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Floating low-density electro-optical EOD & MCM ROV tether2,400 V & 1,500 V HVd = 0.92–0.98 FloatingNon-Magnetic EOD/MCM

REF 50899 & REF 51332 2,400 V / 1,500 V Floating EOD/MCM ROV TetherSubsea EOD / MCM ROV · 1.8/3 kV · Floating low-density electro-optical eod & mcm rov

REF 50899 & REF 51332 2,400 V / 1,500 V Special-Polyolefin Electro-Optical Fibre-Braided Low-Density Floating (d=0.92–0.98) EOD & MCM ROV Tether Cable (Subsea EOD / MCM ROV, 1.8/3 kV, -25 °C to +70 °C, min. bend radius 10 × OD).

Water-resistant

Anti-torsion braid

EMC screen

Outdoor & humid

Configuration

Order designation: REF 50899 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: 1.8/3 kV
Operating temp.: −25…+70 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: 3×0.93
Outer protection: Floating Yellow
Standard: Subsea EOD

Typical values for this cable type, based on MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is REF 50899 & REF 51332 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 50899 & REF 51332 (MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV) featuring hv power conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²), signal cores / pairs and floating low-density polyolefin jacket (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	HV Power Conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²)	2,400 V tinned copper (REF 50899) or 1,500 V special alloy (REF 51332) in polyolefin
2	Signal Cores / Pairs	1×0.22 mm² plain copper (REF 50899) or 2×(2×0.34 mm²) sheathed alloy pairs (REF 51332)
3	Optical Fibres (3×SMF / 2×MMF)	3 tight-buffered 9/125 µm SM fibres (REF 50899) or 2 loose-tube 62.5/125 MMF (REF 51332)
4	Polyolefin Inner Sheath & Fibre Braid	Special polyolefin inner sheath + synthetic fibre braid (2,300 daN / 1,000 daN break)
5	Floating Low-Density Polyolefin Jacket	Yellow low-density polyolefin outer sheath (seawater density 0.98 / 0.92, Ø 14–15 mm)

REF 50899 & REF 51332 — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV with hv power conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²) and floating low-density polyolefin jacket

REF 50899 & REF 51332 — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

REF 50899 & REF 51332 — 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 MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 1.8/3 kV (MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV)
Core / conductor construction: HV Power Conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²) — 2,400 V tinned copper (REF 50899) or 1,500 V special alloy (REF 51332) in polyolefin
Primary dielectric / buffering: Signal Cores / Pairs — 1×0.22 mm² plain copper (REF 50899) or 2×(2×0.34 mm²) sheathed alloy pairs (REF 51332)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −25…+70 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Floating Low-Density Polyolefin Jacket — Yellow low-density polyolefin outer sheath (seawater density 0.98 / 0.92, Ø 14–15 mm)
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty: Polyolefin Inner Sheath & Fibre Braid — Special polyolefin inner sheath + synthetic fibre braid (2,300 daN / 1,000 daN break)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking: Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance: Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV
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 50899 & REF 51332
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked yellow outer finish (Floating Yellow Polyolefin)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard REF 50899 & REF 51332 subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV 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 50899 & REF 51332 Construction Schedule (−25…+70 °C)
REF 50899 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 50899 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 50899 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 MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV.

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	1.8/3 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−25…+70 °C
4×2×20 AWG + 4×16 AWG (or 8C)	10.70	1.8/3 kV (45–100 Ω data)	−25…+70 °C
8×2×20 AWG + 4×12 AWG (or 12C)	5.40	1.8/3 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 (MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 1.8/3 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV)	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 EOD / MCM ROV 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 50899 & REF 51332 Subsea EOD / MCM ROV 1.8/3 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 50899 & REF 51332 2,400 V / 1,500 V Floating EOD/MCM ROV Tether – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXREF 50899 & REF 51332 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 REF 50899 & REF 51332 (REF 50899 & REF 51332 2,400 V / 1,500 V Floating EOD/MCM ROV Tether)?

REF 50899 & REF 51332 (REF 50899 & REF 51332 2,400 V / 1,500 V Floating EOD/MCM ROV Tether) is manufactured in accordance with MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV for 1.8/3 kV service over -25 °C to +70 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises hv power conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²), signal cores / pairs and floating low-density polyolefin jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for REF 50899 & REF 51332?

The minimum bending radius for REF 50899 & REF 51332 is 10 × 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 50899 & REF 51332 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) HV Power Conductors (3×0.93 / 3×0.6 mm²) — 2,400 V tinned copper (REF 50899) or 1,500 V special alloy (REF 51332) in polyolefin; (02) Signal Cores / Pairs — 1×0.22 mm² plain copper (REF 50899) or 2×(2×0.34 mm²) sheathed alloy pairs (REF 51332); (03) Optical Fibres (3×SMF / 2×MMF) — 3 tight-buffered 9/125 µm SM fibres (REF 50899) or 2 loose-tube 62.5/125 MMF (REF 51332); (04) Polyolefin Inner Sheath & Fibre Braid — Special polyolefin inner sheath + synthetic fibre braid (2,300 daN / 1,000 daN break); (05) Floating Low-Density Polyolefin Jacket — Yellow low-density polyolefin outer sheath (seawater density 0.98 / 0.92, Ø 14–15 mm).

What factory test certificates are supplied with REF 50899 & REF 51332?

Every production drum of REF 50899 & REF 51332 undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per MIL-STD / Non-Magnetic Floating EOD & Mine-Clearance ROV, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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