3M Cold Shrink Tubes For Subsea & Underwater Surveys

By Chris Dodds on 26th March, 2014

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3M Cold Shrink Tubes are extensively used to provide waterproof seals in the subsea industry for several key reasons. T&D stock a complete range of 3M Cold Shrink Tubes in both EPDM rubber and silicone.

• Installed by hand - no specialist tooling or skills training required
• Range taking capability ensures on-site versatility
• Cold shrink tube retains pressure when subjected to ageing and exposure
• Excellent wet electrical properties
• Waterproof - in accordance with water seal requirements of NEMA Pub. PP-C1

Some Typical 3M Cold Shrink Subsea Insulation & Protection Applications  

• Sidescan Sonars
• Sub-Bottom Profiling
• Underwater Camera Systems
• Data Telemetry Systems
• Electric Survey Winches
• Digital Video Recorders
• Underwater Trenching Machines
• Subermersible Marine Pumps
• ROVs (Seabed To Surface)
• Subsea Camera & Lighting Cables
• Subsea Hoses, Umbilicals & Cables

See also : 3M Cold Shrink Tubes for Offshore Wind Farm Cable Protection

Video : Demonstration Of 3M Cold Shrink v Heat Shrink Tubing

3M Cold Shrink Tubing For Subsea, Offshore & Underwater Protection Of Equipment

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