Product Overview
The CHEFP80/SA is a flexible and chemically resistant marine communication cable designed for installation within conduits, ducts, or protected enclosures in harsh environments. It features a flexible tinned copper wire braid armor, a dedicated metallic screen, and a PCP (Polychloroprene) inner sheath within a “No Outer Sheath” (0) construction. This design prioritizes ease of installation in tight spaces, effective EMI shielding, and superior resistance to oils and chemicals, making it ideal for demanding areas like marine engine rooms and industrial processing plants.
Key Features & Benefits
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Optimized for Protected Conduit Installation: The combination of a flexible copper braid armor (8) and no outer sheath (0) reduces the cable's overall diameter and friction, making it exceptionally easy to pull through conduits, cable ducts, and control cabinets.
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Superior Chemical & Oil Resistance: The PCP (Polychloroprene) inner sheath (F) provides outstanding protection against oils, fuels, chemicals, and ozone, ensuring long-term performance in aggressive environments.
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Effective Dual-Layer EMI Shielding: A primary metallic screen (P) combined with the conductive copper braid armor offers robust protection against electromagnetic interference for critical instrumentation and communication signals.
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Flame Retardant & Durable: Complies with IEC 60332 flame retardancy standards. EPR insulation ensures reliable electrical performance at temperatures up to 90°C.
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.
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 | F | PCP (Polychloroprene) |
| Screen | P | Tinned Copper Wire Braid, or Alu/Polyester Tape + Copper Drain Wire |
| Armor | 8 | Tinned / Plain Copper Wire Braided |
| Outer Sheath | 0 | Without Outer Sheath |
| Flammability | SA | Bunched Cables 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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Low Smoke Emission: IEC 61034
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Note on Halogens: This cable contains PCP and is not halogen-free per IEC 60754.
Applications
This cable is engineered for protected, chemically challenging installations requiring flexibility:
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Marine & Offshore: Internal wiring for instrumentation, control systems, and monitoring circuits within the engine room, pump rooms, or machinery spaces of ships and offshore platforms, where exposure to oils and chemicals is prevalent.
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Industrial: Process control and data acquisition systems in chemical processing plants, refineries, and pharmaceutical facilities where cables must be installed in conduits for protection and require guaranteed resistance to industrial chemicals and solvents.