Marine cables designation

The marine cables designation is not random, it follows the norm. This standardized nomenclature is composed by a set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning to describe marine cables. This designation refers to product characteristics that facilitate the most suitable cable selection for your needs, avoiding possible errors in the cable supply.

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EXAMPLES OF MARINE CABLES DESIGNATION

TOXFREE® MARINE XTCuZ1-K (AS)

For example, the cable TOXFREE® Marine XTCuZ1-K (AS) means the following unique cable construction:

X	Cross-linked polyethylene insulation, type HF XLPE-90°C.
TCu	Copper braid armour.
Z1	Themoplastic Polyolefin. Low smoke, halogen-free and flame retardant compound.
-K	Flexible class 5 conductors.
(AS)	Flame retardant IEC 60332-3-22 (Category A)
(AS+)	For its fire resistant version, the cable TOXFREE® Marine XTCuZ1-K (AS+) means Fire resistant IEC 60331-21.

Code meaning XTCuZ1-K (AS/AS+)

CODES 01, 02 OR 03

The cable screen is determined by the codes 01, 02 or 03, where:

01	Individual (per pairs) Aluminium / Polyester screen.
02	Overall (global) Aluminium / Polyester screen.
03	Individual (per pairs) and overall (global) Aluminium / Polyester screen.

Code meaning 01, 02 or 03

TOXFREE MARINE XOxTCuZ1-K (AS)

As we can note in the cable TOXFREE MARINE XOxTCuZ1-K (AS) (x:1…3):

By knowing these unique designations, marine professionals can select the most appropriate cables for their specific applications, ensuring reliable operation and long-term performance in the challenging marine environment.

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