Diving Equipment & Commercial Diving
Subsea Connectors for Commercial Diving Equipment
Commercial diving operations depend on reliable electrical connections for diver communications, video, breathing gas monitoring, heating, and emergency systems. RV Power Group manufactures diving-specific connectors including the RMG and RMK series, which are referenced in IMCA D 023 (International Marine Contractors Association diving umbilical standard) and dimensionally intermateable with Burton(R)/Eaton commercial diving connectors.
RMG / RMK Series -- Commercial Diving Connectors
Our RMG (Male) and RMK (Female) series connectors are purpose-designed for saturation diving and surface-supplied diving umbilicals:
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Pin configurations | 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 19 contacts |
| Working depth | 300 m (30 bar) standard; 600 m on request |
| Standard compatibility | IMCA D 023, dimensionally matches Burton(R)/Eaton |
| Shell material | 316L Stainless Steel |
| Contact material | Beryllium copper, gold-plated |
| Sealing | Dual O-ring (NBR standard, Viton available) |
| IP rating | IP68 |
| Mating cycles | >500 wet-mate cycles |
Where RMG/RMK Connectors Are Used
- Diving Helmet -- Communications (through-water voice), video camera, headlight power
- Hot Water Suit (HWS) -- Hot water supply valve control, diver temperature monitoring
- Diving Umbilical -- Multi-conductor umbilical junction connectors; both diver-end and surface-end
- LARS (Launch and Recovery System) -- Bell-to-umbilical electrical connections
- Saturation Diving Bell -- Internal/external electrical connections for life support monitoring
- Underwater Tools -- Hydraulic tools with integrated electric control signals
- Observation Mini-ROV -- Lightweight ROV connectors for diver-deployed inspection systems
Key Standards Referenced
- IMCA D 023 -- Diving umbilical electrical connector requirements
- IMCA D 045 -- Commercial diving equipment maintenance recommendations
- IEC 60529 -- IP68 ingress protection testing
- DNV GL / Bureau Veritas -- Available type approval on request
Compatible Product Series
- Commercial Diving Connectors (RMG/RMK Series) -- IMCA-referenced
- Micro Circular Connectors (for compact helmet/tool interfaces)
- Split-Type Connectors & Penetrators (for pressure housing penetrations)
- Connector Hardware, Locking Sleeves & Accessories
For IMCA-referenced connector specifications or custom umbilical connector assemblies, contact [email protected].
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