VG 95218-29 Water-Blocked Submarine Outboard Cable
Pressure-tight submarine outboard and hull-penetrator cables designed and manufactured to VG 95218 Part 29 (Types LWDC, LWD, PLWDC, PLWDCC and PLWDC-C). Engineered for 100 bar transversal (radial) hydrostatic pressure and 63 bar longitudinal water-blocking, in cross-linked halogen-free elastomer (Parts 29B–29F, 29N) or flexible polyurethane PUR sheaths (Parts 29G–29M).
Submarine outboard installations—including bow and flank sonar arrays, hydrophone staves, periscope and optronic mast hoists,rudder/hydroplane actuators and external torpedo tube sensors—operate continuously in high-pressure seawater outside the pressure hull. If an outboard cable jacket is severed or abraded at depth, hydrostatic pressure can drive seawater axially along conductor interstices and through hull penetrators unless the cable core is internally sealed.
Cables designed and manufactured to German military standard VG 95218 Part 29 provide verified 100 bar transversal (radial) water tightness and 63 bar longitudinal water blocking across a 20,000-hour design lifetime. The standard defines two longitudinal sealing classes: Type LWDC / LWD (Parts 29D, 29J, 29M, 29N), which are completely longitudinally water-blocked including the individual fine-stranded tinned-copper conductors via central water-blocking elements, tapes and elastomeric fillers; and Type PLWDC / PLWDCC / PLWDC-C (Parts 29B, 29C, 29E, 29F, 29G, 29H, 29K, 29L), which are partially longitudinally water-blocked to 63 bar across all cable and screen interstices.
Two outer sheath systems match specific routing zones: cross-linked halogen-free flame-retardant elastomer (VG 95218-8 Sheath Type E, −40 °C to +90 °C, Parts 29B–29F and 29N) for combined outboard and inboard submarine runs requiring toxicity index below 5, low smoke density and non-corrosive fire gases; and flame-retardant polyurethane PUR (VG 95218-8 Sheath Type F, −50 °C to +90 °C, Parts 29G–29M) for outboard fixed routing and dynamic flexible drag chains.
All screened constructions incorporate tinned copper wire braids achieving maximum surface transfer impedance of 30 mΩ/m on overall-screened LWDC/PLWDC types and 15 mΩ/m on pair-screened PLWDCC (uninsulated pair screens) and PLWDC-C (electrically isolated pair screens). Review the four VG 95218-29 dimensional tables below to specify the exact part designation.
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Construction
The representative cutaway illustrates a 7-core screened longitudinally water-blocked submarine outboard cable built to VG 95218 Part 29, showing the fine-stranded tinned copper conductors, numbered elastomer insulation, elastomeric longitudinal water-blocking matrix filling all core interstices, tinned copper wire braid screen and pressure-resistant black outer sheath.
| Component | Material and construction |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Fine-stranded tinned copper wire; on full LWDC / LWD builds (Parts 29D, 29J, 29M, 29N), each conductor incorporates a central water-blocking element and water-blocking tape for 63 bar strand-level sealing. |
| Core Insulation | Special cross-linked elastomer with printed core numbers (white with black numbers on Parts 29B–29F; black with white numbers on Parts 29G–29L; black/blue on 2-core Parts 29M/29N). |
| Pair Screen (Types PLWDCC & PLWDC-C) | Individual tinned copper wire braid over each twisted pair—either electrically common (PLWDCC, Parts 29E and 29K) or isolated by an extruded special elastomer inner covering (PLWDC-C, Parts 29F and 29L). |
| Longitudinal Water-Blocking System | Pressure-tight elastomeric water-blocking filling compound and swelling water-blocking tapes eliminating air voids across the cable core up to 63 bar axial and 100 bar radial hydrostatic pressure. |
| Overall EMC Screen | Concentric tinned copper wire braid over the water-blocked core assembly (transfer impedance ≤ 30 mΩ/m on LWDC/PLWDC; ≤ 15 mΩ/m on PLWDCC/PLWDC-C; unscreened on LWD 2×1.5). |
| Outer Sheath | Black cross-linked flame-retardant halogen-free elastomer (VG 95218-8 Type E, −40 °C to +90 °C, inboard/outboard compliant) or black flame-retardant polyurethane PUR (VG 95218-8 Type F, −50 °C to +90 °C, outboard fixed and flexible drag chains). |
Applications
Specify VG 95218-29 water-blocked cables for submarine outboard wet-end runs, hull penetrator transitions and high-integrity inboard compartments.
