ROV Tether with Fiber Optic
ROV Tether with Fiber Optic
Custom ROV Cables for High-Speed Data Transmission
A Fiber Optic ROV Tether Cabl is designed to provide high-speed data transmission between remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) and surface control systems. Hybrid optical fibers with optional power and signal conductors, these cables support reliable communication, real-time video transmission, and control functions in demanding underwater environments.
Customized with different fiber counts, conductor configurations, cable structures, and protective materials, RouLine ROV tethers with fiber optic are engineered to meet specific ROV system requirements and subsea operating conditions.
Custom Cable Solutions | Flexible MOQ | Fast Lead Time |
Key Features
High Bandwidth: Supports high-speed optical data transmission.
Low Signal Loss: Ensures stable communication over long distances.
Pressure Resistant: Built for demanding subsea environments.
Corrosion Resistant: Durable jacket materials for long-term underwater use.
Fiber Optics Unit: single-mode or multi-mode. Optional Stainless-Steel Tight-Buffered Tube reinforcement.
Specifications
Item | Specification |
Conductor | Fine-stranded, extra-flexible tinned soft copper wire |
Conductor Standard | IEC 60228 (VDE 0295) Class 6 |
Insulation | TPE, TPV, XLPE, DPEM |
Core Structure | Anti-twist layering, grouped gap filling, twisted pairs, and layered binding |
Optical Fiber | Single-mode / Multi-mode, 6–24 fibers Optional Stainless-Steel Tight-Buffered Tube reinforcement. |
Shielding | Individual Pair/Unit Shielding (aluminum foil + copper braid) Overall Shielding (copper braid). Shielding coverage density ≥85%. |
Tensile Member | Central Kevlar core, interstitial Kevlar fill, or Kevlar braid |
Outer Sheath | PUR, PE, TPU |
Working Voltage | 300/300 V – 0.6/1 kV (for higher voltage, please contact ) |
Test Voltage | 2,000 V |
Insulation Resistance | ≥20 MΩ·km at 20°C |
Minimum Bending Radius | Dynamic: 7.5 × OD; Fixed: 4 × OD |
Operating Temperature | -40°C to +105°C |
We offer solutions tailored to specific customer requirements.
Applications
The ROV Tether Cables is designed for demanding subsea and marine applications, including:
↗Marine Seismic Survey Systems
Case Study
For extreme cold environments, customized ROV tether cables are engineered to maintain flexibility, mechanical strength, and reliable performance under low-temperature offshore and polar operating conditions.
→ Low Temperature ROV Tether Cable Solutions
Quality Testing & Control | Manufacturing Process |
Manufacturing Process
RouLine industrial cables are manufactured through controlled processes covering extrusion, reinforcement, assembly, and final inspection. Below are examples of key manufacturing stages that demonstrate our production capabilities and quality control processes.
→Cable Core Assembly Process →Wire Stranding Process →Kevlar braiding process
RouLine ROV cables are manufactured according to project-specific requirements, from conductor and reinforcement selection to cable assembly, forming, testing, and final inspection.
More Videos of ROV Cable Manufacturing →
Test Equipment
Industrial cables manufactured by RouLine are inspected using dedicated equipment for electrical, mechanical, and environmental testing. Depending on the cable design, testing may include high-voltage testing, insulation and continuity checks, tensile testing, flexing, temperature-humidity, salt-spray, and dimensional inspection. Testing procedures can be defined according to cable construction, operating depth, voltage rating, mechanical requirements, and applicable standards. →View the Test Equipment in Use
Ordering Information
Customization: Fully supported
MOQ: project-based negotiation
Standard Lead Time: 3-6 weeks after order confirmation
