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About:

This cable is constructed with tinned copper (TC) conductors that are shielded, providing excellent resistance to corrosion and electromagnetic interference (EMI). The insulation material used is Ethylene Propylene Rubber (EPR), known for its outstanding electrical insulating properties and resistance to moisture, heat, and chemical exposure. The armor layer, made of nylon tape, offers additional mechanical protection, making the cable robust enough for tough marine conditions. The "IEEE Type E" and "BS" designations indicate that the cable meets specific standards set by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers and British Standards, respectively.

Also Known As:

• GAALSHIP TC Armoured Offshore Cable
• EPR Insulated Nylon Armoured Marine Cable
• IEEE Type E BS Shielded Offshore Cable

Application:

• Ideal for power, control, and instrumentation applications in offshore oil rigs, ships, and other marine platforms.
• Used in environments where salt, moisture, oil, and chemicals are prevalent, requiring cables with high resistance to such conditions.
• Suitable for fixed installations that demand robust mechanical protection and EMI shielding, such as under-deck systems, engine rooms, and external communications systems.

Standards:

• IEEE Type E Specifies performance criteria for marine and offshore cables under electrical and environmental stresses.
• British Standards (BS) Complies with UK and international safety and performance criteria for marine cables.
• Likely to meet other relevant standards for flame retardancy, low smoke, and zero halogen properties (though specific standards such as IEC or UL would need to be confirmed).

Construction:

• Conductor: flexible tinned copper conductor, acc. to IEEE 1580 table 11
• Inner semi-conductive layer: semi-conductive tape + extruded thermosetting semi conductive material, acc. to UL 1309, IEEE 1580 and UL 1072
• Insulation: extruded thermosetting EPR compound 90°C, acc. to UL 1309 Type E, IEEE 1580 Type E and UL 1072
• Outer semi-conductive layer: semi-conductive tape, acc. to UL 1309, IEEE 1580 and UL 1072
• Screen: nylon tape with overall tinned copper braiding, acc. to UL 1309, IEEE 1580 and UL 1072, each nylon tape is colored for easy phase identification (black, blue, red) 
• Grounding conductor: one soft annealed tinned flexible stranded copper conductor without insulation, acc. to ASTM B 33 and sized acc. to UL 1072 table 21.1
• Inner sheath: thermosetting compound, acc. to UL 1309 IEEE 1580 and UL 1072, on request different sheath colors to distinguish the different levels of voltage:
5 kV = yellow outer sheath
8 kV = orange outer sheath
15 kV = red outer sheath
• Armouring: bronze braiding, acc. to UL 1309, IEEE Std. 45-1998
• Outer sheath: black (RAL 9005) thermosetting compound acc. to UL 1309 IEEE 1580 and UL 1072, on request different sheath colors to distinguish the different levels of voltage:
5 kV = yellow outer sheath
8 kV = orange outer sheath
15 kV = red outer sheath

Features:

• Oil abrasion, chemical, moisture, cold resistant
• Sunlight resistant
• suitable for use in Class I, Div. 1 and Zone 1 environments
• Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• Lloyd’s register of shipping (LRS)
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• UL listed as Marine Shipboard Cables

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