What is the “Minimum Bending Radius” for armored marine cables?

Exceeding the bending radius is a leading cause of cable failure at sea. International standards generally require a radius of 6x to 8x the Outer Diameter (OD) for unarmored cables, and 10x to 12x the OD for armored versions. Proper use of Cable Tray Dividers and corners helps maintain these limits.