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subsea umbilical, ROV tether & oceanographic tow cable UW-FLX 8-Pin Subsea Sensor300 V (5/12 V DC) (-30 to +80 °C)Marine-Grade Polyurethane (PUR) Jack

UW-FLX 8-Pin 5–12 V DC (RS-232 / RS-485 / SDI-12) Watertight Subsea Sensor Interconnect CableUW-FLX 8-Pin Subsea Sensor — 300 V (5/12 V DC) — -30 to +80 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

UW-FLX 8-Pin 5–12 V DC (RS-232 / RS-485 / SDI-12) Watertight Subsea Sensor Interconnect Cable (UW-FLX 8-Pin Subsea Sensor) engineered for 300 V (5/12 V DC) service across -30 to +80 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: UW-FLX 8-Pin 4Pr / 8Ch
Outer Ø ≈: 11.2 mm
Net weight ≈: 175 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 12.5 kN
Core / stranding: Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid

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: 300 V (5/12 V DC
Operating temp.: −30…+80 °C
Min. bend radius: 6 × OD
Core / conductor: 8-Core Stranded
Outer protection: Marine-Grade Pol
Standard: UW-FLX 8-Pin Sub

Typical values for this cable type, based on UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is UW-FLX 8-Pin 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: UW-FLX 8-Pin (UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification) featuring 8-core stranded tinned copper conductors, color-coded polyolefin / pvc insulation and marine-grade polyurethane (pur) jacket (3-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Conductors	Flexible tinned copper cores for 5V, 12V, GND, RS-232, RS-485 & SDI-12
2	Color-Coded Polyolefin / PVC Insulation	Eight distinct core colors matching 8-pin UW watertight pinout
3	Marine-Grade Polyurethane (PUR) Jacket	Black UV- and seawater-resistant PUR sheath for buoy-to-sensor leads

UW-FLX 8-Pin — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification with 8-core stranded tinned copper conductors and marine-grade polyurethane (pur) jacket

UW-FLX 8-Pin — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

UW-FLX 8-Pin — 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 UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 300 V (5/12 V DC) (UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Conductors — Flexible tinned copper cores for 5V, 12V, GND, RS-232, RS-485 & SDI-12
Primary dielectric / buffering: Color-Coded Polyolefin / PVC Insulation — Eight distinct core colors matching 8-pin UW watertight pinout

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −30…+80 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Marine-Grade Polyurethane (PUR) Jacket — Black UV- and seawater-resistant PUR sheath for buoy-to-sensor leads
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: Color-Coded Polyolefin / PVC Insulation — Eight distinct core colors matching 8-pin UW watertight pinout

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor 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: UW-FLX 8-Pin
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Marine-Grade Pol)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard UW-FLX 8-Pin subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor 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
UW-FLX 8-Pin Construction Schedule (−30…+80 °C)
UW-FLX 8-Pin 4Pr / 8Ch	4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	11.2	175	12.5	90
UW-FLX 8-Pin 8Pr / 16Ch	8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	16.4	340	24.0	130
UW-FLX 8-Pin 16Pr / 24Ch	16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	Stranded SnCu + Foil/Braid + Aramid	24.8	690	35.0	195

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 UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
4×2×24–20 AWG (or 8-Ch Array)	42.00	300 V (5/12 V DC) (≤55 nF/km)	−30…+80 °C
8×2×22–18 AWG (or 16-Ch Array)	26.00	300 V (5/12 V DC) (≤60 nF/km)	−30…+80 °C
16×2×18–16 AWG (or 24-Ch Array)	15.20	300 V (5/12 V DC) (≤65 nF/km)	−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 (UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 300 V (5/12 V DC) rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor 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

UW-FLX 8-Pin Subsea Sensor 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 UW-FLX 8-Pin UW-FLX 8-Pin Subsea Sensor 300 V (5/12 V DC) 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

PDFUW-FLX 8-Pin 5–12 V DC (RS-232 / RS-485 / SDI-12) Watertight Subsea Se – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXUW-FLX 8-Pin spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define UW-FLX 8-Pin (UW-FLX 8-Pin 5–12 V DC (RS-232 / RS-485 / SDI-12) Watertight Subsea Sensor Interconnect Cable)?

UW-FLX 8-Pin (UW-FLX 8-Pin 5–12 V DC (RS-232 / RS-485 / SDI-12) Watertight Subsea Sensor Interconnect Cable) is manufactured in accordance with UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification for 300 V (5/12 V DC) service over -30 to +80 °C. Its 3-layer construction comprises 8-core stranded tinned copper conductors, color-coded polyolefin / pvc insulation and marine-grade polyurethane (pur) jacket.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for UW-FLX 8-Pin?

The minimum bending radius for UW-FLX 8-Pin is 6 × 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 UW-FLX 8-Pin arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Conductors — Flexible tinned copper cores for 5V, 12V, GND, RS-232, RS-485 & SDI-12; (02) Color-Coded Polyolefin / PVC Insulation — Eight distinct core colors matching 8-pin UW watertight pinout; (03) Marine-Grade Polyurethane (PUR) Jacket — Black UV- and seawater-resistant PUR sheath for buoy-to-sensor leads.

What factory test certificates are supplied with UW-FLX 8-Pin?

Every production drum of UW-FLX 8-Pin undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per UW-FLX 8-Core Stranded Tinned Copper Foil/Braid Screened Subsea Sensor Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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