TEC (Tubing Encapsulated Cable)
Electronic Downhole Gauge Systems
Subsurface Cable (TEC)
The standard cable for typical applications is a 0.25” diameter 316L or 825Inc tube that encapsulates the
conductor. Between the conductor and tube ID, a filler material is used to both centralize and offer
mechanical integrity to the cable system. This cable is available in wall thicknesses of 0.028” and 0.035”
and can be supplied with a polymer encapsulation which adds additional mechanical integrity during
system conveyance. 316L SS cables are rated at up to 15,000 psi, 825Inc to 30,000 psi service pressure.
825 incoloy alloy tube cable is suitable for applications including hazardous service and high pressure (up
to 30,000 psi). It can be encapsulated with a polymer type material, which adds additional mechanical
integrity during system conveyance. 825 incoloy alloy cables are rated at up to 30,000 psi service
pressure.
TEC Cable Specifications – 316L Stainless Steel
Physical Properties
Conductor AWG
Stranded – 18 AWG
Conductor Type
Stranded, Tinned Copper
Tube Material
316L Stainless Steel
Tube Wall Thickness
0.71mm (0.028 inch)
0.89mm (0.035 inch)
Outside Diameter
6.35 mm (0.25 inch)
Continuous Max Operating Pressure
10,000 psi (0.028 inch)
15,000 psi (0.035 inch)
Collapse Pressure
20,000 psi (0.028 inch)
30,000 psi (0.035 inch)
Weight
113 kg/1000m (76 lbs/1000 feet/0.028 inch)
142 kg/1000m (95.3 lbs/1000 feet/0.035 inch)
*Minimum recommended ‘sheave’ running diameter: 24 inches min.
Electrical Properties (0.028 inch wall thickness)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
21.06 ohms/1000 meters (6.4 ohms/1000 feet)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
58.8 ohms/1000 meters (17.9 ohms/1000 feet)
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Voltage Rating
1000 volts dc
Capacitance - Conductor to Tube
92 pf/meter (28 pf/foot)
Insulation Resistance (20° C) - Conductor to Tube
2900 M-ohms/1000 meters (884 M-ohms/1000 feet)
Electrical Properties (0.035 inch wall thickness)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
21.06 ohms/1000 meters (6.4 ohms/1000 feet)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
48.9 ohms/1000 meters (14.9 ohms/1000 feet)
Voltage Rating
1000 volts dc
Capacitance - Conductor to Tube
99 pf/meter (30.2 pf/foot)
Insulation Resistance (20° C) - Conductor to Tube
2900 M-ohms/1000 meters (884 M-ohms/1000 feet)
TEC Cable Specifications - 825 Inconel™
Physical Properties
Conductor AWG
Stranded – 18 AWG
Conductor Type
Stranded, tinned copper
Tube Material
825 Incoloy alloy
Tube Wall Thickness
0.71mm (0.028 inch)
0.89mm (0.035 inch)
1.24mm (0.049 inch)
Outside Diameter
6.35 mm (0.25 inch)
Continuous Max Operating Pressure
10,000 psi (0.028 inch)
15,000 psi (0.035 inch)
30,000 psi (0.049 inch)
Collapse Pressure
20,000 psi (0.028 inch)
30,000 psi (0.035 inch)
50,000 psi (0.049 inch)
Weight
113 kg/1000m (76 lbs/1000 feet/0.028 inch)
142 kg/1000m (95.3 lbs/1000 feet/0.035 inch)
182 kg/1000m (122 lbs/1000 feet/0.049 inch)
*Minimum recommended ‘sheave’ running diameter: 24 inches min.
Electrical Properties (0.028 inch wall thickness)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
21.06 ohms/1000 meters (6.4 ohms/1000 feet)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
89.6 ohms/1000 meters (27.3 ohms/1000 feet)
Voltage Rating
1000 volts dc
Capacitance - Conductor to Tube
92 pf/meter (28 pf/foot
Insulation Resistance (20° C) - Conductor to Tube
2900 M-ohms/1000 meters (884 M-ohms/1000 feet)
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Electrical Properties (0.035 inch wall thickness)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
21.06 ohms/1000 meters (6.4 ohms/1000 feet)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
73.82 ohms/1000 meters (22.5 ohms/1000 feet)
Voltage Rating
1000 volts dc
Capacitance - Conductor to Tube
99 pf/meter (30.2pf/foot)
Insulation Resistance (20° C) - Conductor to Tube
2900 M-ohms/1000 meters (884 M-ohms/1000 feet)
Electrical Properties (0.049 inch wall thickness)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
21.06 ohms/1000 meters (6.4 ohms/1000 feet)
Conductor DC Resistance (20° C)
56.43 ohms/1000 meters (17.2 ohms/1000 feet)
Voltage Rating
1000 volts dc
Capacitance - Conductor to Tube
114 pf/meter (34.75pf/foot)
Insulation Resistance (20° C) - Conductor to Tube
2900 M-ohms/1000 meters (884 M-ohms/1000 feet)
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