Custom Engineered PVC & Polymers for Offshore & Industrial Umbilicals

Why Material Selection Is Critical in Umbilical Manufacturing

From high-dielectric insulation compounds for power umbilicals to chemically resistant jacketing for hydraulic control lines, our materials are engineered to withstand saltwater immersion, hydrocarbon exposure, extreme pressures, and continuous dynamic loading throughout extended service lives in subsea and offshore applications.

Umbilical systems are the lifelines of offshore and subsea operations, delivering hydraulic fluid, electrical power, chemical injection, and data communication between surface facilities and subsea equipment. Material failure in an umbilical can result in production shutdowns, environmental incidents, and multimillion-dollar intervention costs. Selecting the right polymer compounds is essential for ensuring decades of reliable service in the harshest operating environments on earth.

Our AuroraTec™ rigid PVC compounds and AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC formulations provide the complete material portfolio for umbilical manufacturers.

Chemical & Corrosion Exposure: Umbilicals face constant contact with saltwater, hydrocarbons, methanol, glycol, production chemicals, and corrosive fluids that degrade inferior materials over time
Extreme Pressure & Mechanical Stress: Deep-sea umbilicals must withstand hydrostatic pressures at depths exceeding 3,000 meters while enduring installation loads, dynamic movement, and fatigue cycling
Flexibility & Kink Resistance: Umbilicals require materials that maintain flexibility during installation, dynamic operation, and repeated bending cycles without cracking, kinking, or fatigue failure
Electrical & Thermal Insulation: Power and communication umbilicals demand high-dielectric materials that prevent electrical failures, signal degradation, and overheating in subsea and industrial environments
Regulatory & Safety Compliance: Offshore umbilical materials must meet API, ISO, ASTM, REACH, and operator-specific standards for fire safety, environmental impact, and long-term subsea performance

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High-Performance Polymers for Umbilical Applications

Chemical-Resistant Compounds for Hydraulic & Control Umbilicals

Hydraulic and control umbilicals transmit pressurized fluids to operate subsea valves, chokes, and production control equipment.

The polymer compounds used in these systems must resist degradation from methanol, glycol, hydraulic fluids, and production chemicals while maintaining flexibility and structural integrity under sustained high pressures.

AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds provide the chemical resistance and flexibility required for hydraulic umbilical jacketing and sheathing applications. Available from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer with specific gravities from 1.15 to 1.65, these compounds can be formulated with enhanced chemical resistance, improved low-temperature tolerance, and biocide additives for extended subsea service life.

Insulating Compounds for Power Umbilicals & Electrical Cable Systems

Power umbilicals deliver electrical energy to subsea pumps, compressors, processing equipment, and control systems.

These systems require polymer compounds with high dielectric strength, thermal stability, and resistance to electrical treeing and water treeing that can compromise insulation integrity over decades of subsea operation.

AuroraTec™ rigid PVC compounds deliver the high dielectric strength and dimensional stability required for power umbilical insulation applications. These compounds are UL recognized and provide electrical insulation properties that resist degradation from sustained voltage stress, temperature cycling, and moisture exposure in subsea environments.

Protective Compounds for Fiber Optic & Data Communication Umbilicals

Fiber optic and data communication umbilicals transmit critical monitoring, control, and production data between subsea equipment and surface facilities.

The polymer compounds protecting these sensitive optical fibers and data cables must provide impact protection, moisture resistance, and dimensional stability without imposing excessive weight or stiffness that could affect umbilical handling and installation.

AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC and AuroraTec™ rigid PVC compounds provide the lightweight, impact-resistant protection fiber optic umbilicals require. Our materials resist moisture ingress that can degrade optical signal quality while maintaining the flexibility needed for dynamic riser applications where the umbilical experiences continuous wave-induced movement.

Engineered Compounds for Subsea & Deepwater Umbilical Systems

Subsea and deepwater umbilicals operate in the most demanding environments in the energy industry, facing extreme hydrostatic pressures, near-freezing temperatures, corrosive seawater exposure, and service lives measured in decades.

Every polymer component in these systems must be engineered for maximum reliability because intervention and repair costs in deepwater are extraordinary.

Aurora’s compounds are formulated for the extended service life demands of deepwater umbilical applications. Our rigid and flexible PVC formulations resist hydrolysis, chemical degradation, and mechanical fatigue over decades of continuous subsea exposure. Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds are available for applications where fire safety and smoke toxicity requirements must be met on surface facilities and platforms.

Durable Compounds for Industrial & Onshore Umbilical Applications

Industrial and onshore umbilicals serve applications in refineries, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, and manufacturing operations where chemical exposure, UV radiation, and mechanical stress challenge material performance.

These applications often require materials that combine the chemical resistance of subsea-grade compounds with UV stability for outdoor exposure.

AuroraGuard™ CPVC compounds provide high-heat, low-smoke zero-halogen, and flame-retardant properties for industrial umbilical applications requiring elevated temperature performance. AuroraGuard™ TPO compounds can be color matched with UV additives to pass accelerated weathering and multi-year outdoor exposure testing for onshore umbilical jacketing exposed to direct sunlight.

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Why Make Us Your First Choice in Custom ETP Thermoplastic & Polycarbonate Solutions?

