Immersion & wet locations
Hydrolysis-resistant subsea PUR or HDPE outer sheath and water-blocked core interstices withstand continuous deep-ocean hydrostatic immers
Product
RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Crawler Tether featuring flexible stranded copper conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (EN 13508 / DNV Subsea, 600 V, -30 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).
Typical values for this cable type, based on EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.
Application fit
RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Crawler Tether featuring flexible stranded copper conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (EN 13508 / DNV Subsea, 600 V, -30 to +80 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).
Hydrolysis-resistant subsea PUR or HDPE outer sheath and water-blocked core interstices withstand continuous deep-ocean hydrostatic immers
Contra-helical galvanized steel wire armour or high-modulus aramid/LCP braid supports vertical traction winches, TMS cages and tow sheaves
Torque-balanced armour or neutrally buoyant foamed-PUR jacket prevents hockling and kinking during free-swimming ROV and tether excursions
Resists seawater, marine bio-fouling, hydraulic oil, UV radiation and abrasion across vessel A-frames and launch-and-recovery systems (LAR
Subsea ROV umbilicals and tow cables are optimized for winch deployment and water-column catenaries rather than high-speed factory drag ch
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Shown: RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Crawler (EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard) featuring flexible stranded copper conductors (4 cores), aramid / lcp braided strength member and subsea / marine outer protective sheath (3-layer construction).

| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flexible Stranded Copper Conductors (4 C | Class 5 / Class 6 copper conductors with High-density polyethylene (HDPE / PE) core insulation |
| 2 | Aramid / LCP Braided Strength Member | High-tenacity synthetic fiber braid absorbing dynamic tension |
| 3 | Subsea / Marine Outer Protective Sheath | Black hydrolysis- & abrasion-resistant marine Polyurethane (PUR) outer sheath |
Built to EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard with flexible stranded copper conductors (4 cores) and subsea / marine outer protective sheath
Available on continuous export winch drums or factory-terminated with subsea wet-mate / mechanical sockets
Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor/optical continuity & hydrostatic qualification report
Technical data
Sizes
Manufactured to EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard for subsea robotics, ROV umbilicals, marine aquaculture and offshore sensor applications.
| Order designation | Configuration | Core / stranding | Outer Ø ≈ mm | Net weight ≈ kg/km | Max. pulling kN ≈ | Min. bend R mm | Enquiry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Crawler Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C) | |||||||
| RMP350 4G1.5 / 5C18AWG | 4G1.5 mm² (or 5C × 18 AWG) | IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu | 9.6 | 145 | 2.2 | 55 | |
| RMP350 7G1.5 / 8C16AWG | 7G1.5 mm² (or 8C × 16 AWG) | IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu | 12.2 | 235 | 3.6 | 70 | |
| RMP350 12G2.5 / 16C16AWG | 12G2.5 mm² (or 16C × 16 AWG) | IEC 60228 Class 5/6 Cu/SnCu | 17.4 | 510 | 7.5 | 105 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ Ω/km | Rating / Impedance / Load | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4G1.5 mm² (or 5C × 18 AWG) | 13.30 | 600 V (18 A) | −30…+80 °C |
| 7G1.5 mm² (or 8C × 16 AWG) | 13.30 | 600 V (16 A) | −30…+80 °C |
| 12G2.5 mm² (or 16C × 16 AWG) | 7.98 | 600 V (22 A) | −30…+80 °C |
Quality & approvals
Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.
| Testing & inspection | Test value / reference | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Routine tests | ||
| Conductor DC resistance / OTDR optical & dimensional check (EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard) | DC resistance at 20 °C, optical attenuation and wall thickness within EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard limits | Every manufactured drum length |
| AC high-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard) | Zero dielectric breakdown and verified wet insulation resistance for 600 V rating | Every manufactured drum length |
| Sample tests | ||
| Hydrostatic pressure, tensile load & seawater immersion qualification (EN 13508 RMP350/RMP500 Long-Range Pipeline & Tunnel Crawler Tether Standard) | Verified hydrostatic pressure integrity, breaking load and flex endurance across −30…+80 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
Marking & supply
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Technical documents
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