Vertex Marine Inc.

APPLICATION

Flexible shipboard cables suitable for all marine applications, where circuit integrity is required under fire conditions and mechanical or EMC protection is also required.

CONSTRUCTION

Conductor: Finely stranded annealed copper to ASTM B3-01, ASTM B33-00 and IEC 60228. Significantly exceeds IEEE-1580 Table 11.

Flame Barrier: Fire Resistant, Halogen Free, Glass Mica Tape

Insulation: LSFLEX R-30, Cross-linked, Polyolefinic, Thermoset, Flame Retardant, Low Smoke, Zero Halogen (LSX to IEEE-1580) (HF-90 to IEC 60092-351) Splash resistant to oil, skydrol, gasoline, acid, sea water. Resists ozone and UV.

Assembly: Conductors cabled with filler as required and overall binder tape.

Bedding Tape: Polypropylene

Braid/Armor Options: Galvanized Steel Wire Braid (90%), Tinned Copper Wire Braid (90%) (also available with drain wire under braid)

Ripcord: High strength ripcord under jacket

Jacket: LSFLEX S-50, Polyolefinic, Flame Retardant, low Smoke, Zero Halogen (TPO/TPPO to IEEE-1580) (SHF-1 to IEC 60092-359) Splash resistant to oil, skydrol, gasoline, acid, sea water. Resists ozone and UV.

Armor (Optional): All constructions are available with Overbraid Armor of either Aluminum or Bronze.

OPERATING TEMP

-40˚C to 90˚C

VOLTAGE RATING

600/1000 Volts

STANDARDS

ASTM B3-01, ASTM B33-00, IEEE-45, IEEE-1580, IEEE-1202

IEC 60228, IEC 60092-350, IEC 60092-353, IEC 60331, IEC 60331-11

IEC 60331-21, IEC 60332-1, IEC 60332-3(A), IEC 60754-1&2, IEC 61034-1&2

APPROVALS

USCG, ABS, LR, DNV, Transport Canada Marine Safety

“Cable constructions, Jackets, and Inner components to UL 1309 – CSA C22.2 No. 245 for Cold Bend (-40˚C) and Cold Impact (-35˚C)”

** Please download a PDF file catalogue for further specs