Marine and Offshore Cables
Marine and offshore cables are specialized electrical conduits designed to withstand the harsh conditions of saltwater environments, mechanical vibration, and extreme temperature fluctuations while prioritizing safety through flame retardancy and low smoke toxicity.
Helkama & IEC Standard Marine Cables
These cables are widely used in commercial shipbuilding and comply with international IEC standards.
- LKM-HF & LKAM-HF: Halogen-free power and control cables. “HF” denotes halogen-free materials, which do not emit toxic gases during a fire.
- LKMM-HF & LKSM-HF: Instrumentation and communication cables designed for low-interference signals in bridge and engine room electronics.
- RFE-HF & RFA-HF: Flame-retardant instrumentation and power cables used in general marine wiring.
- IEC 60092-353 (XI): The international standard for single and multicore power cables with extruded solid insulation for use on board ships.
US Military (MIL-Spec) Naval Cables
Designed specifically for the US Navy, these cables are built to rigorous military standards for weight, diameter, and performance under combat conditions.
- M915 & M17: M915 is for general-purpose power, while M17 is the standard for coaxial cables used in radar and communication.
- M24640 & M24643: Low-smoke, zero-halogen (LSZH) shipboard cables. M24640 is specifically “lightweight” to help with ship stability and buoyancy.
- M85045: Specifically refers to fiber optic cables for naval shipboard use.
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Offshore & Drilling Rig Cables (Type P, RFOU, BFOU)
Offshore cables must be significantly more rugged than standard marine cables to handle oil, mud, and chemicals.
- Type P Cable: The North American standard (IEEE 1580) for drilling rigs and platforms. It is extremely flexible and resistant to abrasion and chemicals.
- RFOU & BFOU: European (NEK 606) offshore standards.
- RFOU: Flame retardant, halogen-free, and mud resistant.
- BFOU: Fire resistant (maintains circuit integrity during a fire), halogen-free, and mud resistant.
Specialized Regional & Technical Specs
- XAI: A type of armored cable used in instrumentation and control.
- 6591TQ: A UK-standard shipboard cable, often EPR insulated and CSP (chlorosulphonated polyethylene) sheathed, providing high heat resistance and durability.
Other Products:
· LKM-HF
· LKAM-HF
· LKAM-HF 250V
· LKMM-HF
· LKSM-HF
· RFE-HF
· RFA-HF
· M24640
· M24643
· M915
· M17
· M85045
· XAI
· IEC 60092-353 (XI)
· 6591TQ