN VDE 0285 / UL 20233300/500 V (-40 to +80 °C)Subsea / Marine Outer Protective She

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder CableDIN VDE 0285 / UL 20233 — 300/500 V — -40 to +80 °C Subsea & Marine Cable

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder Cable featuring flexible stranded copper conductors (12 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (DIN VDE 0285 / UL 20233, 300/500 V, -40 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 5 × OD).

Water-resistant

Oil-resistant

Outdoor & humid

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder 4G1.5 / 5C18AWG
Outer Ø ≈: 9.6 mm
Net weight ≈: 145 kg/km
Max. pulling ≈: 2.2 kN
Core / stranding: IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu

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: 300/500 V
Operating temp.: −40…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 5 × OD
Core / conductor: Flexible Strande
Outer protection: Subsea / Marine
Standard: DIN VDE 0285 / U

Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder right for your machine?

Energy chain / drag chain

Suitable

Short-pitch Class 6 copper stranding and low-adhesion TPE/PUR jackets deliver multi-million-cycle life in horizontal and self-supporting d

Free-hanging vertical run

Suitable

Robotic torsion (RF-Torsion) and coiled spiral builds absorb ±180°/m to ±360°/m multi-axis twist on ROV pan-and-tilt and manipulator wrist

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Hydrolysis-, seawater-, fish-oil- and UV-resistant outer jackets operate reliably above open fish tanks and coastal feed tracks.

Switchgear & control cabinet wiring

Suitable

High-coverage tinned copper braided screens protect encoder, load-cell and servo signals from VFD interference.

Vertical / spreader reel

Not suitable

Drag-chain and robotic wrist cables are not designed for high-tension deep-ocean vertical lift winches.

Use RM0045 Heavy ROV Umbilical

Typical machinesIndustrial Automation CableAutomated Aquaculture Rail & Gantry Feeding SystemsSubsea ROV Electric Manipulator Wrists & Pan-Tilt UnitsHatchery Grading, Vaccination & Fish-Counting AutomationSeafood Cold-Storage & Automated Packaging Drag Chains

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder (DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard) featuring flexible stranded copper conductors (12 cores), cross-linked elastomeric / polymer core insulation and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (4-layer construction).

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder — stepped horizontal cutaway showing Flexible Stranded Copper Conductors (12 Cores) and Sub — Layer cutaway

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Flexible Stranded Copper Conductors (12	Class 5 / class 6 copper conductors
2	Cross-Linked Elastomeric / Polymer Core	High-stiffness polypropylene (pp) core insulation
3	Water-Blocking Tape & Inner Bedding	Hydrostatic water-blocking filler and low-friction separator wrap
4	Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath	Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard with flexible stranded copper conductors (12 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder — Custom Winch Length / Molded Termination

Available on continuous export winch drums or factory-terminated with subsea wet-mate / mechanical sockets

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder — Hydrostatic & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor/optical continuity & hydrostatic qualification report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / operating system: 300/500 V (DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard)
Core / conductor construction: Flexible Stranded Copper Conductors (12 Cores) — Class 5 / class 6 copper conductors
Primary dielectric / optical buffer: Cross-Linked Elastomeric / Polymer Core Insulation — High-stiffness polypropylene (pp) core insulation

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+80 °C (submerged seawater & topside deck service)
Hydrostatic & thermal cycling endurance: Verified cold-bend and wet dielectric stability across −40…+80 °C per DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel cable drum

Mechanical

Outer jacket / sheath protection: Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath — Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath
Minimum bending radius: 5 × OD
Reinforcement / screen / bedding layer: Water-Blocking Tape & Inner Bedding — Hydrostatic water-blocking filler and low-friction separator wrap

Resistance

Seawater, hydrolysis & oil resistance: Resistant to permanent seawater immersion, hydrolysis, hydraulic oil and bio-fouling per DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard
Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Radial and longitudinal water-blocking integrity verified per DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard
Subsea & conductor qualification standards: IEC 60228 / DNV-ST-E402 / ISO 13628-5 / IEC 60794 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Subsea / Marine )
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder configurations

Manufactured to DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard for subsea robotics, ROV umbilicals, marine aquaculture and offshore sensor applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Max. pulling kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C)
MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder 4G1.5 / 5C18AWG	4G1.5 mm² (or 5C × 18 AWG)	IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu	9.6	145	2.2	55
MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder 7G1.5 / 8C16AWG	7G1.5 mm² (or 8C × 16 AWG)	IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu	12.2	235	3.6	70
MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder 12G2.5 / 16C16AWG	12G2.5 mm² (or 16C × 16 AWG)	IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu	17.4	510	7.5	105

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core counts, optical fiber channels, wet-mate terminations and continuous winch lengths available per DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km	Rating / Impedance / Load	Operating temp.
4G1.5 mm² (or 5C × 18 AWG)	13.30	300/500 V (18 A)	−40…+80 °C
7G1.5 mm² (or 8C × 16 AWG)	13.30	300/500 V (16 A)	−40…+80 °C
12G2.5 mm² (or 16C × 16 AWG)	7.98	300/500 V (22 A)	−40…+80 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance / OTDR optical attenuation, AC dielectric 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 DC resistance / OTDR optical & dimensional check (DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard)	DC resistance at 20 °C, optical attenuation and wall thickness within DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard limits	Every manufactured drum length
AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified wet insulation resistance for 300/500 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile load & seawater immersion qualification (DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard)	Verified hydrostatic pressure integrity, breaking load and flex endurance 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

DIN VDE 0285 / UL 20233 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 MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder DIN VDE 0285 / UL 20233 300/500 V CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel winch reels or pre-terminated subsea assemblies
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m, 3,000 m continuous winch lengths or custom cut-to-length subsea jumpers
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 300 m (custom subsea builds)
Lead time: 2–4 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFMF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXMF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-29
Updated: 2026-10-29

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder (MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder Cable)?

MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder (MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder Cable) is manufactured in accordance with DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard for 300/500 V subsea,ROV and marine aquaculture service over -40 to +80 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises flexible stranded copper conductors (12 cores), cross-linked elastomeric / polymer core insulation and subsea / marine outer protective sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder?

The minimum bending radius for MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder is 5 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical flex endurance and hydrostatic reliability in subsea winches, TMS cages and aquaculture installations.

How are the concentric layers of MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Flexible Stranded Copper Conductors (12 Cores) — Class 5 / class 6 copper conductors; (02) Cross-Linked Elastomeric / Polymer Core Insulation — High-stiffness polypropylene (pp) core insulation; (03) Water-Blocking Tape & Inner Bedding — Hydrostatic water-blocking filler and low-friction separator wrap; (04) Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath — Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder?

Every production drum of MF-512-PUR Flexible Feeder undergoes routine conductor DC resistance / optical OTDR continuity, AC high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per DIN VDE 0285 MF-512-PUR Flexible Aquaculture Feeder Drag-Chain Standard, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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