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Halogen-Free Cables SABIX® R flex
Halogen-Free Cables for Rail Vehicles
SERIES #: 6670
Continuous flex low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) SABIX® connection cable with black numbered conductors with improved fire performance for railway applications acc. to EN 45545-2 - 500V, +90°C
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SAB BRRÖCKSKES · D-VIERSEN · SABIX® R flex 5 G 0.75 mm² CE
Application
Engineered for durability, the SABIX® R flex series is built to excel in demanding railway applications. This continuous flex, low smoke halogen-free (LSHF) connection cable features black numbered conductors and improved fire performance, rated for 500 V and up to +90°C. Its SABIX® Ultra jacket provides exceptional resistance to harsh environments, ensuring long service life and reliable performance. Compliant with EN 45545-2, UN/ECE R118, CE, and RoHS, the R flex meets the highest international safety and performance standards. Halogen-free, UV-, oil- and chemical-resistant, it is well-suited for both interior and protected outdoor installations. Typical applications include door control systems, protective tube routing, and inter-wagon connections in rail cars and railway machinery. Designed for light to medium mechanical stress, the SABIX® R flex series delivers dependable connectivity and safe operation under continuous flex conditions.
Outstanding Features
» Continuous flex applications
» Good EMC characteristics
» No flame propagation
» Flame retardant and self-extinguishing
» Good ozone, UV, and weather resistance
» Good oil and fuel resistance
» Good acid and alkalines resistance
» Fulfills fire protection requirements R15 (EL1A) and R16 (EL1B) acc. to EN 45545-2 for hazard levels HL1-2
» PFAS free
Construction
| Conductor | bare copper strands acc. to IEC 60228, VDE 0295, class 6 |
| Insulation | special polymer |
| Color Code | black conductors with consecutive numbers acc. to EN 50334 + VDE 0293-334 |
| Stranding | in layers resp. pairwise |
| Wrapping | foil |
| Jacket Material | SABIX® Ultra |
| Jacket color | black (RAL 9005) |
Technical Specifications
| Nominal voltage | Uo/U 300/500 V |
| Testing voltage | conductor/conductor: 2000 V |
| Minimum bending radius | fixed installation: 4 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 |
| Oil and fuel resistance | acc. to EN 50264-1 + VDE 0260-264-1 |
| For flexible application | very good |
| For continuous flexing | very good |
| Application in track | 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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