Product Overview
The CKEPFP80/NC is a premium Fire Resistant and Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) marine control cable designed for critical safety and control circuits where guaranteed operation during a fire is essential and personnel safety is paramount. It features a mica glass tape and EPR insulation core for certified fire resistance, Halogen-Free Low Smoke safety properties, an EMI/RFI screen, and a flexible tinned copper wire braid armor. Protected by a single Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) inner sheath with no outer oversheath, this streamlined, grounding-ready design is engineered for vital systems in demanding marine, offshore, and industrial environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Dual Safety Certification: Fire Resistant (IEC 60331) to maintain circuit integrity and operation under direct flame, and Halogen-Free Low Smoke (IEC 60754 & 61034) to drastically reduce toxic and corrosive fume emissions, protecting both critical systems and personnel.
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Flexible Armor & EMI Shielding: The tinned copper wire braid armor provides effective mechanical protection against abrasion, cutting, and vibration while offering excellent installation flexibility. The integrated electrical screen ensures signal integrity by protecting against electromagnetic interference (EMI/RFI).
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Grounding-Ready & Compact Design: The single SHF1 sheath over the armor, with no outer oversheath, allows for direct access to the conductive armor for secure grounding in panels or trays. This results in a more compact cable profile, ideal for dense control panel and cabinet wiring.
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.
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 | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| 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 vital circuits that require guaranteed operation during a fire, enhanced personnel safety, flexible protection, and a dedicated grounding path in a space-saving design.
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Marine & Offshore: Emergency Shutdown (ESD) systems, fire pump controls, emergency lighting, and critical alarm circuits within ship and offshore control panels, where LSHF regulations apply and flexible, grounded armor is required.
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Industrial Control Panels & Safety Systems: Internal wiring for safety instrumented systems (SIS), PLC panels, and motor control centers (MCCs) in power plants and chemical facilities where fire resistance, low smoke toxicity, EMI shielding, and a grounded, flexible cable are essential.