S4 BFOU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable | Fire Resistant | Collective Screened | NEK 606

NEK 606 Offshore Instrumentation and Signal Cable26
Description

Product Overview

The S4 BFOU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable delivers exceptional fire-resistant performance with collective screening technology for critical offshore signal transmission. Engineered to meet NEK 606:2009 standards, this cable combines advanced mica glass tape fire protection with robust construction to ensure reliable operation in emergency situations and harsh marine environments.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Advanced Fire Resistance: Mica glass tape insulation maintains circuit integrity during fire emergencies

  • Collective Screening Design: Overall copper-backed polyester tape screening with drain wire provides effective EMI protection

  • Enhanced Safety Performance: Fire resistant, low smoke, and halogen-free construction ensures maximum personnel safety

  • Robust Mechanical Protection: Tinned copper braid armour delivers superior durability and reliable grounding

  • Dual Insulation System: Mica glass tape combined with EPR ensures both fire survival and electrical reliability

  • Full Standards Compliance: Certified to NEK 606:2009, IEC 60228, and IEC 60092-350 requirements

Applications

Critical signal transmission systems requiring fire integrity and reliable EMI protection:

  • Emergency Safety Systems: Fire detection, emergency shutdown circuits, and alarm systems

  • Process Control Instrumentation: Critical sensor networks and measurement devices

  • Safety Interlock Systems: Emergency control circuits and safety automation

  • Marine Platform Systems: Drilling rigs, production platforms, and FPSO vessels

  • Hazardous Area Applications: Classified zones requiring fire-resistant cabling

Construction

Optimized construction for fire-resistant performance:

  1. Conductor: Circular tinned stranded copper (0.75/1.5/2.5mm²) per IEC 60228

  2. Insulation: Mica glass tape and Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR)

  3. Collective Screening:

    • Color-coded cores twisted as pairs/triples

    • Collective screening with copper-backed polyester tape

    • Tinned copper drain wire for effective grounding

  4. Inner Covering: Halogen-free flame retardant compound

  5. Braid Armour: Tinned copper wire braid compliant with IEC 60092-350

  6. Outer Sheath: Halogen-free thermoset compound, Type SHF2

Specifications

  • Rated Voltage: 250V

  • Conductor Sizes: 0.75mm², 1.5mm², 2.5mm²

  • Fire Performance: Fire resistant (circuit integrity)

  • Screening Type: Collective screening

  • Standards Compliance: NEK 606:2009, IEC 60228, IEC 60092-350

  • Flame Performance: Fire resistant

  • Smoke Emission: Low smoke density

  • Halogen Content: Halogen-free

  • Sheath Type: SHF2 compound

  • Armour Type: Tinned copper braid

  • Temperature Rating: -40°C to +90°C operational

  • Installation: Fixed offshore installations and marine applications