INLEX-FLEX HDC Flexible Shipboard Power Cable

INLEX-FLEX HDC is a flexible shipboard power cable designed for power and lighting circuits in marine and offshore installations. Rated at 0.6/1 kV, the cable combines flexibility, mechanical protection and resistance to harsh environmental conditions for demanding shipboard applications.

The cable uses finely stranded Class 5 tinned-copper conductors with EPR insulation, surrounded by flame-retardant neoprene bedding. A galvanised steel wire armour braid provides screening and mechanical protection, while intermediate tape layers assist with cable stripping and installation.

The assembly is protected by a flame-retardant neoprene (PCP) outer sheath resistant to mud, oil, Skydrol, petrol, acids, seawater, ozone and UV exposure. INLEX-FLEX HDC is designed and constructed to relevant IEC 60092 marine electrical standards and provides flame-retardant, fire-resistant and oil and fuel-resistant performance.

The cable is also suitable for hazardous area installations, including Ex d and Ex e applications, when terminated using appropriate IECEx-certified cable glands and installed in accordance with IEC 60079-14.

Key features

• Flexible shipboard power and lighting cable
• Rated voltage: 0.6/1 kV
• Class 5 finely stranded tinned-copper conductors
• EPR conductor insulation
• Flame-retardant neoprene (PCP) bedding and outer sheath
• Galvanised steel wire armour braid
• Armour braid density greater than 82%
• Resistant to mud, oil, Skydrol, petrol, acids and seawater
• Resistant to ozone and UV exposure
• Flame-retardant to IEC 60332-1-2 and IEC 60332-3-22
• Fire-resistant to IEC 60331-1, 2 and 21
• Oil and fuel resistant to IEC 60811-404
• Operating temperature: -10°C to +90°C
• Maximum conductor short-circuit temperature: +250°C
• Minimum bending radius: 8 x cable diameter
• Suitable for Ex d and Ex e hazardous area installations when appropriately terminated and installed
• Designed for marine, shipboard and offshore applications