Offshore Optics Harsh Environment Fibre Optic cables are specifically designed to meet the demanding needs of the oil and gas industry. In harsh offshore environments, where exposure to extreme temperatures and corrosive substances is commonplace, these cables offer unparalleled durability and reliability. Their chemical resistance ensures that they can withstand the harshest of conditions, providing a stable connection for critical communication and data transfer.

Additionally, our fibre optic cables possess flame retardance and fire resistance characteristics, making them a safe choice for environments where the risk of fire is elevated. The ability to tolerate continuous flexing without degradation is another significant benefit, as it allows for enhanced flexibility in installation and operational needs. Whether installed on drilling rigs, production platforms, nuclear sites or wind farms the robustness of these cables ensures they perform consistently over time.

Moreover, Offshore Optics Harsh Environment Fibre Optic cables come in various combinations tailored to specific applications, ensuring that they can accommodate a diverse range of operational settings. From extreme high temperatures to sub-zero conditions, these cables provide the reliability and performance essential for maintaining the seamless operation of oil and gas infrastructure. The versatility and resilience of these cables are key to their adoption across the sector, enabling safe and efficient communication in even the most challenging environments.

The fixed shore side cable running from the control room to the jetty mounted cable reel is typically 150m long but can be supplied longer if required. The cable is 6/12 way fibre optic with steel wire braid armoured. Both ends are pre-terminated with Straight Tip (ST) type fibre optic connectors for connection onto the control panel at the control room end and into the connector box on the jetty based fibre optic accumulator. The material used ensures that the cable pays out straight and does not retain a “memory” of its stored shape. It has been tested and proved to operate in a 3-hour fire test. In the event of problems with the fixed cable, the 2 spare cores 5 or 6 can be used in place of  defective cores. For both cable types, each core has a graded index optic fibre core with silicon buffer, Kevlar strain relief and LSZH sheath. The overall cable is constructed with a central Fibre Reinforced Plastic strength member with an LSZH compound surround, fire resistant mica tape and flexible Galvanised Steel Wire Braid armour. A black polyurethane halogen free flame retardant sheath of 2.2mm thickness is used. Sheath is marked with cable type, manufacturer’s name and year of manufacture.