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SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC

Halogen-Free Cables for Shipboard

SERIES #: 6438

Shielded flexible low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® control cable with colored conductors and overall tinned copper shield with improved fire performance for marine applications - 500V, +90°C

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SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC- SAB Halogen Free Cables (SABIX)

Marking for SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC 64380515:
SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC 5 x 1.5 mm² - IEC 60332-3-22 - 300/500V CE

DNV
CE
RoHS
PFAS-Free

Application

The SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC series combines flexibility with strength, making it an excellent choice for marine automation and control tasks. This shielded, low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® control cable features colored conductors and an overall tinned copper shield for reliable EMC protection. Rated for 300/500 V and up to +90°C, it is built with a SABIX® SHF 1 compound jacket (IEC 60092-360) that ensures durability and resistance in demanding shipboard conditions. Approved by DNV, CE, and RoHS, the series fulfills the highest safety-related requirements for shipbuilding. Its halogen-free, flame-retardant construction minimizes risk in case of fire while supporting dependable integration into control panels and electrical components. The SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC complements the marine cable portfolio with robust, safety-compliant control cable solutions.

Outstanding Features

» Low smoke halogen-free (LSHF)
» Asbestos-free
» Good EMC characteristics
» No flame propagation
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Flexible
» For applications acc. to Hong Kong Convention
» PFAS free

Construction

Conductor
tinned copper strands acc. to IEC 60228, VDE 0295, class 5
Insulation
special SABIX®
Color Code

black conductors with consecutive numbers acc. to EN 50334 + VDE 0293-334
from 3 conductors: green/yellow ground

Stranding
in layers
Wrappingfoil
Shieldingtinned copper braiding
Jacket Materialspecial SABIX® SHF 1 compound acc. to IEC 60092-360
Jacket colorpigeon blue (RAL 5014)

Technical Specifications

Nominal voltage
Uo/U 300/500 V
Testing voltage

conductor/conductor: 2000 V
conductor/shielding: 2000 V

Minimum bending radius

fixed installation: 5 x O.D.
free movement: 10 x O.D.

Temperature Range

DIN VDE:
static: -40/+90°C
flexible: -30/+90°C

Halogen-free
acc. to IEC 60754-1 + VDE 0482-754-1
Burning Characteristics

Flame Propagation:
no flame propagation acc. to IEC 60332-3-22 + VDE 0482-332-3-22 Cat. A.

Fire Performance:
flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2

Corrosivityin compliance with IEC 60754-2 + VDE 0482-754-2 - no development of corrosive conflagration gases
Smoke Densityacc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034
For flexible applicationvery good
Application in tracknot recommended
Approvals
DNV, CE, RoHS
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS)acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union

Additional Information

Possible on request:

» bare copper strands

» alternative color code and jacket color

Part Numbers

Part notes:

2 conductor cable does not have ground.
Other dimensions and colors are available on request.

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