KX Series Coaxial Cables 50Ω/75Ω | Marine & Offshore RF Communication Cables

Product Overview

KX Series Coaxial Cables are engineered for high-frequency data transmission in marine and offshore environments. Available in both 50Ω and 75Ω configurations, these RF cables deliver reliable performance for communication equipment, radar systems, instrumentation, and video signal transmission while meeting stringent marine safety standards.


Key Features

  • Dual Impedance Options: 50Ω and 75Ω configurations available

  • Marine Grade Construction: LSOH SHF1 outer sheath for enhanced safety

  • High-Frequency Performance: Optimized for RF and video signal transmission

  • Robust Shielding: Single or double braid screens with various plating options

  • Fire Protection: Integrated aluminium foil fire barriers

  • Military Standard Compliant: Meets MIL-C-17 specifications


Applications

  • Marine communication equipment

  • Shipboard radar systems

  • Instrumentation and control systems

  • Video signal transmission

  • Offshore platform RF systems

  • High-frequency data transmission in marine environments


Standards Compliance

  • MIL-C-17 - Military standard for coaxial cables

  • IEC 60092-359 - Shipboard cable standards

  • IEC 60332-3-22 - Flame spread test for bunched cables

  • IEC 60754-1/2 - Halogen gas emission tests

  • IEC 61034 - Smoke density measurement


Construction Details

KX Series Coaxial Cables 50Ω/75Ω | Marine & Offshore RF Communication Cables

  • Conductors: Solid or stranded CCS (copper clad steel) or BC (bare copper)

  • Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)

  • Fire Barriers: Aluminium foil protection

  • Screen: Single or double braid (bare, tinned, or silvered copper)

  • Outer Sheath: Low Smoke Zero Halogen (SHF1)


Electrical Properties

Parameter KX 3B KX 6A KX 8
Characteristic Impedance (Ω) 50 75 75
Capacitance (pF/m) 106 72 72
Velocity (%) 66 66 66
Attenuation @200MHz (dB/100m) 45 20 12

Mechanical & Thermal Properties

  • Bending Radius for Fixed Installations: 10 × Outer Diameter

  • Temperature Range: -30℃ to +60℃

  • Installation: Suitable for fixed marine installations

  • Durability: Robust construction for harsh environments


Dimensions and Weight

50 Ω Cables

Part No. Cable Type Conductor Stranding Conductor Diameter (mm) Dielectric Diameter (mm) Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) Nominal Weight (kg/km)
MLN-KX3B KX 3B 7×0.16 CCS 0.48 1.50 2.55 10

75 Ω Cables

Part No. Cable Type Conductor Stranding Conductor Diameter (mm) Dielectric Diameter (mm) Nominal Overall Diameter (mm) Nominal Weight (kg/km)
MLN-KX6A KX 6A 7×0.20 BC 0.6 3.7 6.1 57
MLN-KX8 KX 8 7×0.40 BC 1.2 7.25 10.3 145