Product Overview
The CHEPFP86/SC is a flexible and safety-compliant Low Smoke Halogen Free (LSHF) marine communication cable designed for applications requiring both effective EMI shielding and enhanced fire safety. It features a flexible tinned copper wire braid armor, a dedicated metallic screen, and a durable Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) outer sheath. This construction provides an optimal blend of mechanical flexibility, EMI/RFI protection, and superior fire performance (IEC 60754, 61034), making it suitable for dynamic installations or tight spaces in demanding marine and industrial settings.
Key Features & Benefits
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Enhanced Flexibility & Protection: The tinned copper wire braid armor (8) offers effective mechanical protection while maintaining excellent flexibility, facilitating easier installation in complex or constrained routing compared to rigid steel armor.
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Superior EMI/RFI Shielding: Utilizes a dual-layer shielding system comprising a primary tinned copper braid or foil screen (P) and the conductive copper braid armor, ensuring robust protection for sensitive data and control signals against electromagnetic interference.
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Certified Fire Safety: Delivers full Halogen-Free, Low Smoke Flame Retardant (SC) performance, complying with IEC 60754, IEC 61034, and IEC 60332 standards to minimize toxic fumes, smoke density, and flame spread.
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Durable & Cost-Effective Sheathing: The Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) outer sheath (6) provides reliable resistance to abrasion, moisture, and chemicals, offering a durable and economical external protection that maintains LSHF integrity.
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 on 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 | EPR (Ethylene Propylene Rubber) |
| Inner Sheath | PF | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Alu/Polyester Tape + Copper Drain Wire |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 6 | Thermoplastic Polyolefin (SHF1) |
| Flammability | SC | Halogen Free Low Smoke Flame Retardant |
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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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 flexible and shielded LSHF cable is ideal for a range of applications, including:
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Marine & Offshore: Instrumentation, control systems, and internal communications on ships and platforms where cables require flexibility for routing around equipment, within control cabinets, or in moving installations, all while adhering to stringent LSHF safety codes.
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Industrial: Data acquisition, factory automation, and process control systems in power plants, manufacturing facilities, and chemical plants that demand EMI-shielded, flexible cabling with mandatory low smoke, zero halogen safety properties.