NEK 606 BFOU P105 0.6/1kV Offshore Cable
NEK 606 BFOU P105 cable is a 0.6/1 kV fire-resistant, flame-retardant and halogen-free cable for fixed power, lighting and control routes on offshore oil and gas installations. It combines Class 2 tinned copper conductors, mica tape with halogen-free EPR insulation, an SHF2 inner sheath, tinned copper wire braid armour and a black SHF2 H-M outer sheath.
- Designation: NEK 606 BFOU P105
- Voltage: 0.6/1 kV; maximum operating voltage 1.2 kV
- Conductor: Class 2 tinned copper
- Fire-resistant insulation system: Mica tape plus halogen-free EPR
- Armour: Tinned copper wire braid (TCWB)
- Sheath: Black Type SHF2 H-M compound
- Maximum conductor temperature: +90°C
- Minimum bending radius: 4 × cable overall diameter
For a technical quotation, provide the core count, conductor size, cable length, required NEK 606 edition, route exposure, fire-performance documentation and packing requirements.
NEK 606 BFOU P105 Cable for Fixed Offshore Power and Control
The NEK 606 BFOU P105 cable is a 0.6/1 kV fire-resistant offshore cable for fixed power, lighting and control circuits. Its construction uses Class 2 tinned copper conductors, a mica-tape and halogen-free EPR insulation system, halogen-free bedding, tinned copper wire braid armour and a black SHF2 H-M outer sheath. It is intended for offshore oil and gas projects where the cable schedule calls for the exact P105 BFOU construction.
Selection Notes for Offshore Projects
Match the required fire performance precisely
The supplied construction includes mica tape and lists a fire-resistance test reference. Confirm whether the project requires circuit integrity, the exact IEC 60331 method, test duration, flame condition, mechanical shock, water spray or another acceptance criterion. Fire-resistant, flame-retardant and low-smoke halogen-free describe different performance categories and should not be treated as interchangeable.
Check armour bonding and termination details
The tinned copper wire braid provides mechanical protection and a conductive metallic layer. Define the braid bonding arrangement, gland type, earth continuity, EMC or fault-current requirement and termination method. Use the nominal braid area and diameter-under-armour values when coordinating glands and accessories.
Review the actual oil, mud and weather exposure
Offshore routes can encounter salt-laden air, UV, hydrocarbons, mineral or hydraulic oils and drilling fluids or muds. State the actual substances, concentration, temperature, exposure duration and cleaning regime in the RFQ. A general oil- or mud-resistance reference does not establish compatibility with every chemical mixture.
Confirm dimensions before ordering accessories
The supplied dimensions are nominal and two values in the source table require technical confirmation. Do not select glands, cleats, transit seals or drum capacity solely from the preliminary table. Request the final production drawing for the ordered core count and conductor size.
Related Marine and Offshore Cable Selection
Browse the Marine & Offshore Cables range and the related Oil & Gas Cables range. If the project does not require the P105 fire-resistant insulation system, review the 0.6/1 kV RFOU marine and offshore cable or the 5G 35 mm² RFOU cable. These are related options, not automatic substitutes for BFOU P105.
Information Needed for Quotation
- Required designation and project NEK 606 edition
- Number of cores and conductor cross-sectional area
- Operating current, voltage drop, fault duty and protection information
- Total length, drum length and quantity
- Installation area, route, support, bend and gland or transit requirements
- Salt, UV, hydrocarbon, oil, drilling-fluid and mud exposure
- Required fire test, classification approval, inspection, marking and packing documents
Request a technical quotation with the cable schedule and project documentation list.
