High Strength Towed Array Cable for Marine Exploration – BYC Cables

Product Overview

Feature Specification
Product Series HYT Series (Integrated Towing & Communication)
Primary Function Combined Power, Control, Data, and High-Load Towing
Max Tensile Strength Up to 300 kN (Approx. 30 Tons Breaking Load)
Insulation Materials Fluoroplastics (F), Polyethylene (Y)
Jacket Materials Polyurethane (PUR – U), Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene (CSPE – H)
Strength Member Aramid Fiber (Kevlar) or Steel Wire Braid (S)
Key Features High tensile strength-to-weight ratio, extreme fatigue resistance, seawater corrosion resistant, abrasion resistant, and anti-twist design.
Applications ROV/AUV umbilical systems, sonar detection, deep-sea exploration, and offshore heavy-duty lifting.

Comprehensive Configuration Matrix

Our HYT series covers over 100+ configurations including multi-core twisted, EMI shielding, and protective jacketing. If your specific requirement is not listed in the standard table, please contact us for custom configuration.

Configuration Category Available Options
Hybrid Core Options Power, Signal, Coaxial (RF), RS442/RS485, Fiber Optic (Single/Multi-mode)
Armor / Strength Type High-modulus Aramid Braiding, Galvanized Steel Wire Armor (S)
Jacket Options PUR (High flexibility/Abrasion), CSPE (Oil/Chemical resistance)
Voltage Ratings 600V to 10.0kV AC
Shielding Individual pair shields or overall metal braid
Compliance GJB 774, GJB 1916, IEC 60092, MIL-DTL-24643C

Representative Technical Data

Select models illustrating the high-load and hybrid core capabilities

Model Number Outside Diameter (mm) Voltage Rated (kV) Tensile Strength (kN) Core Configuration (Example)
HYTU-13-2.5T 18.5 ± 0.3 2.5 25.0 kN 3 Power + 4 Coax + 3 Signal Pairs
HYTMF46U-12-1.5T 13.5 ± 0.3 1.0 15.0 kN 4 Power + 2 Signal Pairs + 1 RS442
HYTYUS-17-6A1 37.0 ± 0.5 2.0 300.0 kN 13 Power + 4 Signal + 6 Fiber Optic
HYTMYU-6 30.5 ± 0.5 10.0 250.0 kN 3 Power + 3 Signal
HYTY-16 23.0 ± 0.5 1.0 30.0 kN 4 Power + 6 Signal Pairs

Mechanical & Environmental Performance

Parameter Performance Index
Operating Temp Range -40°C to +85°C (-40°F to +185°F)
Breaking Load Limit Up to 30 tons (model specific)
Flexibility Designed for repeated reeling and unreeling under load
Seawater Resistance Excellent; zero degradation after long-term immersion
Fatigue Life Tested for high-frequency vibration and bending stress

Construction Layers (Typical Umbilical)

  1. Hybrid Core: Optimized arrangement of power and data components.
  2. Water-blocking Fillers: Prevents longitudinal water migration in case of jacket breach.
  3. Inner Jacket: Provides primary environmental sealing.
  4. Strength Layer: Multiple layers of Aramid fiber or counter-helical steel wires to counteract torque.
  5. Outer Jacket: Heavy-duty PUR for maximum mechanical protection.

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