Product Overview
The CKEPJP/NC is a premium-grade Fire Resistant and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) marine control cable, designed for the most critical power, lighting, and control systems where circuit integrity during a fire and personnel safety are non-negotiable. It combines a mica glass tape and EPR insulation core for certified fire resistance with Halogen-Free, Low Smoke properties, an EMI/RFI screen, and a high-performance Cross-linked Polyolefin (SHF2) sheath. This cable is engineered for vital circuits in marine, offshore, and industrial environments where operational continuity and enhanced safety during an incident are paramount.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dual Safety Certification: Fire Resistant (IEC 60331) to maintain circuit operation under fire, and Halogen-Free Low Smoke (IEC 60754 & 61034) to minimize toxic fumes and smoke, addressing both equipment and personnel safety requirements in a single cable.
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Signal Integrity & Durability: An integrated electrical screen protects against electromagnetic interference. The outer SHF2 sheath provides superior thermal, mechanical, and chemical resistance compared to standard compounds, ensuring long-term reliability.
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Robust Insulation System: EPR insulation over mica tape offers excellent thermal stability (90°C), flexibility, and the core fire-resistant property essential for emergency systems.
Technical Specifications
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Rated Voltage: 150/250V
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Maximum Continuous Conductor Temperature: 90°C
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Available Conductor Cross-Sections: 0.5 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.0 mm², 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm²
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Core Configuration: 1 to 37 Cores.
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Standard Sheath Color: Black (other colors available upon request).
Construction Details
| Item | Code | Material / Description |
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| Series Code | CK | Marine & Offshore Control Cable |
| Conductor | / | Tinned / Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire |
| Insulation | E | Mica Glass Tape + EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) Insulation |
| Sheath | PJ | Cross-linked Polyolefin (SHF2) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, OR Aluminium/Polyester Tape with Copper Drain Wire |
| Flammability | NC | Halogen Free Low Smoke Fire Resistant |
Standards & Compliance
This cable is designed and tested in accordance with key international safety and performance standards:
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General Design: IEC 60092-350, IEC 60092-376
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Conductor: IEC 60228
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Insulation & Sheath: IEC 60092-360
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Fire Resistant: IEC 60331
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Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3-22
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Halogen Free: IEC 60754
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Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034
Applications
This cable is specified for the most vital safety and control circuits where failure during a fire is not an option, and where post-fire toxicity is a major concern.
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Marine & Offshore: Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, fire pump controls, emergency lighting, alarm circuits, and critical communication links on ships, oil platforms, and FPSOs, especially in accommodation and control room areas.
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Critical Industrial & Public Infrastructure: Safety instrumented systems (SIS), control circuits in nuclear facilities, railway signaling, tunnels, and high-rise buildings where both fire resistance and LSHF properties are mandated by safety codes.