A manufacturer of custom cable bend limiters, providing customized polyurethane solutions for offshore and subsea applications to protect cables and flexible pipes from stress bending, meeting the unique needs of offshore wind farms, oil and gas platforms, and subsea energy projects.
What are bend limiters?
Bend limiters are protective devices installed around subsea cables, umbilicals, or flexible risers to prevent them from bending beyond their minimum allowable radius. Excessive bending can lead to fatigue, cracking, or even cable failure. By interlocking into a series of rigid or semi-rigid units, bend limiters provide gradual stiffness, ensuring the cable withstands dynamic ocean currents, wave action, and installation stresses.
Bespoke design and engineering
Every subsea project presents different challenges, which is why customization is at the core of our manufacturing process. We provide:
Tailored geometry – Modular units designed to match specific cable diameters and load requirements.
Material options – Advanced polyurethane elastomers with high abrasion resistance, seawater stability, and long service life.
Joint configurations – Symmetrical unit design that allows both pre-installation onshore or direct subsea assembly.
Performance validation – Finite element analysis (FEA) and full-scale testing to ensure compliance with offshore engineering standards.
Advantages of Philson bend limiters
Enhanced cable protection – Prevents damage at critical entry and exit points.
Durability in harsh environments – Resistant to seawater, UV radiation, and hydrostatic pressure.
Cost efficiency – Extends the service life of subsea assets, reducing maintenance and replacement costs.
Flexibility in application – Suitable for fixed and floating offshore wind turbines, oilfield risers, and subsea power cables.
Applications across industries
Our bespoke bend limiters are trusted by operators and contractors worldwide in:
Offshore renewable energy (wind, wave, tidal)
Oil and gas subsea fields
Subsea power transmission projects
Marine and port infrastructure
Your reliable partner in subsea protection
Philson has its own complete equipment for mold processing, polyurethane pouring, curing, surface treatment, and performance testing, among other applications.
As an experienced manufacturer, we not only provide high-quality bend limiters but also support our clients through the full project cycle—from consultation and design to delivery and installation guidance. Our goal is to ensure that every subsea cable operates safely and efficiently under the harshest marine conditions. Please get in touch with us for more details and case studies on submarine cable bend protection accessories.
