Product Overview
The CHEPFP96/NC is a heavy-duty Fire Resistant (FR) marine communication cable engineered for the most demanding and exposed installations. It combines a mica glass tape and EPR fire-resistant insulation system with a robust galvanized steel wire armor and a complete double-layer LSHF sheath. This construction provides unparalleled mechanical protection, environmental sealing, and guaranteed circuit integrity during fire emergencies, making it ideal for critical routes on ships, offshore platforms, and in hazardous industrial plants.
Key Features & Benefits
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Maximum Fire & Safety Performance: Certified to Fire Resistant standard IEC 60331 for sustained operation in fire conditions, plus Flame Retardant (IEC 60332) and Low Smoke Halogen Free (IEC 60754, IEC 61034) properties for overall safety.
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Superior Mechanical Protection: The galvanized steel wire braid armor (Code 9) offers high tensile strength and excellent resistance against crushing, impact, and rodent damage, suitable for direct burial or exposed runs.
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Complete Environmental Sealing: Features a double-layer thermoplastic polyolefin (SHF1) sheath (Inner Sheath PF + Outer Sheath 6) for superior moisture, oil, and chemical resistance. The outer sheath is available in standard black or other colors for identification.
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Signal Integrity in Harsh Conditions: An overall tinned copper braid or foil screen ensures effective protection against electromagnetic interference (EMI), preserving signal clarity in electrically noisy environments.
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: Available from 1 to 37 pairs.
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Outer Sheath Color: Black or other available colors.
Construction Details
| Item | Code | Material / Description |
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| Series Code | CH | Marine & Offshore Symmetrical Communication Cable |
| Conductor | / | Tinned / Plain Stranded, Annealed Copper Wire |
| Insulation | E | Mica Glass Tape + Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR) |
| Inner Sheath | PF | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Aluminium/Polyester Tape + 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 manufactured in full compliance with the following key international 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 (Single), IEC 60332-3-22 (Bunched)
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Halogen Free: IEC 60754
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Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034
Applications
This cable is designed for critical, high-risk installations requiring maximum durability and fire survival:
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Exposed or vulnerable fire-resistant circuits on ships and offshore oil & gas platforms (e.g., engine room communications, external safety system wiring).
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Critical control and data lines in harsh industrial environments such as power plants, chemical plants, and mining operations, especially for direct burial, tray, or conduit use where heavy mechanical stress is expected.