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Insights for harsh environments

Explore our latest technical insights, case studies, and resources engineered for industries that rely on performance where failure isn’t an option.

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Explore the latest from Rochester Cable on innovation, design, and performance.
Sustainability on the factory floor: Reducing waste with purpose
Sustainability

Sustainability on the factory floor: Reducing waste with purpose

Discover how our efforts to reduce scrap and improve material efficiency are creating a smarter and more responsible manufacturing...

Future-proofing supply chains: Nearshoring and smart sourcing
Market trends

Future-proofing supply chains: Nearshoring and smart sourcing

Discover strategies for resilient supply chains through nearshoring, diversification, and smart sourcing in harsh environments.

Compact power: Redefining cable design for industry demands
Innovation

Compact power: Redefining cable design for industry demands

Explore how innovative compact cable designs are meeting industry demands for high performance and reliability in space-constraine...

The future is now: Securing subsea communication in a connected world
Harsh Environment

The future is now: Securing subsea communication in a connected world

Securing subsea communication is crucial for modern defense. Discover our solutions for resilient and secure data transmission in ...

Space-saving cable solutions for high-performance environments
Innovation

Space-saving cable solutions for high-performance environments

Learn how Rochester Cable's space-saving cable solutions offer high performance and reliability in harsh environments like defense...

Designing for the Depths: Overcoming Subsea Cable Challenges
Innovation

Designing for the Depths: Overcoming Subsea Cable Challenges

Explore innovations in subsea cable technology, overcoming harsh environmental challenges to ensure reliability and efficiency in ...

From Culpeper to Shanghai—Rochester Cable at Oceanology Asia
Innovation

From Culpeper to Shanghai—Rochester Cable at Oceanology Asia

Rochester Cable shares insights from Oceanology Asia, focusing on reliability and innovation in harsh-environment cable solutions ...

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Rochester Cable Overview

Learn more about Rochester Cable's 230-year manufacturing legacy and 80 years of electro-optical expertise delivering reliable, engineered cable solutions built for harsh environments. 

Case studies

Deep-sea research platform

Challenge:

A leading oceanographic institution required a hybrid electro-optical cable capable of transmitting real-time 4K video and sensor data while powering instruments at 6,000 m depth.

Solution:

Custom hybrid cable with integrated fiber optics, power conductors, and specialized armor for high pressure and corrosive seawater.

6,000 meters
Depth Rating
10 Gbps optical
Data Rate
5kW @ 3.3kV
Power Capacity
7,500 meters
Cable Length

Results:

  • Successful 18-month deployment
  • Zero communication failures
  • Enhanced research capabilities
  • 30% cost reduction vs alternatives

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