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Hermetic LCP & stainless-steel micro-armoured AUV optical cableFishbite-Proof SS ArmourHermetic LCP CoreØ2.4 mm Micro-Tether

SPE-7329 Subsea STFOC Stainless-Steel Micro-Armoured AUV TetherITU-T G.657 / Micro-SWA · 300/500 V · Hermetic lcp & stainless-steel micro-armoured

Crush-Proof Subsea STFOC (SPE-7034 / 7043 / 7090 / 7273 / 7329) Hermetic LCP-Jacketed & Stainless-Steel Micro-Armoured AUV Guidance Optical Cable (ITU-T G.657 / Micro-SWA, 300/500 V, -40 °C to +80 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

Water-resistant
Anti-torsion braid
Oil-resistant
Outdoor & humid
Order designation
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 4F Single-Mode OS2
Outer Ø ≈
3.5 mm
Net weight ≈
18 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈
3.4 kN
Core / stranding
Hermetic / gel-filled optical core
All sizes (3)
Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Rated voltage
300/500 V
Tested per ITU-T G.657 / Micro-SWA
Operating temp.
−40…+80 °C
Continuous subsea & marine service
Min. bend radius
8 × OD
Dynamic sheave & fixed routing
Core / conductor
1–4F Hermetic SM
Hermetically coated bend-insensitive SM
Outer protection
SS Micro-Armour
Fishbite-proof stainless-SWA + Q-95 PUR
Standard
ITU-T G.657
ITU-T G.657

Typical values for this cable type, based on ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC right for your machine?

Crush-Proof Subsea STFOC (SPE-7034 / 7043 / 7090 / 7273 / 7329) Hermetic LCP-Jacketed & Stainless-Steel Micro-Armoured AUV Guidance Optical Cable (ITU-T G.657 / Micro-SWA, 300/500 V, -40 °C to +80 °C, min. bend radius 8 × OD).

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: SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC (ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC) featuring hermetic single-mode fiber, dual crush-proof lcp core (a-21 + b-24) and polyurethane outer jacket (code q-95) (4-layer construction).

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Hermetic Single-Mode FiberHermetically coated bend-insensitive SM fiber (≤0.45/0.35 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm)
2Dual Crush-Proof LCP Core (A-21 + B-24)Primary extruded LCP crush-proof buffer + secondary hockle-preventing jacket
3Stainless-Steel Micro-Armor (Code W-48)Helically served high-tensile stainless-steel wires (300 lbs break, fishbite proof)
4Polyurethane Outer Jacket (Code Q-95)Tough abrasion- and cut-resistant polyurethane outer sheath (Ø 2.4 mm)

SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC — Standard Subsea & Marine Execution

Built to ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC with hermetic single-mode fiber and polyurethane outer jacket (code q-95)

SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC — Custom Drum Length & Termination Kit

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

SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC — 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 ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty
300/500 V (ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC)
Core / conductor construction
Hermetic Single-Mode Fiber — Hermetically coated bend-insensitive SM fiber (≤0.45/0.35 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm)
Primary dielectric / buffering
Dual Crush-Proof LCP Core (A-21 + B-24) — Primary extruded LCP crush-proof buffer + secondary hockle-preventing jacket

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature
−40…+80 °C (subsea, marine & submersible duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating
Verified thermal stability per ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC
Storage & transport temperature
−40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring
Polyurethane Outer Jacket (Code Q-95) — Tough abrasion- and cut-resistant polyurethane outer sheath (Ø 2.4 mm)
Minimum bending radius
8 × OD
Hydrostatic, tensile & crush duty
Stainless-Steel Micro-Armor (Code W-48) — Helically served high-tensile stainless-steel wires (300 lbs break, fishbite proof)

Resistance

Hydrostatic pressure & water blocking
Engineered for continuous submersion and hydrostatic integrity per ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC
Seawater, oil & chemical resistance
Resistant to seawater hydrolysis, hydraulic oils and abrasion per ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC
RoHS & REACH compliance
RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard
ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC
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
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC
Sheath colour & metre marking
Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (SS Micro-Armour + PUR)
Customs tariff (HS)
8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC subsea & marine configurations

Manufactured to ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designationConfigurationCore / strandingOuter Ø ≈
mm
Net weight ≈
kg/km
Tensile rating
kN ≈
Min. bend R
mm
Enquiry
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC Construction Schedule (−40…+80 °C)
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 4F Single-Mode OS24 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)Hermetic / gel-filled optical core3.5183.435
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 12F Single-Mode OS212 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi)Hermetic / gel-filled optical core9.814518.098
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 24F Armoured Subsea24 × G.652.D SM + Strength ArmourSubsea pressure-resistant optical unit17.058095.0255
  • 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 ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC.

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.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC)DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC tolerancesEvery manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC)Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 300/500 V ratingEvery manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, water-blocking & mechanical endurance qualification (ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC)Verified submersion integrity, tensile load and thermal stability across −40…+80 °CType qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

ITU-T G.657 / Micro-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 SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC ITU-T G.657 / Micro-SWA 300/500 V 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

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC (SPE-7329 Subsea STFOC Stainless-Steel Micro-Armoured AUV Tether)?
SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC (SPE-7329 Subsea STFOC Stainless-Steel Micro-Armoured AUV Tether) is manufactured in accordance with ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC for 300/500 V service over -40 °C to +80 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises hermetic single-mode fiber, dual crush-proof lcp core (a-21 + b-24) and polyurethane outer jacket (code q-95).
What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC?
The minimum bending radius for SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC is 8 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 °C to +80 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in subsea, marine and submersible service.
How are the concentric layers of SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC arranged from inside to outside?
From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Hermetic Single-Mode Fiber — Hermetically coated bend-insensitive SM fiber (≤0.45/0.35 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm); (02) Dual Crush-Proof LCP Core (A-21 + B-24) — Primary extruded LCP crush-proof buffer + secondary hockle-preventing jacket; (03) Stainless-Steel Micro-Armor (Code W-48) — Helically served high-tensile stainless-steel wires (300 lbs break, fishbite proof); (04) Polyurethane Outer Jacket (Code Q-95) — Tough abrasion- and cut-resistant polyurethane outer sheath (Ø 2.4 mm).
What factory test certificates are supplied with SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC?
Every production drum of SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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