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8,900 daN steel-wire armoured underwater acoustic sonar cable1,000 V & 500 V Cores8,900 daN Steel ArmourUnderwater Acoustic Sonar

REF 50108 (Acoustique Armé Acier) 1,000 V Steel-Armoured Sonar CableSubsea Acoustic SWA · 0.6/1 kV · 8,900 dan steel-wire armoured underwater acoustic

REF 50108 (Acoustique Armé Acier) 1,000 V / 500 V PE/PP-Insulated Copper-Braid Shielded Galvanized Steel-Wire Armoured (8,900 daN) PUR Underwater Acoustic Detection Cable (Subsea Acoustic SWA, 0.6/1 kV, -25 °C to +70 °C).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Anti-torsion braid

Oil-resistant

Configuration

Order designation: REF 50108 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.: −25…+70 °C
Min. bend radius: 12 × OD
Core / conductor: 1×4.0 + 2×1.0
Outer protection: 8,900 daN SWA
Standard: Subsea Acoustic

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) 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: REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) (IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection) featuring composite conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6), watertight stranding & copper braid and polyurethane outer sheath (ø28 ± 1 mm) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Composite Conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6)	1×4.0 mm² PP (500 V) + 2×1.0 mm² PE (500 V) + 3×0.6 mm² PE (1,000 V) plain copper
2	Watertight Stranding & Copper Braid	Watertightness compound in voids + overall plain copper wire braid shield
3	HDPE Inner Sheath	Extruded high-density polyethylene inner bedding resisting hydrostatic pressure
4	Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (8,900 daN)	Helically served galvanized round steel wires (89 kN theoretical breaking strength)
5	Polyurethane Outer Sheath (Ø28 ± 1 mm)	Black abrasion- and seawater-resistant polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket

REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection with composite conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6) and polyurethane outer sheath (ø28 ± 1 mm)

REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) — 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 IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection)
Core / conductor construction: Composite Conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6) — 1×4.0 mm² PP (500 V) + 2×1.0 mm² PE (500 V) + 3×0.6 mm² PE (1,000 V) plain copper
Primary dielectric / buffering: Watertight Stranding & Copper Braid — Watertightness compound in voids + overall plain copper wire braid shield

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −25…+70 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Polyurethane Outer Sheath (Ø28 ± 1 mm) — Black abrasion- and seawater-resistant polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket
Minimum bending radius: 12 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (8,900 daN) — Helically served galvanized round steel wires (89 kN theoretical breaking strength)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection
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: REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (8,900 daN SWA + PUR)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection 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
REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) Construction Schedule (−25…+70 °C)
REF 50108 Config A (Compact)	4×2×24 AWG + 2×18 AWG (or 4C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	10.4	155	4.5	85
REF 50108 Config B (Standard)	4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	Stranded tinned Cu (IEC 60228 / ASTM)	13.3	265	9.6	110
REF 50108 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 IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection.

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)	−25…+70 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	0.6/1 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−25…+70 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	0.6/1 kV (High-Power Hybrid)	−25…+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, continuity & dimensional verification (IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection)	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 (IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection)	Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −25…+70 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

Subsea Acoustic SWA 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 REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) Subsea Acoustic SWA 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

PDFREF 50108 (Acoustique Armé Acier) 1,000 V Steel-Armoured Sonar Cable – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXREF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

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What governing standard and construction define REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) (REF 50108 (Acoustique Armé Acier) 1,000 V Steel-Armoured Sonar Cable)?

REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) (REF 50108 (Acoustique Armé Acier) 1,000 V Steel-Armoured Sonar Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection for 0.6/1 kV service over -25 °C to +70 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises composite conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6), watertight stranding & copper braid and polyurethane outer sheath (ø28 ± 1 mm).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER)?

The minimum bending radius for REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) is 12 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -25 °C to +70 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.

How are the concentric layers of REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Composite Conductors (1×4.0 + 2×1.0 + 3×0.6) — 1×4.0 mm² PP (500 V) + 2×1.0 mm² PE (500 V) + 3×0.6 mm² PE (1,000 V) plain copper; (02) Watertight Stranding & Copper Braid — Watertightness compound in voids + overall plain copper wire braid shield; (03) HDPE Inner Sheath — Extruded high-density polyethylene inner bedding resisting hydrostatic pressure; (04) Galvanized Steel Wire Armour (8,900 daN) — Helically served galvanized round steel wires (89 kN theoretical breaking strength); (05) Polyurethane Outer Sheath (Ø28 ± 1 mm) — Black abrasion- and seawater-resistant polyurethane (PUR) outer jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER)?

Every production drum of REF 50108 (ACOUSTIQUE ARMÉ ACIER) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEC 60228 / 8,900 daN Steel-Armoured Acoustic Detection, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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