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subsea umbilical, ROV tether & oceanographic tow cable RT0168 / RT0173 Subsea EO1.0 kV – 3.3 kV (-30 to +80 °C)Wear-Resistant Polymer Outer Sheath

RT0168 / RT0173 1.0–3.3 kV Scientific ROV & Subsea Junction Box Electro-Optical Umbilical (130 kN)RT0168 / RT0173 Subsea EO — 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV — -30 to +80 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

RT0168 / RT0173 1.0–3.3 kV Scientific ROV & Subsea Junction Box Electro-Optical Umbilical (130 kN) (RT0168 / RT0173 Subsea EO) engineered for 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV service across -30 to +80 °C (min. bend radius 10 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: RT0168 Config A
Outer Ø ≈: 32.0 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,850 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 85.0 kN
Core / stranding: Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO

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: 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV
Operating temp.: −30…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 10 × OD
Core / conductor: FIST Stainless-S
Outer protection: Wear-Resistant P
Standard: RT0168 / RT0173

Typical values for this cable type, based on RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is RT0168 / RT0173 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: RT0168 / RT0173 (RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification) featuring fist stainless-steel optical unit (6-12f), multi-gauge power & signal cores (6—12c) and wear-resistant polymer outer sheath (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	FIST Stainless-Steel Optical Unit (6-12F	Central hermetic stainless-steel tube with SM/MM optical fibers
2	Multi-Gauge Power & Signal Cores (6—12C)	0.5 mm² to 6.0 mm² stranded copper conductors with polyolefin insulation
3	High-Tensile Armour Layer (100-130 kN)	Load-bearing armour engineered for deep-sea deployment
4	Wear-Resistant Polymer Outer Sheath	High-visibility yellow abrasion-resistant jacket (Ø 27-35 mm)

RT0168 / RT0173 — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification with fist stainless-steel optical unit (6-12f) and wear-resistant polymer outer sheath

RT0168 / RT0173 — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

RT0168 / RT0173 — 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 RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV (RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification)
Core / conductor construction: FIST Stainless-Steel Optical Unit (6-12F) — Central hermetic stainless-steel tube with SM/MM optical fibers
Primary dielectric / buffering: Multi-Gauge Power & Signal Cores (6—12C) — 0.5 mm² to 6.0 mm² stranded copper conductors with polyolefin insulation

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+80 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Wear-Resistant Polymer Outer Sheath — High-visibility yellow abrasion-resistant jacket (Ø 27-35 mm)
Minimum bending radius: 10 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: High-Tensile Armour Layer (100-130 kN) — Load-bearing armour engineered for deep-sea deployment

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical 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: RT0168 / RT0173
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Wear-Resistant P)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard RT0168 / RT0173 subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical 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
RT0168 / RT0173 Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
RT0168 Config A	3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	32.0	1,850	85.0	380
RT0168 Config B	3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	48.5	4,280	130.0	580
RT0168 Config C	3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	Compacted Cu + Lead/Armour + FO	78.0	9,650	210.0	950

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 RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	0.50	1.0 kV – 3.3 kV (Subsea/MV)	−30…+80 °C
3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	0.19	1.0 kV – 3.3 kV (Subsea/MV)	−30…+80 °C
3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	0.08	1.0 kV – 3.3 kV (Trunk/HV)	−30…+80 °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 (RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −30…+80 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

RT0168 / RT0173 Subsea EO 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 RT0168 / RT0173 RT0168 / RT0173 Subsea EO 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV 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

PDFRT0168 / RT0173 1.0–3.3 kV Scientific ROV & Subsea Junction Box Electr – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXRT0168 / RT0173 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

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What governing standard and construction define RT0168 / RT0173 (RT0168 / RT0173 1.0–3.3 kV Scientific ROV & Subsea Junction Box Electro-Optical Umbilical (130 kN))?

RT0168 / RT0173 (RT0168 / RT0173 1.0–3.3 kV Scientific ROV & Subsea Junction Box Electro-Optical Umbilical (130 kN)) is manufactured in accordance with RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification for 1.0 kV – 3.3 kV service over -30 to +80 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises fist stainless-steel optical unit (6-12f), multi-gauge power & signal cores (6—12c) and wear-resistant polymer outer sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for RT0168 / RT0173?

The minimum bending radius for RT0168 / RT0173 is 10 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -30 to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of RT0168 / RT0173 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) FIST Stainless-Steel Optical Unit (6-12F) — Central hermetic stainless-steel tube with SM/MM optical fibers; (02) Multi-Gauge Power & Signal Cores (6—12C) — 0.5 mm² to 6.0 mm² stranded copper conductors with polyolefin insulation; (03) High-Tensile Armour Layer (100-130 kN) — Load-bearing armour engineered for deep-sea deployment; (04) Wear-Resistant Polymer Outer Sheath — High-visibility yellow abrasion-resistant jacket (Ø 27-35 mm).

What factory test certificates are supplied with RT0168 / RT0173?

Every production drum of RT0168 / RT0173 undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per RT0168 / RT0173 (Ø 27–35 mm, 100–130 kN MBL) 1.0–3.3 kV Subsea EO Umbilical Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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