Product Overview
The CHEPF86/NC is a premium Fire Resistant marine communication cable designed for critical alarm, control, and communication circuits where both circuit integrity and electromagnetic compatibility are vital. It combines IEC 60331 fire resistance with Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) safety. Featuring a Mica/EPR insulated core, tinned copper braid armor for EMI shielding, and a complete double-layer SHF1 sheath, it offers robust protection for essential systems in marine, offshore, and hazardous industrial environments.
Key Features & Benefits
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Certified Fire Survival: Complies with IEC 60331, ensuring continued circuit operation during a fire for critical alarm and control functions.
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Enhanced Safety & Environmental Protection: Halogen-Free (IEC 60754) and Low Smoke (IEC 61034) properties minimize toxic fumes and corrosion. Provides additional Flame Retardancy (IEC 60332).
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EMI Shielding & Mechanical Protection: The Tinned Copper Wire Braid Armor (Code 8) offers effective protection against electromagnetic interference and mechanical damage. The full Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) outer sheath provides additional environmental and abrasion resistance.
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Robust Construction for Harsh Environments: Designed to the IEC 60092 standard for reliable performance on ships, oil platforms, and in demanding industries like power generation and chemical plants.
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: Standard Black (other colors available upon request).
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) |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| 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 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, 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 specifically designed for safety-critical and sensitive systems, including:
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Emergency communications, fire alarm systems, control instrumentation, and data processing on marine vessels and offshore oil & gas platforms.
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Essential control and communication networks in high-interference or hazardous industrial settings such as power plants, chemical processing facilities, metallurgy, and mining.