Products

Halogen-Free Cables

SABIX® R 645 FRNC TP

Halogen-Free Cables for Rail Vehicles

SERIES #: 6645

Shielded low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® data cable with colored twisted pairs and overall tinned copper shield with improved fire performance for railway applications acc. to EN 45545-2 - 300V, +90°C

Download PDF
SABIX® R 645 FRNC TP- SAB Halogen Free Cables (SABIX)

Marking for SABIX R 645 FRNC TP 66450325:
SAB BRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX R 645 FRNC TP 3 x 2 x 0.25 mm² CE

EN 45545
NFPA 130
UN/ECE/R118
CE
RoHS
PFAS-Free

Application

The SABIX® R 645 FRNC TP series delivers safety and reliability for railway applications. This shielded, low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) data cable features colored twisted pairs with an overall tinned copper screen, rated for 300 V and up to +90°C. Its SABIX® jacket ensures durability, flexibility, and resistance under harsh operating conditions. Compliant with EN 45545-2, CE, and RoHS, the R 645 FRNC TP meets the highest railway fire safety and performance standards. Designed for dependable data transmission, it provides robust EMC protection and long service life in demanding rail environments.

Outstanding Features

» Low smoke halogen-free (LSHF)
» No flame propagation
» Good EMC characteristics
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Fulfills fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) acc. to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-2
» Fulfills fire protection requirements acc. to NFPA 130 section 8.6.7.1.1.1 and section 12.2.1 (1)[* NFPA 130 / FT4 only up to outer-ø¸ < 13 mm (0.512")]
» Flame retardant acc. to UN/ECE R118
» Tested acc. to American ASTM standard
» Good transmission rates and crosstalk attenuation
» PFAS free

Construction

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

DIN 47100: see part number

Stranding
pairwise, pairs in layers
Wrappingfoil
Shieldingtinned copper braiding
Jacket Materialspecial SABIX®
Jacket colorgrayish tan (RAL 7032)

Technical Specifications

Peak operating voltage

26 AWG: max. 350 V
24 - 19 AWG: max. 500 V

Testing voltage

conductor/conductor: 1500 V
conductor/shielding: 1200 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 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:
no flame propagation
acc. to IEC 60332-3-24 + VDE 0482-332-3-24
resp. IEC 60332-3-25 + VDE 0482-332-3-25 and EN 50305 + VDE 0260-305 section 9.1.2

Fire Performance:
flame retardant and self-extinguishing acc. to IEC 60332-1-2 + VDE 0482-332-1-2
flame retardant acc. to UL 1685 section 12, FT4/IEEE 1202
flame retardant acc. to ISO 6722 (UN/ECE R118)

Burning Tests:
acc. to ASTM E 162-09

Smoke Densityacc. to IEC 61034 + VDE 0482-1034 + ASTM E 662-09
Toxicityacc. to EN 50305+ VDE 0260-305
For flexible applicationsuitable
Flexibilitygood
Application in cable tracknot recommended
Approvals
NFPA 130, EN 45545-2, UN/ECE R118, CE, RoHS
Absence of harmful substance (RoHS)acc. to RoHS directive of the European Union

Part Numbers

Part notes:

* NFPA 130 / FT4 only up to outer-ø < 13 mm (0.512”).
Other dimensions and colors are available on request.

U.S. Headquarters

SAB North America

344 Kaplan Drive, Fairfield, NJ 07004

SAB North America © 2025