New Wave Media

 

Building upon its STFOC cables for a variety of underwater uses – from munitions tethers to ROV controls to littoral water sensing – Linden’s Hybrid cables combine copper and fiber elements in a lightweight, yet strong and robust tether cable. Linden can customize size, buoyancy and strength, from neutrally buoyant designs to extremely thin cables with various conductor offerings and fiber types available.  Linden said its patented cable jacket construction is designed to protect the fiber in the harsh subsea environment.

 

According to Linden, its cables feature 100% thermoplastic jackets that eliminates the need for metal and Kevlar; Non-Kink design prevents hockling; and Hermetic coating protects fiber from moisture, hydrogen, and helium. Additionally, the manufacturer noted the following advantages: crush proof; withstand high hydrostatic pressure; thin, lightweight, yet strong; corrosion resistant; and better moisture protection than carbon.