S14 BU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable | Fire Resistant | Collective Screened | NEK 606

Product Overview

The S14 BU(c) 250V Offshore Instrumentation Cable provides reliable fire-resistant performance with collective screening technology in a compact, unarmoured design. Engineered to meet NEK 606 standards, this cable combines mica glass tape fire protection with collective EMI shielding, ensuring critical signal transmission integrity in emergency situations while maintaining a lightweight profile for easy installation.

Key Features & Benefits

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

  • Collective Screening Design: Copper/aluminum backed polyester tape with drain wire provides effective EMI protection

  • Compact & Lightweight: Unarmoured construction reduces weight and installation complexity

  • Enhanced Safety Performance: Fire resistant, low smoke, and halogen-free properties ensure personnel safety

  • Flexible Screening Options: Available with copper or aluminum backed polyester tape screening

  • Corrosion Resistant: Tinned copper conductor provides excellent marine environment durability

Applications

Reliable signal transmission for fire-critical offshore systems:

  • Emergency Safety Circuits: Fire detection systems and emergency shutdown controls

  • Process Instrumentation: Critical sensor networks and measurement devices

  • Control Systems: Safety interlocks, alarm systems, and automation controls

  • Space-Sensitive Applications: Compact control panels and instrumentation cabinets

  • Marine Platforms: Drilling rigs, production facilities, and FPSO vessels

Construction

Efficient construction for reliable 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/aluminum backed polyester tape

    • Tinned copper drain wire for effective grounding

  4. 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 maintained)

  • Screening Type: Collective screening

  • Standards Compliance: NEK 606, IEC 60228

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

  • Sheath Type: SHF2 compound

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

  • Installation: Fixed offshore installations and marine applications