{"id":9824,"date":"2022-12-13T10:07:56","date_gmt":"2022-12-13T10:07:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fibron.com\/tethers\/"},"modified":"2026-08-19T13:58:14","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T12:58:14","slug":"tethers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/fibron.com\/es\/productos\/tethers","title":{"rendered":"Tethers"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=\u00bbfull_width_background\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb equal_height=\u00bbyes\u00bb content_placement=\u00bbbottom\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_color=\u00bb#d1d1ca\u00bb bg_image=\u00bb13001\" bg_image_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_position=\u00bbcenter center\u00bb background_image_loading=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_repeat=\u00bbno-repeat\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb top_padding=\u00bb10%\u00bb bottom_padding=\u00bb7%\u00bb text_color=\u00bblight\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb row_position_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb row_position_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb row_position_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb color_overlay=\u00bb#0a0a0a\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.5\" gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb shape_divider_height=\u00bb350\" bg_image_animation=\u00bbfade-in\u00bb parallax_bg=\u00bbtrue\u00bb parallax_bg_speed=\u00bbfast\u00bb shape_type=\u00bbmountains\u00bb gradient_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb flex_gap_desktop=\u00bb10px\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" width=\u00bb1\/2\" tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][split_line_heading line_reveal_by_space_text_effect=\u00bbdefault\u00bb font_style=\u00bbh1\" content_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb mobile_content_alignment=\u00bbinherit\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbline-reveal-by-space\u00bb link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb text_content=\u00bbROV Tether Cables & Tethers\u00bb][\/split_line_heading][vc_column_text]\nBespoke tether cables for inspection, medium and work-class ROV systems, engineered for power, data, fibre optics, strength and buoyancy.
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ROV Tether Cable Specialists<\/h2>\n[\/nectar_highlighted_text][vc_column_text]\n
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Fibron ROV tether cables are individually designed and built to meet each customer's specification.<\/strong> Whether the application has demanding requirements for voltage, buoyancy, size, length or strength, Fibron can develop a bespoke construction around the operating needs of the ROV system.<\/p>\n

Fibron's ability to process Vectran\u2122 fibre and a range of polymeric materials on state-of-the-art machinery enables us to manufacture tether cables with a carefully controlled balance of strength, flexibility, diameter and weight. These cables are typically offered in lightweight, compact constructions with selected sheath materials to provide the required flexibility and neutral-to-positive buoyancy.<\/p>\n

A modern ROV tether may need to do much more than provide a physical connection to the vehicle. Depending on the application it may also carry electrical power, control signals, telemetry, video and fibre-optic communications. Fibron's broader subsea cable capability<\/strong><\/a> allows these electrical, optical and mechanical functions to be considered as part of one engineered system.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbfull_width_content\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_color=\u00bb#182a47\" scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb top_padding=\u00bb2%\u00bb bottom_padding=\u00bb2%\u00bb left_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb right_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb text_color=\u00bblight\u00bb text_align=\u00bbcenter\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb row_position_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb row_position_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb row_position_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbpadding-4-percent\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb flex_gap_desktop=\u00bb10px\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" width=\u00bb1\/1\" tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_column_text]\n

Inspection Class<\/strong> \u00b7 Medium Class<\/strong> \u00b7 Work Class<\/strong> \u00b7 Power<\/strong> \u00b7 Data<\/strong> \u00b7 Fibre Optics<\/strong> \u00b7 Buoyancy<\/strong><\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbfull_width_content\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb equal_height=\u00bbyes\u00bb content_placement=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_color=\u00bb#ffffff\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb top_padding=\u00bb4%\u00bb bottom_padding=\u00bb4%\u00bb left_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb right_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb top_padding_tablet=\u00bb8%\u00bb bottom_padding_tablet=\u00bb8%\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb row_position_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb row_position_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb row_position_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbno-extra-padding\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bball\u00bb flex_gap_desktop=\u00bb10px\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" width=\u00bb1\/2\" tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][image_with_animation image_url=\u00bb13007\" image_size=\u00bbfull\u00bb max_width=\u00bb100%\u00bb max_width_mobile=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbentrance\u00bb animation=\u00bbNone\u00bb animation_movement_type=\u00bbtransform_y\u00bb hover_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb alignment=\u00bb\u00bb border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb box_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb image_loading=\u00bbdefault\u00bb][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbpadding-4-percent\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bbleft\u00bb flex_gap_desktop=\u00bb10px\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" width=\u00bb1\/2\" tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_custom_heading text=\u00bbLightweight & Compact Tether Cable Construction\u00bb font_container=\u00bbtag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23353535\" use_theme_fonts=\u00bbyes\u00bb][vc_column_text]\nFibron tether cables are typically designed as lightweight, compact constructions. This can be particularly important for smaller and medium-class vehicles where cable drag, bend behaviour and suspended weight can have a significant influence on manoeuvrability and system performance.<\/p>\n

A carefully selected combination of strength members, fillers, conductors, optical elements and sheath materials can help control overall diameter while maintaining the required tensile performance and flexibility.<\/p>\n

Where required, the construction can be developed to provide neutral or positive buoyancy, reducing the tendency of the tether to sink and helping to limit the mechanical disturbance transferred to the ROV.<\/p>\n

