S4/S8 BFOU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable | Fire Resistant | Mud Resistant | NEK 606

NEK 606 Offshore Instrumentation and Signal Cable
Description

Product Overview

The S4/S8 BFOU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable delivers uncompromising fire-resistant performance for critical offshore signal transmission systems. Engineered with advanced mica glass tape technology and collective screening, this cable ensures continuous circuit integrity during fire emergencies while providing superior mud resistance for the most demanding offshore drilling and production environments.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Advanced Fire Resistance: Mica glass tape construction maintains critical circuit integrity under extreme fire conditions

  • Collective Screening Technology: Copper-backed polyester tape with drain wire provides comprehensive EMI protection

  • Enhanced Mud Resistance: Special SHF Mud sheath withstands harsh offshore drilling conditions

  • Complete Safety System: Fire resistant, low smoke, and halogen-free properties ensure maximum personnel protection

  • Robust Mechanical Design: Tinned copper braid armour offers exceptional durability and reliable grounding

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

Applications

Critical signal transmission systems requiring fire integrity and mud resistance:

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

  • Critical Process Control: Safety interlocks, alarm systems, and emergency communications

  • Drilling Operations: Mud-resistant applications on jack-up rigs and semi-submersibles

  • Production Platforms: TLP, SPAR, fixed platforms, and FPSO vessels

  • Hazardous Area Instrumentation: Sensors and control devices in classified zones

Construction

Advanced layered construction for maximum reliability:

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

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

  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 manufactured per IEC 60092-350

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

Specifications

  • Rated Voltage: 250V

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

  • Fire Performance: Fire resistant (circuit integrity maintained)

  • Screening Type: Collective screening

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

  • Safety Features: Fire resistant, low smoke, halogen-free

  • Mud Resistance: SHF Mud sheath compound

  • Armour Type: Tinned copper braid

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

  • Installation: Suitable for fixed and moving offshore installations