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Tow Cables

Model SB-40687, SB-41323, SB-40774, SB-45713

Galvanized-armored and aramid-reinforced tow cables carrying power, signal and fiber optics, with breaking strengths from 4,500 to 105,000 lbs.

Description

South Bay Cable tow cables combine power, signal and optical elements with armor or synthetic strength members for towed systems. Published design examples:

Key features

  • SB-40687: power conductors, shielded pairs, twisted quads and pairs, galvanized armor, Kevlar-reinforced PU jacket; 1.86 in OD, 105,000 lbs breaking strength
  • SB-40774: 8 multi-mode fibers in stainless steel tube, 6-11 AWG power conductors, galvanized armor; 1.06 in OD, 65,000 lbs breaking strength
  • SB-41323: compact armored cable with shielded conductors; 0.55 in OD, 20,000 lbs breaking strength
  • SB-45713: lightweight aramid-reinforced cable with 4 single-mode fibers; 0.55 in OD, 4,500 lbs breaking strength, 63 lbs/1,000 ft in water

Applications

  • Towed sonar and survey systems
  • Towed instruments and vehicles

Specifications

SB-40687 breaking strength105,000 lbs
SB-40687 nominal OD1.86 in
SB-40774 breaking strength65,000 lbs
SB-41323 breaking strength20,000 lbs
SB-45713 breaking strength4,500 lbs

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