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Halogen-Free Cables 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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SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX® BL 438 C FRNC 5 x 1.5 mm² - IEC 60332-3-22 - 300/500V CE
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
» 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 |
| Stranding | in layers |
| Wrapping | foil |
| Shielding | tinned copper braiding |
| Jacket Material | special SABIX® SHF 1 compound acc. to IEC 60092-360 |
| Jacket color | pigeon blue (RAL 5014) |
Technical Specifications
| Nominal voltage | Uo/U 300/500 V |
| Testing voltage | conductor/conductor: 2000 V |
| Minimum bending radius | fixed installation: 5 x O.D. |
| Temperature Range | DIN VDE: |
| Halogen-free | acc. to IEC 60754-1 + VDE 0482-754-1 |
| Burning Characteristics | Flame Propagation: |
| Corrosivity | in compliance with IEC 60754-2 + VDE 0482-754-2 - no development of corrosive conflagration gases |
| Smoke Density | acc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034 |
| For flexible application | very good |
| Application in track | not 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:
Other dimensions and colors are available on request.
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