- Submarine bow, cylindrical, flank and passive/active intercept sonar array cabling outside the pressure hull.
- Pressure-hull penetrator gland transitions requiring 63 bar longitudinal water-stop integrity in the event of external cable severance.
- Retractable periscope, optronic mast, radar mast and snorkel hoist flexible drag chains (PUR-sheathed Parts 29G, 29H, 29J, 29K, 29L).
- Outboard torpedo tube doors, hydroplane/rudder hydraulic valve actuators, ballast tank vents and external acoustic transponders.
- Single-core high-current outboard propulsion/degaussing/power feeders from 1 × 35 mm² up to 1 × 240 mm² (Parts 29B and 29G).
Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Hydrostatic pressure tightness | Transversally (radially) water-blocked up to 100 bar; longitudinally water-blocked up to 63 bar (complete conductor + core blocking on LWDC/LWD; core/interstice blocking on PLWDC/PLWDCC/PLWDC-C). |
| Construction standards | Designed and manufactured to German military standard VG 95218 Part 29 (Parts 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F, 29G, 29H, 29J, 29K, 29L, 29M, 29N) and VG 95218-8 sheath types E and F. |
| Operating voltage (AC/DC) | 500 V AC/DC on control, instrumentation and multipair types; 600 V (Part 29B) or 600/900 V (Part 29G) on 1 × 35 mm² to 1 × 240 mm² single-core power cables. |
| Operating temperature and design life | −40 °C to +90 °C on cross-linked halogen-free sheath (Parts 29B–29F); −50 °C to +90 °C on polyurethane PUR sheath (Parts 29G–29N); 20,000-hour rated operating lifetime. |
| EMC transfer impedance | Maximum 30 mΩ/m on overall-screened LWDC and PLWDC constructions; maximum 15 mΩ/m on pair-and-overall-screened PLWDCC and PLWDC-C constructions. |
| Fire, smoke and toxicity (Inboard/Outboard XL-FR) | Flame-retardant, halogen-free, non-corrosive combustion gases, low smoke density and toxicity index below 5 (applies to cross-linked Parts 29B–29F and 29N; not applicable to PUR Parts 29G–29M). |
| Environmental durability | Continuous seawater immersion resistance, high oil/fuel resistance (on XL-FR inboard/outboard series), UV resistance and mechanical abrasion resistance in flexible chains (PUR series). |
| Type code nomenclature | P = Partial longitudinal water-blocking; LWD = Longitudinally Water-Blocked (LängsWasserDicht); C = Overall screen; CC = Uninsulated pair screen + overall screen; C-C = Electrically separated pair screen + overall screen. |
| VG 95218-29 Part & type code | Water-blocking level (radial / longitudinal) | EMC screening configuration | Outer sheath material & thermal range | Primary submarine application & size scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VG 95218-29 Part 29D (LWDC) | Full longitudinal (63 bar, including conductor strands) + radial (100 bar) | Overall tinned copper wire braid (≤ 30 mΩ/m) | Cross-linked flame-retardant halogen-free elastomer (Sheath Type E, black, −40 to +90 °C) | Inboard and outboard submarine installation (2×1.5 to 24×1.5 mm², 3×0.75 to 19×2×0.75 mm²) |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29J (LWDC) | Full longitudinal (63 bar, including conductor strands) + radial (100 bar) | Overall tinned copper wire braid (≤ 30 mΩ/m) | Flame-retardant polyurethane PUR (Sheath Type F, black, −50 to +90 °C) | Outboard submarine fixed routing and flexible drag chains (2×1.5 to 24×1.5 mm², 4×2×0.75 mm²) |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29M & 29N (LWD) | Full longitudinal (63 bar, including conductor strands) + radial (100 bar) | Unscreened (2-core black/blue) | Cross-linked flame-retardant elastomer or polyurethane PUR (black, −50 to +90 °C; see note on Part 29M/29N sheath assignment) | Compact 2×1.5 mm² outboard sensor and actuator feeds in fixed or flexible chain service |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29B & 29C (PLWDC) | Partial longitudinal (63 bar cable interstices) + radial (100 bar) | Overall tinned copper wire braid (≤ 30 mΩ/m) | Cross-linked flame-retardant halogen-free elastomer (Sheath Type E, black, −40 to +90 °C) | Inboard and outboard power (29B: 1×35–240 mm², 600 V) and control/multipair (29C: 2×0.75 to 37×0.75 mm², 500 V) |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29G & 29H (PLWDC) | Partial longitudinal (63 bar cable interstices) + radial (100 bar) | Overall tinned copper wire braid (≤ 30 mΩ/m) | Flame-retardant polyurethane PUR (Sheath Type F, black, −50 to +90 °C) | Outboard fixed and flexible-chain power (29G: 1×35–240 mm², 600/900 V) and control/multipair (29H: 2×0.75 to 37×0.75 mm², 500 V) |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29E & 29K (PLWDCC) | Partial longitudinal (63 bar cable interstices) + radial (100 bar) | Uninsulated tinned copper pair braids + overall tinned copper braid (≤ 15 mΩ/m) | Part 29E: cross-linked halogen-free (−40 to +90 °C); Part 29K: polyurethane PUR (−50 to +90 °C) | Low-transfer-impedance multipair sonar, hydrophone and combat signal lines (4×2×0.75 to 27×2×0.38 mm²) |
