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subsea umbilical, ROV tether & oceanographic tow cable MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm Solid Streamer48 V DC / 300 V (-20 to +70 °C)Polyurethane (PUR) Streamer Outer Sh

MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Aramid All-Solid Marine Seismic Streamer CableMicroEel Ø 30.5 mm Solid Streamer — 48 V DC / 300 V — -20 to +70 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Aramid All-Solid Marine Seismic Streamer Cable (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm Solid Streamer) engineered for 48 V DC / 300 V service across -20 to +70 °C (min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer 4Pr / 8Ch
Outer Ø ≈: 11.2 mm
Net weight ≈: 175 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 12.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid

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: 48 V DC / 300 V
Operating temp.: −20…+70 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: 12-24 Channel Wi
Outer protection: Polyurethane (PU
Standard: MicroEel Ø 30.5

Typical values for this cable type, based on MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer right for your machine?

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: MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification) featuring 12-24 channel wideband hydrophone pairs, 1,800 lbs aramid tensile strength core and polyurethane (pur) streamer outer sheath (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	12-24 Channel Wideband Hydrophone Pairs	Low-noise shielded twisted pairs with polyolefin insulation
2	1,800 lbs Aramid Tensile Strength Core	Central high-modulus aramid rope for nearshore towing
3	30.5 mm All-Solid Elastomeric Fill	Compact solid elastomeric acoustic cavity
4	Polyurethane (PUR) Streamer Outer Sheath	Smooth yellow abrasion-resistant polyurethane jacket

MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification with 12-24 channel wideband hydrophone pairs and polyurethane (pur) streamer outer sheath

MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer — 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 MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 48 V DC / 300 V (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 12-24 Channel Wideband Hydrophone Pairs — Low-noise shielded twisted pairs with polyolefin insulation
Primary dielectric / buffering: 1,800 lbs Aramid Tensile Strength Core — Central high-modulus aramid rope for nearshore towing

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −20…+70 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Polyurethane (PUR) Streamer Outer Sheath — Smooth yellow abrasion-resistant polyurethane jacket
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: 30.5 mm All-Solid Elastomeric Fill — Compact solid elastomeric acoustic cavity

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer 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: MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Polyurethane (PU)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Breaking / tensile kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer Construction Schedule (−20…+70 °C)
MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer 4Pr / 8Ch	4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	11.2	175	12.5	90
MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer 8Pr / 16Ch	8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	16.4	340	24.0	130
MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer 16Pr / 24Ch	16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	24.8	690	35.0	195

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 MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	42.00	48 V DC / 300 V (≤55 nF/km)	−20…+70 °C
8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	26.00	48 V DC / 300 V (≤60 nF/km)	−20…+70 °C
16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	15.20	48 V DC / 300 V (≤65 nF/km)	−20…+70 °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, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 48 V DC / 300 V rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −20…+70 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm Solid Streamer 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 MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm Solid Streamer 48 V DC / 300 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

PDFMicroEel Ø 30.5 mm 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Aramid All-Solid Marin – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXMicroEel 30.5mm Streamer spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Aramid All-Solid Marine Seismic Streamer Cable)?

MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer (MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Aramid All-Solid Marine Seismic Streamer Cable) is manufactured in accordance with MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification for 48 V DC / 300 V service over -20 to +70 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises 12-24 channel wideband hydrophone pairs, 1,800 lbs aramid tensile strength core and polyurethane (pur) streamer outer sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer?

The minimum bending radius for MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -20 to +70 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 12-24 Channel Wideband Hydrophone Pairs — Low-noise shielded twisted pairs with polyolefin insulation; (02) 1,800 lbs Aramid Tensile Strength Core — Central high-modulus aramid rope for nearshore towing; (03) 30.5 mm All-Solid Elastomeric Fill — Compact solid elastomeric acoustic cavity; (04) Polyurethane (PUR) Streamer Outer Sheath — Smooth yellow abrasion-resistant polyurethane jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer?

Every production drum of MicroEel 30.5mm Streamer undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per MicroEel Ø 30.5 mm (1,600 lbs Aramid) 12–24 Channel Small-Diameter Solid Streamer Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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