Because every project is different, buoyancy, diameter, breaking load, operating voltage, fibre count and cable length can all be considered during Fibron's cable design process<\/strong><\/a>.
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Fibron can evaluate conductor size, voltage, current, signal requirements, fibre count, tensile strength, minimum bend radius, weight in water, buoyancy, abrasion resistance and the required outer-jacket properties.<\/p>\n

Strength members may incorporate Vectran\u2122, aramid or other high-performance fibres where low weight and high tensile performance are required. Polymer selection can also be tailored around flexibility, seawater exposure, abrasion, handling and operating temperature.<\/p>\n

Early engagement is valuable because the tether can be developed alongside the vehicle, tether management system, connectors, winch or reel and deployment hardware rather than being treated as an isolated component.<\/p>\n

Where a new construction needs to be proven before production, Fibron can also manufacture prototype cables and short qualification lengths<\/strong><\/a>.
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Fibre-Optic Tethers\u00bb font_container=\u00bbtag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23353535\" use_theme_fonts=\u00bbyes\u00bb][vc_column_text]\nROV tether cables frequently combine several services within one compact construction. Depending on the vehicle, a tether may carry electrical power, vehicle control, telemetry, video, data and fibre-optic communications while also providing the mechanical connection between the ROV and topside system.<\/p>\n

Fibron has extensive experience in electro-optical power and signal cables<\/strong><\/a>, enabling electrical and optical services to be integrated within robust subsea constructions.<\/p>\n

Where several electrical, optical and mechanical functions need to be combined together, Fibron's composite cable capability<\/strong><\/a> can be used to develop a multifunctional tether around the precise needs of the vehicle.<\/p>\n

The objective is to minimise unnecessary diameter, weight and complexity while maintaining reliable power and communications performance throughout the operational duty.
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Buoyancy can have a major influence on the behaviour of an ROV tether. A negatively buoyant cable may create unwanted drag or seabed interaction, while a neutral or positively buoyant construction can reduce disturbance to the vehicle and help maintain a more predictable tether shape in the water column.<\/p>\n

Fibron can tailor material selection and cable geometry around the required buoyancy characteristics while also considering diameter, tensile strength, flexibility and durability.<\/p>\n

Where the ROV operates through a tether management system, the relationship between the tether, cage or garage, reel and handling equipment can also be considered during design. This integrated approach helps ensure that the cable remains practical to deploy, manage and recover as well as technically suitable for the vehicle.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=\u00bbfull_width_content\u00bb full_screen_row_position=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_margin=\u00bbdefault\u00bb equal_height=\u00bbyes\u00bb content_placement=\u00bbmiddle\u00bb column_direction=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_tablet=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_direction_phone=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_color=\u00bb#ffffff\u00bb scene_position=\u00bbcenter\u00bb top_padding=\u00bb4%\u00bb bottom_padding=\u00bb4%\u00bb left_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb right_padding_desktop=\u00bb10%\u00bb top_padding_tablet=\u00bb8%\u00bb bottom_padding_tablet=\u00bb8%\u00bb text_color=\u00bbdark\u00bb text_align=\u00bbleft\u00bb row_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb row_border_radius_applies=\u00bbbg\u00bb row_position_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb row_position_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb row_position_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb overflow=\u00bbvisible\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb shape_divider_position=\u00bbbottom\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb][vc_column column_padding=\u00bbpadding-4-percent\u00bb column_padding_tablet=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_phone=\u00bbinherit\u00bb column_padding_position=\u00bbright\u00bb flex_gap_desktop=\u00bb10px\u00bb column_element_direction_desktop=\u00bbdefault\u00bb column_element_spacing=\u00bbdefault\u00bb desktop_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb tablet_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb phone_text_alignment=\u00bbdefault\u00bb background_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" background_hover_color_opacity=\u00bb1\" column_backdrop_filter=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_shadow=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_radius=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_link_target=\u00bb_self\u00bb column_position=\u00bbdefault\u00bb gradient_direction=\u00bbleft_to_right\u00bb overlay_strength=\u00bb0.3\" width=\u00bb1\/2\" tablet_width_inherit=\u00bbdefault\u00bb animation_type=\u00bbdefault\u00bb bg_image_animation=\u00bbnone\u00bb border_type=\u00bbsimple\u00bb column_border_width=\u00bbnone\u00bb column_border_style=\u00bbsolid\u00bb][vc_custom_heading text=\u00bbDynamic Performance & Handling\u00bb font_container=\u00bbtag:h2|text_align:left|color:%23353535\" use_theme_fonts=\u00bbyes\u00bb][vc_column_text]\nAn ROV tether is normally a dynamic cable. It may be repeatedly bent, reeled, deployed, recovered and subjected to changing tensile loads throughout its operating life.<\/p>\n

For this reason, the tether architecture must consider flexibility and fatigue alongside electrical and optical performance. Conductor arrangement, strength-member selection, lay geometry, jacket materials and minimum bend radius all influence how the cable behaves during repeated movement.<\/p>\n

Fibron's specialist dynamic cable capability<\/strong><\/a> covers applications where movement forms part of the normal operating duty. This experience can be applied to ROV tethers where cyclic handling, bend performance and interaction with reels or sheaves are important.<\/p>\n

For systems where the cable also carries a substantial suspended load, Fibron's ROV main lift cable<\/strong><\/a> capability provides a related solution using steel-wire or high-performance fibre reinforcement.
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