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
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.
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) |
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 | suitable |
Flexibility | very good |
Application in cable track | not recommended |
Approvals | DNV, CE, RoHS |
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS) | acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union |
Possible on request:
» bare copper strands
» alternative color code and jacket color
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