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Halogen-Free Cables SABIX® R 638 FRNC
Halogen-Free Cables for Rail Vehicles
SERIES #: 6638
Shielded low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® control cable with black numbered conductors and overall tinned copper shield with improved fire performance for railway applications acc. to EN 45545-2 - 500V, +90°C
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SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX® R 638 FRNC 5 x 1.5 mm² CE
Application
The SABIX® R 638 FRNC series delivers reliable safety and performance for railway applications. This shielded, low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) control cable features black numbered conductors and an overall tinned copper braid for enhanced EMC protection. Rated for 500 V and up to +90°C, it is designed with a durable SABIX® jacket that ensures resistance in harsh operating conditions. Certified to CE and RoHS, the R 638 FRNC meets stringent international standards and complies with EN 45545-2 fire protection requirements. Its flame-retardant, halogen-free construction prevents corrosive gases in case of fire, while its shielding delivers dependable electromagnetic compatibility. SABIX® R 638 FRNC is engineered for flexible installation in rail vehicles, combining fire safety, EMC reliability, and long-term durability for critical railway control systems.
Outstanding Features
» Good EMC characteristics
» No flame propagation
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Fulfills fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) acc. to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-3
» Flame retardant acc. to UN/ECE R118
» PFAS free
Construction
| Conductor | bare 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® |
| Jacket color | gray (RAL 7000) |
Technical Specifications
| Nominal voltage | Uo/U 300/500 V |
| Testing voltage | conductor/conductor: 3000 V |
| Minimum bending radius | fixed installation: 5 x O.D. |
| Temperature Range | DIN VDE: |
| Halogen-free | acc. to EN 50306-1 + EN 50264-1 Development of HCl is < 0.5% acc. to IEC 60754-1 pH-value is > 4.3 acc. to IEC 60754-2 Conductivity is < 10.0 μS/mm acc. to IEC 60754-2 Fluoric content < 0.1% acc. to IEC 60684-2 |
| Burning Characteristics | Flame Propagation: |
| Smoke Density | acc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034 |
| Toxicity | acc. to EN 50305+ VDE 0260-305 |
| For flexible application | suitable |
| Flexibility | good |
| Application in cable track | not recommended |
| Approvals | EN 45545-2, UN/ECE R118, CE, RoHS |
| Absence of harmful substance (RoHS) | acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union |
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Part notes:
Other dimensions and colors are available on request.
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