ROV Tether & Cable

5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Umbilical Cable | Neutral Buoyancy Floating Tether

Specification

Basic Structure Conductor+Insulation+Jacket+Hose
Conductor Plain Copper/ Tinned Copper
Insulation PE
Braid Kevlar/ Plain Copper/ Tinned Copper
Jacket PUR/TPE/PCP


INTRODUCTION

1.Our 5000m deep sea foam TPU ROV umbilical cable is a professional ultra-deep water neutral buoyancy floating tether customized for large deep-sea ROVs, subsea exploration equipment and deep ocean engineering projects. Different from conventional solid underwater cables, this umbilical cable adopts a special foam TPU integrated foaming extrusion process, which realizes precise neutral buoyancy in full seawater environment without additional counterweight or floating accessories. It can withstand extreme hydraulic pressure of 5000 meters deep sea, while stably completing power supply, signal control and high-definition video data transmission for deep-water ROVs. The floating tether design eliminates cable sinking and dragging resistance, effectively guarantees the flexible maneuverability and stable hovering performance of deep-sea underwater robots in ultra-deep sea complex working conditions.

5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Umbilical Cable | Neutral Buoyancy Floating Tether

2. Core Product Features & Deep-Sea Performance

2.1 5000m Ultra-Deep Sea High Pressure Resistance

Optimized exclusive foam TPU composite structure and multi-layer pressure-resistant reinforcement design, the cable can continuously resist extreme seawater hydraulic pressure at 5000 meters deep sea. The integrated seamless molding technology avoids water ingress, cracking and structural deformation under ultra-high pressure, fully adapting to harsh ultra-deep sea low-temperature and high-pressure operating environments, and meeting the long-term continuous operation requirements of deep-sea exploration ROVs.

5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Umbilical Cable | Neutral Buoyancy Floating Tether

2.2 Foam TPU Precise Neutral Buoyancy & Floating Performance

The high-density low-water-absorption foam TPU outer sheath and internal balanced filling structure realize zero-buoyancy floating state in standard seawater. The cable will not sink or float randomly, completely solving the industry pain point that traditional heavy umbilical cables pull down ROV vehicles, affect hovering accuracy and increase underwater walking resistance. The ultra-light floating design greatly reduces the load of ROV power system and improves the endurance and operation efficiency of deep-sea equipment.

2.3 Stable Power & Signal Integrated Transmission

Built-in shielded power cores and high-precision signal/video transmission lines, matched with foam TPU anti-interference structural design. It effectively resists deep-sea electromagnetic interference and hydraulic pressure extrusion, ensuring lossless and delay-free transmission of ROV remote control signals, sensor data and ultra-HD video images. It supports long-distance stable communication of deep-sea ROVs in 5000m ultra-deep water.

5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Umbilical Cable | Neutral Buoyancy Floating Tether

2.4 Marine Grade Foam TPU Durable Structure

Adopts imported marine foam TPU material, with excellent seawater corrosion resistance, low temperature resistance, anti-aging and anti-torsion properties. The special foaming process ensures uniform cable density and stable buoyancy without attenuation after long-term underwater soaking and repeated dragging. The flexible anti-kink structure adapts to frequent turning, floating and diving actions of deep-sea ROVs, with long service life and low maintenance cost.

3.Professional Application Scenarios 

  • 5000m ultra-deep sea exploration and scientific research ROV equipment

  • Deep-sea mineral resource detection and seabed survey engineering

  • Offshore deep-water platform underwater inspection and maintenance

  • Deep-sea salvage, underwater rescue and emergency detection projects

  • Seabed pipeline, deep-water cable routing inspection and monitoring

  • Ultra-deep water environmental monitoring and underwater equipment operation

5. Complete Technical Specifications

Item
Technical Specification
Product Name
5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Neutral Buoyancy Floating Umbilical Cable
Core Material
Oxygen-free copper + high-strength insulating layer
Outer Sheath Material
Marine grade high-density foam TPU
Maximum Working Depth
5000m ultra-deep sea (customizable)
Buoyancy Performance
Precise neutral buoyancy, free floating in seawater
Transmission Function
Power supply + control signal + HD video transmission
Environmental Resistance
High pressure resistant, seawater corrosion resistant, low temperature resistant, anti-aging
Working Temperature
-30℃ ~ +60℃ deep sea environment
Customization Service
Cable length, inner core configuration, buoyancy grade optional

6. FAQ


Q1: What is foam TPU ROV umbilical cable?

