A Cable Gland for Deep-Sea Operation.

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Abstract:

An underwater multi-cable gland used for connecting sensors subject to hydrostatic pressure to electronic equipment located in pressure-resistant containers is described. In its present form the gland is for use only with Neoprene or rubber sheathed cables. Samples of the assembly have been in regular operational use at water depths down to 3600 m during the last two years. Author

Author(s):
Miaschi, Bruno
Author Organization(s):
SACLANT ASW RESEARCH CENTRE LA SPEZIA (ITALY)
Descriptive Note:
Technical memo.,
Pagination:
0017

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Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
SACLANTCEN-TM-149
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_6.1.1_Wired Transmission; JCA_6.1_Information Transport; JCA_6_Net Centric
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*WATERTIGHT FITTINGS, UNDERWATER EQUIPMENT, ELECTRIC CABLES, ELECTRIC CONNECTORS, O RINGS, BUSHINGS, EPOXY RESINS, ELECTRICAL INSULATION, SYNTHETIC RUBBER, RUBBER, RELIABILITY, DEEP WATER, HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Couplers, Fasteners and Joints
Keyword(s):
*CABLE GLANDS, NEOPRENE
Report Date:
1970 Mar 15