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Chemical & Corrosion Resistance

Withstands saltwater, hydrocarbons, methanol, glycol, and aggressive production chemicals
Resists hydrolysis and chemical degradation over decades of continuous subsea exposure
CPVC compounds provide enhanced chemical resistance for industrial process environments

Flexibility & Kink Resistance

Flexible PVC from 35A to 95A Shore A durometer for precise flexibility requirements
Maintains flexibility through repeated bending cycles, dynamic loading, and installation stresses
AuroraFlex SL compounds deliver high-abrasion resistance with no tearing for demanding dynamic applications

Pressure & Impact Resistance

Engineered for deep-sea hydrostatic pressures and high-pressure hydraulic applications
Impact-resistant formulations protect internal components during installation and handling
Maintains structural integrity under sustained mechanical stress and fatigue cycling

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Electrical & Thermal Insulation

High dielectric strength prevents electrical failures and signal degradation in power umbilicals
Thermal stability maintains insulation properties across wide temperature ranges
UL-recognized rigid PVC compounds for electrical insulation applications

Fire Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds for platform and surface facility applications
Flame-retardant formulations meeting ASTM, ISO, and offshore fire safety standards
REACH-compliant and RoHS-compliant material options for international projects

Longevity & Reduced Lifecycle Costs

Formulated for extended service lives exceeding 25 years in subsea environments
Reduces maintenance frequency, intervention costs, and unplanned downtime
Superior material longevity provides lower total cost of ownership over the umbilical lifecycle

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What are the best materials for high-pressure umbilical applications?

For high-pressure umbilical applications, AuroraFlex™ flexible PVC compounds provide the chemical resistance and flexibility needed for hydraulic control line jacketing, while AuroraTec™ rigid PVC delivers the dimensional stability and dielectric strength required for power cable insulation. Compounds can be custom-formulated for specific pressure ratings, chemical environments, and service life requirements. Glass-fiber reinforced grades and impact-modified formulations are available for applications requiring enhanced mechanical performance under sustained pressure.

How do Aurora’s materials improve umbilical performance in extreme environments?

Our compounds are specifically formulated to resist the combination of stresses that umbilicals face in extreme environments: chemical degradation from saltwater and production chemicals, mechanical fatigue from dynamic loading and pressure cycling, and thermal stress from temperature extremes. Enhanced low-temperature formulations maintain flexibility in deepwater and arctic conditions, while our chemical resistance profiles are optimized for specific production chemical environments. This comprehensive approach to material engineering extends umbilical service life and reduces intervention costs.

Are your umbilical materials compliant with offshore industry safety regulations?

Yes, Aurora offers umbilical materials designed to meet the requirements of API, ISO, ASTM, REACH, and operator-specific standards for offshore applications. Our low-smoke zero-halogen (LSZH) compounds meet fire safety and smoke toxicity requirements for platform and surface facility applications. We offer REACH-compliant and RoHS-compliant material options for international projects. Our technical team can work with you to ensure materials meet the specific regulatory framework for your project.

What makes PVC suitable for subsea umbilical applications?

PVC and engineered polymer compounds offer several advantages for subsea umbilical applications: excellent resistance to saltwater, hydrocarbons, and production chemicals; high dielectric strength for electrical insulation; formulation flexibility allowing precise control of hardness, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties; cost-effectiveness compared to fluoropolymer alternatives; and proven long-term performance in subsea environments. Our compounds are formulated to resist hydrolysis and maintain properties over service lives exceeding 25 years.

How do chemical-resistant polymers extend the lifespan of offshore umbilicals?

Chemical-resistant polymer compounds prevent the material degradation that occurs when umbilical components are exposed to production chemicals, hydraulic fluids, and seawater over extended periods. Our formulations resist swelling, softening, cracking, and loss of mechanical properties that inferior materials experience under sustained chemical exposure. This chemical stability maintains umbilical structural integrity, insulation properties, and flexibility throughout the intended service life, reducing the need for costly subsea intervention and replacement.

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PVC Compounds and Custom Polymers for Umbilical Applications | Flexible, Chemical-Resistant and Durable

High-Performance Rigid & Flexible PVC Compounds for Subsea, Offshore & Industrial Umbilical Manufacturing

Why Material Selection Is Critical in Umbilical Manufacturing

Contact Us About Your Specific Umbilical Application!

High-Performance Polymers for Umbilical Applications

Chemical-Resistant Compounds for Hydraulic & Control Umbilicals

Hydraulic and control umbilicals transmit pressurized fluids to operate subsea valves, chokes, and production control equipment.

Insulating Compounds for Power Umbilicals & Electrical Cable Systems

Power umbilicals deliver electrical energy to subsea pumps, compressors, processing equipment, and control systems.

Protective Compounds for Fiber Optic & Data Communication Umbilicals

Fiber optic and data communication umbilicals transmit critical monitoring, control, and production data between subsea equipment and surface facilities.

Engineered Compounds for Subsea & Deepwater Umbilical Systems

Subsea and deepwater umbilicals operate in the most demanding environments in the energy industry, facing extreme hydrostatic pressures, near-freezing temperatures, corrosive seawater exposure, and service lives measured in decades.

Durable Compounds for Industrial & Onshore Umbilical Applications

Industrial and onshore umbilicals serve applications in refineries, chemical processing plants, power generation facilities, and manufacturing operations where chemical exposure, UV radiation, and mechanical stress challenge material performance.

Enter your information below to learn more about our wide range of engineered thermoplastic compounds.

Why Make Us Your First Choice in Custom ETP Thermoplastic & Polycarbonate Solutions?

Our extensive offering gives you the foundation for an engineered thermoplastic compound or polymer designed to meet your product needs:

Chemical & Corrosion Resistance

Flexibility & Kink Resistance

Pressure & Impact Resistance

Electrical & Thermal Insulation

Fire Safety & Regulatory Compliance

Longevity & Reduced Lifecycle Costs

Helpful Resources for Umbilical Manufacturers

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