Our FIMTs are essential for producing
high-performance umbilical cables

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FIMT for
Umbilical Cables

Our FIMTs are engineered to withstand the rigorous conditions of underwater use, providing both structural integrity and reliable fiber optic communication capabilities.

Their construction allows for high fiber density, accommodating numerous fibers in a compact space, which is essential for the multifaceted functionality of umbilical cables. With the capability to be supplied in multiple kilometers in a single lengths, they reduce the need for frequent splicing, thereby enhancing the overall efficiency and reliability of the umbilical cables.

NBG’s focus on quality manufacturing ensures that these FIMTs are not just components, but critical enablers of advanced, durable, and efficient umbilical cable systems, essential for a wide range of maritime and subsea applications.

Core Functionalities

FIMT diameter from 1.1 to 7.0mm

Single mode, Multi mode or combination of both fibers

Various design options to add polymer and stranding layers

Single lengths up to 50km wihout splice

Up to 192 fibers

Precise laser welding and excess fiber length (EFL)

Longitudinal water tightness

Full sensing capabilities for temperature, acoustics and strain

Products for Umbilical Cables

Our products for umbilical cables manufactured to customer specifications.
Below are just a few examples to demonstrate our production capabilities.

Single layer FIMT

Fiber in Metal Tube, made from stainless steel or nickel alloy, for data transmission and sensing purposes. Fiber configuration and fiber count freely chooseable: SMF and/or MMF, 1 to 192 fibers. Gel filling for longitudinal water tightness.

Polymer insulated FIMT

Fiber in Metal Tube with additional polymer layer for better protection and integration into bigger cable assemblies. Outer diameter, fiber count and type, materials and single lengths freely chooseable.

Armored FIMT with polymer layer

Fiber in Metal Tube with an additional stranding and polymer layer for higher tensile strenght and better protection and integration into bigger cable assemblies. Outer diameter, fiber count and type, materials and single lengths freely chooseable.

Armored FIMT with double polymer layer

Fiber in Metal Tube with an additional stranding and polymer layers with high tensile strength and good flexibility, ideal for integration into bigger cable assemblies. Outer diameter, fiber count and type, materials and single lengths freely chooseable.

Additional Resources

Supporting Energy Transition and Innovation with Fiber Optics

FIMT for Umbilical Cables Datasheet

Frequently Asked Questions

FIMTs in umbilical cables offer enhanced protection for fibers, high fiber density for superior data transmission capabilities, and are ideal for sensing applications. These benefits are critical for the reliability, efficiency, and performance of umbilical cables in demanding environments.

High fiber density allows for a greater amount of data to be transmitted through a single cable, maximizing the bandwidth and efficiency of communication lines. This is particularly beneficial for umbilical cables that need to support multiple functions simultaneously, including power delivery, data transmission, and real-time monitoring.

FIMTs in umbilical cables can support a range of sensing applications, such as Distributed Temperature Sensing (DTS), Distributed Acoustic Sensing (DAS), and Distributed Strain Sensing (DSS). These applications are vital for monitoring the operational health of the umbilical system, environmental conditions, and ensuring the safety and efficiency of operations.

We can produce FIMTs in continuous lengths of up to 50km. This reduces the need for splices, simplifies installation, and enhances the integrity and reliability of the cable system.

Our FIMTs for umbilical cables can accommodate up to 192 fibers in a single tube. This high fiber count is advantageous for complex applications requiring substantial data transmission capabilities, such as remote operations and real-time monitoring.

We offer a variety of water-blocking gels and yarns for FIMTs in umbilical cables, tailored to prevent water ingress and protect the fibers. These solutions ensure the durability and reliability of the cable, even in the challenging underwater environment

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