18 AWG 4P TC Shield Al Tape Armour XLPO GAALSHIP Instrumentation IEEE Type P BS Offshore Cable

18 AWG 4P TC Shield Al Tape Armour XLPO GAALSHIP Instrumentation IEEE Type P BS Offshore Cable

Allowable Ampacity for 18 AWG 4P TC Shield Al Tape Armour XLPO GAALSHIP Instrumentation IEEE Type P BS Offshore Cable: 100 Amps

About:

The 18 AWG 4P TC Shield Al Tape Armour XLPO GAALSHIP Instrumentation IEEE Type P BS Offshore Cable is specifically designed for instrumentation and control applications in offshore and marine environments. This cable offers superior performance, reliability, and protection against harsh environmental conditions, including exposure to saltwater, oil, and chemicals.

Also Known As:

• 18 AWG Type P Offshore Cable
• Type P BS Instrumentation Cable
• GAALSHIP Shielded and Armoured Instrumentation Cable

Application:

• Instrumentation and control systems on offshore platforms
• Marine and shipboard installations
• Oil and gas exploration and production facilities
• Petrochemical plants
• Power generation plants
• Environments requiring robust signal transmission with high protection standards

Standards:

• IEEE Type P BS
•IEEE 1580
•UL 1309/CSA 245
•IEC 60092
•ABS (American Bureau of Shipping)
•DNV (Det Norske Veritas)
•Lloyd’s Register
•NEC (National Electrical Code) compliance

Construction:

• Conductor: Flexible tinned copper conductor, acc. to IEEE 1580 table 11
• Insulation: special cross-linked polyolefin, acc. to IEEE type P, and UL 1309/CSA 245 type X110
• Cores color: pairs: black-white triples: black-white-red
• Stranding: Each pair/triple is twisted with a bare tinned drain wire
• Individual Screen: Aluminium/polyester tape
• Stranding: Laying up in pairs/triples
• Overall Screen: Aluminium/polyester tape
• Inner Sheath: Thermosetting compound, acc. to UL 1309/CSA 245 and IEEE 1580
• Armouring: Basket weave bronze wire, acc. to IEEE 1580 and UL 1309/CSA 245 on request tinned copper
• Outer sheath: Black (RAL 9005), thermosetting compound, acc. to UL 1309/CSA 245 and IEEE 1580

Features:

• Oil abrasion, chemical, moisture, cold resistant
• Sunlight resistant
• Low toxic and corrosive gases emissions
• Suitable for use in Class I, Div. 1, and Zone 1 environments
• Highest ampacity ratings: ABS 100°C, DNV 95°C, Transport Canada 95°C
• NVE 95/16996, FAL
• Transport Canada
• Det Norske Veritas (DNV)
• Lloyd’s register of shipping (LRS)
• American Bureau of Shipping (ABS)
• UL listed as Marine Shipboard Cables
• United States Coast Guard November 2, 1987
• CSA listed as Marine shipboard cables
• On request blue outer sheath or with stripe for intrinsiacally safe circuits
• On request tinned copper wire braid armouring

Specifications:

• No. of pairs/triples x AWG: 4 x 2 x 18
• Ø under armour ca. inches ± 10%: 0,630
• Outer-Ø ca. inches ± 10%: 0,801
• Nominal Voltage: Uo/U 0,6/1 kV
• Temperature Range: -40°C up to +110°C
• Capacitance (nf/MFt)*: AWG 18: 28, AWG 16: 32, AWG 14 (pairs): 37
• Inductance (mH/MFt)*: AWG 18: 0,22, AWG 16: 0,20, AWG 14 (pairs): 0,19
• Resistance (Ohms/MFt)*: 7,21 (at 20°C), 4,52 (at 20°C), 2,85,19 (at 20°C)
• Cable Weight approx. lbs/MFt.: 410
• Part Number: 22030G7X042A18