Construction
The supplied BFOU P105 construction combines a fire-resistant mica/EPR insulation system, halogen-free bedding and sheaths, and tinned copper wire braid armour for fixed offshore power, lighting and control routes.
| Layer | Supplied construction | Selection note |
|---|---|---|
| Conductor | Class 2 tinned copper | Confirm conductor size and termination method. |
| Fire-resistant layer and insulation | Mica tape plus halogen-free EPR compound | Confirm the exact project fire-resistance test method and documentation. |
| Bedding and fillers | Fibreglass tape and extruded fibreglass fillers, as stated in the supplied sheet | Final material description should be confirmed on the production specification. |
| Inner sheath | Extruded compound, Type SHF2 | Halogen-free inner covering beneath the braid. |
| Armour | Tinned copper wire braid (TCWB) | Coordinate braid bonding, gland and earth-continuity requirements. |
| Outer sheath | Black Type SHF2 H-M compound | Confirm actual oil, mud, UV and chemical exposure with the RFQ. |
Applications
NEK 606 BFOU P105 cable is specified for fixed power, lighting and control routes on offshore oil and gas installations. The supplied application information identifies saline atmosphere, UV, hydrocarbons, oils and drilling fluids or muds as relevant service exposures.
- Fixed low-voltage power distribution on offshore platforms and drilling units
- Fixed lighting circuits in marine and offshore modules
- Fixed control circuits where a P105 fire-resistant cable is specified
- Protected cable-tray and transit routes in saline offshore environments
- Oil and gas installation areas where hydrocarbon, oil or drilling-mud exposure must be reviewed
Specifications
The following values are transcribed from the supplied technical information. Dimensions and weights are nominal. Confirm the final production drawing before selecting accessories or releasing the product for manufacture.| Designation | NEK 606 BFOU P105 |
|---|---|
| Function | Fixed offshore power, lighting and control cable |
| Rated voltage Uo/U | 0.6/1 kV |
| Maximum operating voltage Umax | 1.2 kV |
| Maximum conductor operating temperature | +90°C |
| Minimum bending radius | 4 × overall cable diameter |
| Outer sheath colour | Black |
| Installation mode | Fixed installation |
Core Identification
| Core count | Supplied identification |
|---|---|
| 1 core | Black |
| 2 cores | Blue, brown |
| 3 cores | Brown, black, grey |
| 4 cores | Blue, brown, black, grey |
| 5 cores | Blue, brown, black, grey, green/yellow |
| 7 cores and above | White and numbered |
Nominal Dimensions, Braid Areas and Weights
Manual confirmation required: The supplied overall diameters for 1 × 16 mm² (`151.0 mm`) and 1 × 300 mm² (`8.7 mm`) are dimensionally inconsistent. They are preserved exactly as supplied and must be corrected only from an approved technical source.| Cores | Nominal conductor area (mm²) | Nominal braid area (mm²) | Diameter under armour (mm) | Nominal overall diameter (mm) | Nominal weight (kg/km) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 4 | 9.9 | 14.3 | 355 |
| 1 | 16 | 6 | 11.0 | 151.0 — verify | 435 |
| 1 | 25 | 10 | 12.7 | 17.4 | 596 |
| 1 | 35 | 10 | 13.8 | 18.7 | 740 |
| 1 | 50 | 10 | 15.0 | 20.7 | 895 |
| 1 | 70 | 10 | 16.3 | 22.2 | 1150 |
| 1 | 95 | 10 | 18.7 | 24.9 | 1470 |
| 1 | 120 | 10 | 20.2 | 26.6 | 1770 |
| 1 | 150 | 10 | 21.8 | 28.4 | 2080 |
