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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 applicationsuitable
Flexibilityvery good
Application in cable 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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