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16 AWG 16T Stranded Tinned Copper Shield Foil Braid Halogen-Free GAALSHIP BFOU(c) Offshore Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 16 AWG 16T Stranded Tinned Copper Shield Foil Braid Halogen-Free GAALSHIP BFOU(c) Offshore Cable: 100 Amps

About:

This cable is designed for critical and demanding applications in marine and offshore environments, where safety and performance are paramount. It is constructed to withstand harsh conditions such as moisture, chemicals, extreme temperatures, and mechanical stresses.

Also Known As:

This type of cable may also be referred to by similar names that denote its specifications and uses, particularly in marine electrical systems.

Application:

• Offshore drilling rigs: For power and control systems where resistance to oil and environmental elements is necessary.
• Marine vessels: Used in shipboard telecommunications, control, and instrumentation applications.
• Harsh industrial environments: Suitable for installations where fire resistance and minimal smoke emissions are crucial.

Standards:

• BFOU(c) standard: This indicates compliance with fire resistance and low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) specifications tailored for offshore marine applications.
• International standards: Likely conforms to relevant IEC (International Electrotechnical Commission) standards for marine and offshore cables, ensuring safety and reliability.

Construction:

• Conductor: Stranded tinned copper conductor Cl. 2, acc. to IEC 60228
• Insulation: EPR, halogen-free compound + MICA glass tape acc.to IEC 60092-351, thickness acc. to IEC 60092-376
• Cores Color: pair: black- light blue, triple: black- light blue - brown
• Stranding: Cores lay-up in pairs, triples, laying-up of pairs, triples
• Screen: Overall screen, copper/polyester tape with tinned copper stranded drain wire and synthetic tape.
• Inner sheath: halogen-free compound Indicative thickness acc. to IEC 60092-376
• Armouring: Tinned copper wires braid acc. to IEC 60092-350
• Outer Sheath: grey (RAL 7001) halogen-free mud resistant thermosetting type SHF MUD, acc. to NEK IIII edit. 2009. thickness acc. to IEC 60092-376

Features:

• Sheathing materials acc. to: IEC 60092-359
• Insulating materials acc. to: IEC 60092-351
• Design guidelines acc. to: IEC 60092-350-376 / …-350 NEK 606 IIII ed 2009
• Choice and installation of electric cables acc. to: IEC 60092-352
• on request class 5
• on request halogen free thermosetting type SHF2 outer sheath, acc. to IEC 60092-359 and CSA 22.2 n.38-95 cold bend-impact test at low temperature (-40°C)
• acc. to NEK 606 IIII ed. 2009, Halogen free & MUD resistance cables, for the marine, ship and offshore
We have possibility to provide the following Certifications
on request:
• Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• Lloyd’s Register (LR)

Specifications:

• No. of pairs/triples x cross section n x mm²: 16x3x1,5
• AWG no.: 16
• Ø under armour ca.mm ± 10%: 31,9
• Outer-Ø ca.mm ± 10%: 38
• Nominal Voltage: Uo/U 150/250 V
• Temperature Range: - 40°C up to +90°C, Installation temp.: - 20 °C
• Short circuit temperature: +250°C
• Min. bending radius: 8 x D
• Cable Weight approx. kg/km: 2415
• Part Number: 14160C5X163M15

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