Composite Umbilical Cable | Hybrid Power Signal Cable | TEBAOFLEX
TEBAOFLEX Composite Umbilical Cable is a custom hybrid cable that integrates power cores, control wires, signal pairs, fiber optic elements and optional pneumatic or hydraulic tubes into one cable structure. It is designed for ROV systems, subsea equipment, offshore machinery, robotics and special industrial applications requiring compact routing and reliable multi-function transmission.
Composite Umbilical Cable for Power, Signal and Fluid Transmission
TEBAOFLEX Composite Umbilical Cable is designed for applications where several functions need to be combined into one cable. Instead of using separate power cables, signal cables, fiber optic cables and hoses, a composite umbilical cable can integrate these elements into a single flexible structure.
This type of cable is commonly used in ROV systems, subsea equipment, offshore platforms, marine inspection devices, robotics, automated machinery and custom industrial equipment. It helps simplify installation, reduce cable clutter and improve cable management in moving or space-limited systems.
Depending on the project, TEBAOFLEX can design the cable with power conductors, control cores, twisted signal pairs, shielded communication units, optical fibers, air tubes, hydraulic tubes, strength members and customized sheath materials.
Typical Construction
- Power cores: Flexible copper conductors for low-voltage or medium-power supply
- Control cores: Multi-core control wires for equipment operation
- Signal pairs: Twisted pairs for data, sensor or communication transmission
- Fiber optic unit: Single-mode or multimode fiber, optional
- Tube option: Pneumatic tube, hydraulic tube or fluid hose, optional
- Strength member: Aramid yarn, steel wire or customized load-bearing element
- Shielding: Foil screen or copper braid for EMC protection, optional
- Outer sheath: PUR, TPU, PE, rubber or halogen-free compound
Technical Parameters
| Item | Typical Option |
|---|---|
| Product type | Composite Umbilical Cable / Hybrid Cable |
| Function | Power, control, signal, fiber optic, air or fluid transmission |
| Rated voltage | 300V, 300/500V, 0.6/1kV or customized |
| Power core size | Customized according to load |
| Signal unit | Twisted pair, shielded pair or data cable unit |
| Fiber optic | Single-mode or multimode, optional |
| Tube material | PU, PA, PTFE or customized |
| Strength member | Aramid yarn or steel wire |
| Outer sheath | PUR, TPU, PE, rubber or halogen-free material |
| Temperature range | Approx. -40°C to +80°C, material dependent |
| Bending radius | 10 x OD fixed, 15 x OD moving, subject to design |
| Buoyancy | Negative, neutral or positive buoyancy available |
| Application | ROV, subsea equipment, offshore systems, robotics, machinery |
Final construction should be confirmed according to voltage, signal type, tensile load, bending route, water depth, pressure requirement and working environment.
Applications
TEBAOFLEX Composite Umbilical Cable is suitable for:
- ROV tether and underwater equipment connection
- Subsea camera, light and sensor systems
- Offshore inspection and marine equipment
- Robotics and automated machinery
- Power and signal combined transmission
- Equipment requiring air, fluid or hydraulic tube integration
- Custom industrial cable assemblies
- Wet, outdoor or moving cable systems
For underwater cable applications, it can be grouped with TEBAOFLEX Submersible & Underwater Cables.
FAQ
What is a composite umbilical cable?
A composite umbilical cable is a hybrid cable that combines several functions, such as power, signal, fiber optic and hose elements, into one cable structure.
Can TEBAOFLEX customize the cable structure?
Yes. Power cores, signal pairs, fiber optics, tube size, sheath material, shielding, buoyancy and strength members can be customized according to the equipment design.
Is this cable suitable for ROV applications?
Yes, it can be designed for ROV and subsea equipment applications. For main ROV tether use, tensile load, buoyancy, water depth and bending performance should be confirmed before production.
