Product Overview
RG58 Armoured Coaxial Cable delivers a robust 50Ω solution engineered for shipboard installation and indoor marine environments. Featuring tinned copper braid armour and LSOH construction, this cable ensures reliable RF signal transmission for various marine communication applications while withstanding demanding conditions.
Key Features
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Standard Impedance: 50Ω characteristic impedance
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Marine Grade Armouring: Tinned copper braid for mechanical protection
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Corrosion Resistant: Tinned copper conductors and shielding
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Fire Safety Compliant: Low smoke zero halogen (LSOH) construction
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Stranded Conductor: 19/0.18mm tinned copper for flexibility
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NEK 606 Certified: Meets offshore and marine cable standards
Applications
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Shipboard radio communication systems
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Marine RF data transmission
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Offshore platform communication networks
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Indoor marine electronic systems
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Shipboard antenna connections
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Marine navigation equipment
Standards Compliance
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IEC 60092-350 - Shipboard cable standards
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IEC 60332-3-22 - Flame spread test for bunched cables
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IEC 60754-1,2 - Halogen gas emission tests
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IEC 61034-1,2 - Smoke density measurement
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NEK 606:2004 - Offshore and marine cable standard
Construction Details

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Conductors: 21AWG tinned copper (19/0.18mm)
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Insulation: Polyethylene (PE)
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Shielding: Tinned copper braid
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Bedding: Low smoke halogen-free polyolefin, black
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Armour: Tinned copper wire braid
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Outer Sheath: Low smoke halogen-free polyolefin
Electrical Characteristics
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| AWG | 21 | - |
| Conductor Construction | 19/0.18 | No./mm |
| Nominal Conductor Diameter | 0.89 | mm |
| Impedance | 50 ± 3 | Ω |
| Capacitance | 101 | pF/m |
| Velocity of Propagation | 66 | % |
| Conductor DCR | 35.4 | Ω/km |
| Inductance | 0.246 | μH/m |
| Time Delay | 5.0 | ns/m |
Attenuation Characteristics
| Frequency | Attenuation |
|---|---|
| 100 MHz | 15.7 dB/100m |
| 200 MHz | 22.3 dB/100m |
| 400 MHz | 32.8 dB/100m |
| 700 MHz | 46.6 dB/100m |
| 900 MHz | 54.1 dB/100m |
| 1000 MHz | 56.1 dB/100m |
Mechanical & Thermal Properties
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Bending Radius: 15 × Outer Diameter
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Temperature Range: -30℃ to +75℃
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Installation: Suitable for fixed shipboard installations
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Durability: Armoured construction for marine environments
Dimensions and Weight
| Parameter | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Nominal Inner Conductor Diameter | 0.89 | mm |
| Nominal Insulation Thickness | 1.0 | mm |
| Nominal Sheath Thickness | 1.14 | mm |
| Nominal Overall Diameter | 8.6 | mm |
| Nominal Weight | 149 | kg/km |
