CKEPJ80/NC Marine Control Cable – Fire Resistant, Copper Braid Armored, Low Smoke Halogen Free, IEC 60331 Compliant

Product Overview

The CKEPJ80/NC is a high-performance Fire Resistant marine control cable designed for critical circuits where maintaining operation during a fire is essential. It features a robust construction with Mica/EPR fire-resistant insulation, a Halogen-Free, Low Smoke (LSHF) Cross-linked Polyolefin (SHF2) inner sheath, and Tinned Copper Braid Armor. This combination ensures circuit integrity, electromagnetic compatibility, and safety in demanding marine, offshore, and industrial environments, fully complying with IEC 60331 and IEC 60092 standards.

Key Features & Benefits

  • Certified Fire Resistance: Meets IEC 60331 requirements, guaranteeing the cable continues to function for a specified period under fire conditions, which is crucial for emergency control, alarm, and safety systems.

  • Effective EMI Shielding & Flexibility: The Tinned Copper Braid Armor provides excellent protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI) and offers good flexibility compared to steel armor, making it suitable for applications where both signal integrity and maneuverability are important.

  • Superior Fire Safety: Halogen-Free (IEC 60754) and Low Smoke (IEC 61034) properties prevent the release of toxic/corrosive gases and reduce smoke density. Also compliant with Flame Retardant standards (IEC 60332).

  • Durable Construction: Mica glass tape with EPR insulation provides reliable fire survival and thermal stability up to 90°C. The SHF2 inner sheath offers robust chemical and environmental resistance.

Technical Specifications

  • Rated Voltage: 150/250V

  • Maximum Continuous Conductor Temperature: 90°C

  • Available Conductor Cross-Sections: 0.5 mm², 0.75 mm², 1.0 mm², 1.5 mm², 2.5 mm²

  • Core Configuration: 1 to 37 Cores.

Construction Details

Item Code Material / Description
Series Code CK Marine & Offshore Control Cable
Conductor / Tinned / Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire
Insulation E Mica Glass Tape + EPR Insulation
Inner Sheath PJ Cross-linked Polyolefin (SHF2)
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 manufactured in full compliance with the following international standards:

  • General Design: IEC 60092-350, IEC 60092-376

  • Conductor: IEC 60228

  • Insulation & Sheath: IEC 60092-360

  • Fire Resistant: IEC 60331

  • Flame Retardant: IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3-22

  • Halogen Free: IEC 60754

  • Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034

Applications

This cable is specified for critical applications requiring fire resistance and EMI shielding in fixed installations:

  • Marine & Offshore: Vital control, instrumentation, and alarm systems on ships, oil platforms, and offshore rigs where signal clarity and circuit integrity during fire are non-negotiable (e.g., engine control systems, navigation equipment, fire alarm panels).

  • Industrial: Safety and process control circuits in power generation facilities, chemical plants, mining operations, and metallurgical plants that require reliable operation in hazardous conditions.