Hicom 8 – Ethernet Communication Tether – Twisted Pair Polyurethane Floating Cable
CAT5 8 Twisted Pair Floating Tether is a communication cable with high strength and neutral buoyancy, which is especially preferred in underwater applications.
Thanks to the polyurethane outer insulation cover, it has high strength and flexibility. Polyurethane cover is much more resistant to breakage and tears than other types of materials.
The core of the cable contains Kevlar strands for strength and Dacron fibers for space filling. Dacron fibers are combined with a water-blocking compound to prevent leaks caused by nicks on the cable. High visibility yellow polyurethane foam cover resists abrasion and provides neutral buoyancy.
The flexibility of the cable is designed to be high enough to give ROV’s plenty of freedom.
8 Twisted Pair Floating Tether
Technical Details
Insulation Material | Polyurethane (PE) | |
Wire Gauge | 26 AWG | |
Diameter | 6.6 mm | 0.26 in |
Length | 30 – 200 m | 100 – 650 ft |
Working Strength | 45 kgf | 100 lbf |
Breaking Strength | >100 kg/f | 2200 lbf |
Minimum Working Bend Diameter | 75mm | 25mm |
Buoyancy in Freshwater | Neutral | |
Buoyancy in Saltwater | Slightly Positive | |
Conductor Types |
4 Twisted Pair, 26 AWG | |
Electrical Details | ||
DC Resistance @ 20°C | 0,127 Ω/m | 0,146Ω/m |
Insulation Resistance @ 500 VDC | > 1640 MΩ/km | – |
Voltage Rating | 300 VDC |
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