A highly effective solution for safeguarding cables is the polyurethane protective tube—a lightweight, durable, and shock-resistant material engineered to offer superior protection for subsea infrastructure. Offshore wind farms are rapidly expanding, and with this growth comes an increased need for robust solutions to ensure the protection and longevity of subsea cables and pipelines. Subsea cables, which transmit vital power from offshore turbines to onshore grids, must endure the harsh and dynamic conditions of the marine environment. The cable protection system is a very effective solution to this challenge, designed specifically to provide optimal protection for submarine cables and pipelines.

Key features of polyurethane protection tubes:

• Length adjustments and interlocking multiple sections

• Ensure the subsea cables, umbilicals remain properly aligned

• Preventing excessive bending or strain.

• Excellent impact and abrasion resistance

• Hydrolysis resistance and tear resistance ensure longevity in seawater

• Shock-resistant, protective cables 

• Lightweight, easy to install and transport

• No additional load on submarine cables once submerged

• Dynamic, compact design suitable for various subsea installations

• Dropped object protection, safeguarding cables from external damage

• Customizable design, with options for a wide range of cable sizes, including 370mm, and 320mm cable tubes

Applications in offshore wind, oil, gas, and communication

Polyurethane protection tubes are a versatile solution for a variety of marine applications. In offshore wind farms, they are used to protect power cables carrying energy from wind turbines to onshore locations, ensuring uninterrupted energy transfer while withstanding the challenges of the marine environment. Similarly, they are employed in oil and gas pipelines, communication cables, and energy transmission lines, providing long-lasting protection in high-stress underwater environments.

Subsea energy solutions are a top choice for the subsea cable protection systems used in offshore wind farms, oil and gas pipelines, and various subsea communication and energy transmission systems. Offering an effective combination of abrasion resistance, shock resistance, tear resistance, and lightweight installation, these protective tubes ensure the long-term protection and functionality of critical infrastructure. With customizable options and a simple installation process, Philson’s polyurethane marine protection tubes provide a reliable, cost-effective solution for any subsea cable or pipeline protection needs.