Product Overview
The CKEPFP96/NC is a robust Fire Resistant and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) marine control cable engineered for the most critical safety and control circuits where operational integrity during a fire and ultimate personnel safety are non-negotiable. It combines EPR insulation with a mica glass tape barrier for certified fire resistance, Halogen-Free Low Smoke safety properties, an EMI/RFI screen, and heavy-duty galvanized steel wire armor within a double-layer Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) sheath. This comprehensive construction is designed for vital systems in extreme marine, offshore, and industrial applications.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dual Safety Certification: Fire Resistant (IEC 60331) to ensure circuit continuity under fire, and Halogen-Free Low Smoke (IEC 60754 & 61034) to minimize toxic fume and smoke emission, protecting both critical systems and personnel.
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Maximum Mechanical & EMI Protection: The galvanized steel wire armor provides supreme resistance to crushing, impact, and rodent damage. An integrated electrical screen safeguards sensitive control signals from electromagnetic interference.
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Enhanced Durability: The dual-layer SHF1 sheath offers excellent overall mechanical toughness, moisture resistance, and protection against oils and chemicals, ensuring long-term cable integrity.
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 Outer 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 |
| Inner Sheath | PF | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, OR Aluminium/Polyester Tape with Copper Drain Wire |
| Armor | 9 | Galvanized Steel Wire Braid |
| Outer Sheath | 6 | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Flammability | NC | Halogen Free Low Smoke Fire Resistant |
Standards & Compliance
This cable is designed and tested in accordance with key international safety 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 mission-critical circuits where failure is not an option, and installation environments are exceptionally severe.
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Marine & Offshore: Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, fire pump controls, essential communication, and safety system circuits on ships, oil & gas platforms, and FPSOs, particularly in high-risk fire zones and exposed mechanical areas.
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Critical Industrial Infrastructure: Safety instrumented systems (SIS) and control circuits in power plants, petrochemical plants, and mining where the highest standards of fire resistance, LSHF safety, and physical durability are required.