Product Overview
The CEFR80/NA is a specialized fire-resistant marine flexible power cable designed for critical circuits where maintaining circuit integrity during a fire is essential. It combines Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) insulation with a robust Polychloroprene (PCP) inner sheath and tinned copper wire braid armor. This construction provides certified fire survival, flexibility, and electromagnetic shielding for emergency power, lighting, and control systems in demanding environments.
Technical Specifications
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Rated Voltage (U₀/U): 0.6/1 kV
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Maximum Continuous Conductor Temperature: 90°C
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Conductor: Tinned or Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire (Class 5/6 flexible) (IEC 60228)
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Available Cross-Sections: 0.75 mm² to 300 mm²
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Core Configurations: 1 to 37 Cores
Cable Construction & Materials
| Item | Code | Material / Description |
|---|---|---|
| Series Code | C | Marine Power Cable |
| Conductor | / | Tinned/Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire (Flexible Class 5/6) |
| Insulation | E | EPR insulated |
| Inner Sheath | F | PCP |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned/Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | NA | Fire Resistant |
Key Performance Characteristics
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Certified Fire Resistance (IEC 60331): The cable is engineered to maintain circuit integrity and continue operating for a specified period under direct flame exposure, which is critical for all emergency and life-safety systems.
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Durable PCP Inner Sheath: The Polychloroprene (PCP, Neoprene) inner sheath provides strong resistance to oils, ozone, weathering, and abrasion, offering robust environmental protection.
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Effective EMI Shielding: The tinned copper wire braid armor provides reliable electromagnetic interference (EMI) shielding for sensitive control and power circuits.
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High Flexibility: Utilizes flexible Class 5/6 conductors, ensuring easy installation in complex cable trays and control panels.
Standards & Compliance
This cable is designed and tested in accordance with key international marine and fire safety standards:
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IEC 60092-350, 353 (General construction and tests)
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IEC 60228 (Conductors)
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IEC 60092-360 (Insulation and sheath materials)
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IEC 60331 (Fire Resistance)
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IEC 60332-1 & IEC 60332-3-22 (Flame retardancy tests)
Typical Applications
This cable is specified for critical safety circuits where fire survival capability is required:
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Marine & Offshore: Emergency lighting, alarm and detection systems, and control circuits for fire pumps on ships and offshore platforms.
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Industrial: Safety-critical power and control wiring in industrial plants and infrastructure where fire-resistant cabling is mandated.