Product Information

Specification

About:

• This cable is specifically engineered for military shipboard applications. It is designed to withstand harsh marine environments and is capable of operating under extreme conditions. The "TC" indicates tinned copper, which is often used for its corrosion resistance.

Also Known As:

• This type of cable might also be referred to as "Marine Grade Shipboard Cable" or "Military Standard Shipboard Cable." The terminology can vary based on the manufacturer or the specific military standards it adheres to.

Application:

• Thin-wall, lightweight copper wire braid screened multipair cables for control, communication and instrumentation circuits in HM surface ships and vessels. Incorporates LFH (Limited Fire Hazard) insulation and sheath for reduced levels of smoke and toxic fumes in the event of a fire. May be used in flexing or fixed applications and suitable for use where fuel, lubricating oils, hydraulic fluids and water are present.

Construction:

• In accordance with DEF61-12 part 25.
• Conductor: Stranded Class 2 tinned copper conductors to BS EN 60228.
• Insulation: Thin-wall LFH (Limited Fire Hazard) insulation to DEF61-12 part 25.
N.B. Cores comply with DEF61-12 part 18 for category 1 equipment wires.
• Pair Identification: Each pair will contain one red and one blue core and shall be identified either by a numbered tape over the individual braid screen, or the blue core in each pair shall be numbered, in a contrasting colour, with the pair number
• Braid: Tinned copper wire braid (minimum filling factor 0.61) applied over each individual pair
• Binder Tape: p.e.t.p. tape minimum 20% overlap
• Tinned copper wire braid screen (minimum filling factor 0.61).
• Outer Sheath: : Black LFH (Limited Fire Hazard) outer sheath to DEF61-12 part 31. In addition, the outer sheath also displays the following characteristics:
Minimum oxygen index: 30%.
Maximum HCL emission @ 800°C: 0.5%.
• Flame retardant to DS 02-641.
• Voltage Rating: 600V rms/800V d.c. (between cores, or between cores and ships structure, or between cores and cable screen).
• Temperature Rating: 85°C maximum conductor operating temperature.
N.B. Cables will also retain a degree of flexibility under weatherdeck conditions of -30°C.

Standards:

• These cables are manufactured in compliance with specific military standards, which may include MIL-DTL-24643, MIL-C-915, or others. These standards ensure that the cables meet the required safety, performance, and quality specifications for military use.

Features:

• Key features include high resistance to oil, chemicals, and UV radiation; low smoke and toxicity emissions in case of fire; excellent EMI shielding capabilities; and the ability to operate effectively under high voltage (600V) conditions. The cable is also designed to be durable and long-lasting, even in demanding marine environments.

*Data provided on this page is subject to change based on different manufacturers' variances

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