Foam TPU ROV umbilical cable is a new type of floating subsea cable with porous foam TPU outer layer. It achieves precise neutral buoyancy in seawater, and is specially designed for ultra-deep water ROVs to reduce underwater operating resistance.

Q2: Can this cable work stably at 5000m deep sea?

Yes. This cable is professionally rated for 5000 meters ultra-deep sea operation. It adopts reinforced pressure-resistant structure and high-pressure resistant foam TPU material, which can withstand extreme deep-sea hydraulic pressure and maintain stable working performance without structural damage.

Q3: What are the advantages of neutral buoyancy floating tether?

Different from ordinary heavy cables, neutral buoyancy floating tether will not sink or pull the ROV down. It effectively improves the maneuverability, hovering stability and cruising range of deep-sea ROVs, and greatly reduces equipment operation energy consumption.

Q4: Can you customize the cable structure and length?

We support full personalized customization of cable length, internal power/signal core quantity, buoyancy parameters and outer diameter, to adapt to different models of deep-sea ROVs and ultra-deep water engineering project requirements.

Q5: Is the foam TPU layer durable in deep sea?

The marine-grade foam TPU material has low water absorption, anti-aging and anti-corrosion properties. It will not absorb water and sink after long-term deep-sea soaking, and the buoyancy performance is permanently stable with long service life.

7.CTA Ending

If you need high-performance 5000m deep sea foam TPU neutral buoyancy floating umbilical cables for deep-water ROV exploration and marine engineering projects, feel free to contact us. We provide professional customized deep-sea cable solutions and factory direct prices, supporting global project procurement and technical docking.

5000m Deep Sea Foam TPU ROV Umbilical Cable | Neutral Buoyancy Floating Tether

About Us

  1. Introduction to Shanghai Deyu Cable Company

  2. Application areas of Shanghai DERU CableTorsion Resistant Bus Cable 0.6/1kV IEC Standard - Derul CableEquipment display of Shanghai Deru Cable Factoryhanghai Deyu Cable Packang

  3. Shanghai DERU CE/ISO/ROHS certificates and patent honors




ADVANTAGES

As a professional manufacturer of deep-sea marine umbilical cables, our 5000m foam TPU neutral buoyancy floating cable solves the core pain points of ultra-deep water ROV operation. The unique foam TPU foaming process achieves stable and non-decaying neutral buoyancy, which is far superior to traditional buoyancy-adjusted cables. The 5000m ultra-high pressure resistant structure ensures safe and stable operation in extreme deep-sea environments. The integrated power and signal transmission design simplifies ROV equipment configuration, reduces underwater resistance and energy consumption, and provides ultra-reliable cable solutions for global deep-sea exploration, marine engineering and scientific research institutions. All products pass strict deep-water pressure simulation tests to ensure compliance with international marine equipment standards.


CUSTOMIZATION CAPABILITY

We are your reliable partner in special cable customization

We are your reliable partner in special cable customization

Considering different working conditions and clients' request, Derul's cable product can be highly customized. 


To best meet the demands in our clients' practical application, we can offer highly customized solution and quality cable product, to ensure the cable is suitable for our clients.


We welcome new clients to send us specific requirement. Our teams will evaluate it and offer unique technical datasheet and technical drawings to you.


Our competitive price which most clients could afford will be another key to our successful and efficient cooperation.


As the original manufacturer, we provide quick response to any of our clients' inquiry. We have close interconnection between the workshop, engineer and sales person.


FAQ

Q: Is Derul Cable the original manufacturer?

A: Derul Cable is a special cable manufacturer. Our factory is based in Shanghai.

Q: Is the price negotiable?

A: Yes, the price is negotiable. Our price is also flexible due to several factors including purchase quantity.

Q: What is the regular MOQ for your cable?

A: Any quantity is okay to purchase for product at stock. For product with no stock, its MOQ is usually 100-200 meters per type.

Q: How can I get sample?

A: Usually you only need to pay the express freight, and after your confirmation of the product dimension and structure, we can arrange the sample and send it directly to you.

Q: Is OEM or ODM service available?

A: OEM and ODM services are both available. You can provide us with your requirement for the product and we will evaluate it to push forward.

Q: What is the regular production time?

A: For regular quantity, it usually costs about 15-25 days to produce.

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E-mail: sales@derulkable.com

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