Immersion & wet locations
Water-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.
Product
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).
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
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-blocked core matrix and hydrolysis-resistant subsea jacketing withstand continuous deepwater hydrostatic pressure.
Torque-balanced aramid or contra-helical steel armour supports vertical winch deployment without hockling.
Marine-grade outer sheath and armour package resist LARS sheave abrasion, UV exposure and salt-spray corrosion.
High tensile breaking strength supports underwater towing, ROV excursion and seabed plough/trencher duty.
Subsea umbilical and tow construction is not intended for high-cycle indoor factory drag chains.
Use Drag-Chain Servo CableConstruction
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).
| # | Layer | Material & reference |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hermetic Single-Mode Fiber | Hermetically coated bend-insensitive SM fiber (≤0.45/0.35 dB/km @ 1310/1550 nm) |
| 2 | Dual Crush-Proof LCP Core (A-21 + B-24) | Primary extruded LCP crush-proof buffer + secondary hockle-preventing jacket |
| 3 | Stainless-Steel Micro-Armor (Code W-48) | Helically served high-tensile stainless-steel wires (300 lbs break, fishbite proof) |
| 4 | Polyurethane Outer Jacket (Code Q-95) | Tough abrasion- and cut-resistant polyurethane outer sheath (Ø 2.4 mm) |
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)
Available in custom continuous subsea/wellbore drum lengths or pre-terminated assemblies
Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, resistance & pressure/dimensional report
Technical data
Sizes
Manufactured to ITU-T G.657 / US Pat. 8,842,956 Micro-Armoured STFOC for subsea, offshore, deep-well and marine applications.
| Order designation | Configuration | Core / stranding | Outer 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 OS2 | 4 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi) | Hermetic / gel-filled optical core | 3.5 | 18 | 3.4 | 35 | |
| SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 12F Single-Mode OS2 | 12 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi) | Hermetic / gel-filled optical core | 9.8 | 145 | 18.0 | 98 | |
| SPE-7329 SUBSEA STFOC 24F Armoured Subsea | 24 × G.652.D SM + Strength Armour | Subsea pressure-resistant optical unit | 17.0 | 580 | 95.0 | 255 | |
| Configuration | Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km | Rating / Impedance | Operating temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi) | 0.35 | ≤0.35 dB/km @ 1310 nm | −40…+80 °C |
| 12 × G.652.D / G.657.A2 SM (200 kpsi) | 0.22 | ≤0.22 dB/km @ 1550 nm | −40…+80 °C |
| 24 × G.652.D SM + Strength Armour | 0.20 | ≤0.20 dB/km @ 1550 nm | −40…+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 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 tolerances | Every 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 rating | Every 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 °C | Type qualification & periodic lot audit |
Marking & supply
Sheath marking
Technical documents
FAQ
Not covered here? Send your drawing — an engineer replies within 2 business hours.
Request a quote
Your selection and application details are copied into the enquiry form below.
Use + Add next to a size or configuration.
Add your operating conditions here to include them in your enquiry.