| 1 | 185 | 10 | 24.2 | 31.0 | 2585 |
| 1 | 240 | 10 | 26.9 | 33.9 | 3230 |
| 1 | 300 | 16 | 30.9 | 8.7 — verify | 4000 |
| 2 | 1.5 | 6 | 10.1 | 14.8 | 345 |
| 2 | 2.5 | 6 | 11.3 | 16.0 | 410 |
| 2 | 4 | 10 | 13.1 | 17.8 | 510 |
| 2 | 6 | 10 | 13.7 | 18.6 | 590 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 | 16.7 | 22.4 | 800 |
| 2 | 16 | 10 | 18.9 | 25.1 | 1035 |
| 2 | 25 | 10 | 22.4 | 28.5 | 1395 |
| 2 | 35 | 10 | 24.6 | 30.7 | 1740 |
| 2 | 50 | 10 | 27.1 | 33.6 | 2150 |
| 3 | 1.5 | 6 | 10.7 | 15.5 | 380 |
| 3 | 2.5 | 6 | 12.0 | 16.7 | 460 |
| 3 | 4 | 10 | 14.0 | 18.7 | 570 |
| 3 | 6 | 10 | 14.6 | 20.3 | 685 |
| 3 | 10 | 10 | 17.8 | 23.5 | 920 |
| 3 | 16 | 10 | 20.2 | 26.4 | 1210 |
| 3 | 25 | 10 | 24.1 | 30.3 | 1690 |
| 3 | 35 | 10 | 26.5 | 33.1 | 2160 |
| 3 | 50 | 10 | 29.1 | 36.1 | 2690 |
| 3 | 70 | 16 | 32.1 | 40.1 | 3600 |
| 3 | 95 | 25 | 37.1 | 45.5 | 4715 |
| 3 | 120 | 25 | 40.8 | 49.6 | 5795 |
| 3 | 150 | 35 | 44.6 | 53.4 | 6830 |
| 3 | 185 | 35 | 49.8 | 59.0 | 8515 |
| 3 | 240 | 35 | 56.5 | 66.1 | 10860 |
| 3 | 300 | 35 | 63.8 | 74.0 | 13135 |
| 4 | 1.5 | 6 | 11.7 | 16.4 | 435 |
| 4 | 2.5 | 10 | 13.1 | 17.8 | 525 |
| 4 | 4 | 10 | 15.3 | 20.8 | 680 |
| 4 | 6 | 10 | 16.0 | 21.7 | 815 |
| 4 | 10 | 10 | 19.5 | 25.3 | 1100 |
| 4 | 16 | 10 | 22.2 | 28.4 | 1465 |
| 4 | 25 | 10 | 26.5 | 32.7 | 2065 |
Standards
The supplied product information lists the following construction and test references. They describe the stated design and test basis; they do not by themselves establish a TEBAOFLEX classification-society approval or product certificate.| Reference | Supplied scope | Procurement note |
|---|---|---|
| NEK 606 / Type P105 BFOU | Offshore power, lighting and control cable designation | Confirm the required NEK TS 606 edition in the project specification. |
| IEC 60228 | Class 2 tinned copper conductor reference | Confirm final conductor construction and resistance with production data. |
| IEC 60092-360 | Shipboard insulating and sheathing materials; temperature and ozone references are also listed | Request applicable material and test documentation when required. |
| IEC 60331-1 or 2 | Supplied fire-resistance test reference | Confirm the exact test method, duration and project acceptance criteria. |
| IEC 60332-1-2 | Single-cable vertical flame-propagation reference | Flame retardancy is distinct from circuit-integrity fire resistance. |
| IEC 60332-3-22 Category A | Vertical flame-spread test for bunched cables | Confirm the required category and test evidence. |
| IEC 60754-1/2 and IEC 60684-2 | Supplied halogen-content and corrosivity references | Confirm project acceptance criteria and reports. |
| IEC 61034-1/2 | Smoke-density reference | Request the applicable report where low-smoke documentation is mandatory. |
| UL 1581 §1200 | Supplied UV-resistance test reference | This is not a UL Listing or product-certification claim. |
| NEK 606 | Supplied mineral/hydraulic oil and drilling-mud resistance reference | State the actual exposure and request project-specific evidence where necessary. |
| CSA C22.2 No. 0.3-09 and No. 38-18 | Supplied impact and cold-resistance references | No minimum installation temperature is published from the supplied sheet. |
| HD 308 S2:2001 and IEC 60445 | Supplied core-identification references | Confirm required core colours and numbering at quotation stage. |
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