CHEV80/NA Fire Resistant Marine Communication Cable
Product Overview
The CHEV80/NA is a specialized Fire Resistant marine-grade communication cable, designed to maintain circuit integrity and ensure continued operation of critical systems during a fire. It combines Mica Glass Tape and EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) insulation to achieve superior fire resistance (IEC 60331), alongside Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) and Flame Retardant properties. It is engineered for the most demanding safety applications on ships, offshore platforms, and in hazardous industrial environments, fully complying with the IEC 60092 marine standard series.
Key Features & Benefits
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Superior Fire Resistance: Constructed with a Mica Glass Tape barrier and EPR insulation to meet IEC 60331 requirements, ensuring the cable continues to function during a fire, which is critical for alarm, communication, and safety system circuits.
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Comprehensive Safety Suite: Combines fire resistance with Halogen-Free (IEC 60754), Low Smoke (IEC 61034), and high Flame Retardancy (IEC 60332) properties for maximum personnel and asset protection.
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Robust Marine Construction: Features tinned copper wire braid armor for mechanical protection and EMI shielding. The cable is built to withstand harsh maritime conditions including vibration, moisture, and temperature fluctuations.
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Dual-Use Flexibility: Approved for both critical marine/offshore applications and demanding industrial sectors where fire safety is paramount.
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.
Cable Construction
| 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 + EPR Insulation |
| Inner Sheath | V | PVC |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | NA | Fire Resistant |
Standards & Compliance
This cable is designed and tested to the highest 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 Resistance: 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 fire survival cable is essential for:
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Critical Safety Circuits on marine vessels and offshore oil & gas platforms (e.g., alarm systems, emergency communications, essential control systems).
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Telecommunication, instrumentation, and data processing systems where maintained operation during fire is required.
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Hazardous areas in power generation, chemical plants, metallurgy, and mining industries.