Abstract:
A method and machine for manufacturing and laying a plurality of elongate elements into an umbilical is shown. The umbilical comprises a core element a plurality of conduits and/or cables suited outside the core element, filler material around and between the conduits/cables and a protective sheath surrounding the conduits and filler material. The finished cable cord is characterized in that the filler material is in the form of inner, elongate channel elements having outwardly opening channels, adapted for receipt of the conduits/cables, and outer, elongate channel elements having inwardly opening channels adapted for receipt and final enclosure of the conduits/cables.