| VG 95218-29 Part 29F & 29L (PLWDC-C) | Partial longitudinal (63 bar cable interstices) + radial (100 bar) | Electrically isolated (insulated) tinned copper pair braids + overall braid (≤ 15 mΩ/m) | Part 29F: cross-linked halogen-free (−40 to +90 °C); Part 29L: polyurethane PUR (−50 to +90 °C) | Galvanically isolated pair-screened submarine acoustic and instrumentation circuits (2×2×0.75 to 27×2×0.38 mm²) |
| VG 95218-29 Part | Type & core formation | Max. core Ø (mm) | Min. sheath wall (mm) | Overall cable Ø min – max (mm) | Max. weight (kg/km) | Max. transfer impedance (mΩ/m) | Operating voltage (V) | Standard VG part designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 2 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 12.6 – 13.2 | 200 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D001 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 3 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 13.4 – 13.8 | 250 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D002 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 3 G 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 13.4 – 13.8 | 250 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D003 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 7 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.5 | 15.7 – 16.2 | 430 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D004 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 4 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 20.6 – 21.2 | 560 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D005 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 12 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 18.5 – 19.1 | 540 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D006 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 12 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 20.9 – 21.5 | 700 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D007 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 24 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 28.1 – 28.7 | 1230 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D008 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 3 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.4 | 17.2 – 17.8 | 370 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D009 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 3 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.1 | 10.7 – 11.3 | 170 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D010 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 7 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 20.7 – 21.3 | 600 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D011 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 9 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 24.7 – 25.3 | 790 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D012 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 19 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 32.2 – 32.8 | 1300 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D013 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 4 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.2 | 13.7 – 14.4 | 270 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D014 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 4 × 4 | 4.7 | 2.2 | 16.7 – 17.3 | 450 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D015 |
| Part 29D (XL-FR) | LWDC 4 × 0.5 | 2.2 | 1.5 | 9.7 – 10.3 | 150 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029D016 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 2 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 12.6 – 13.2 | 200 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J001 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 3 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 13.4 – 13.8 | 250 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J002 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 3 G 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.8 | 13.4 – 13.8 | 250 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J003 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 7 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 17.0 – 17.6 | 430 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J004 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 4 × 2 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 18.7 – 19.3 | 390 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J005 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 12 × 0.75 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 18.5 – 19.1 | 540 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J006 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 12 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 21.2 – 21.8 | 700 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J007 |
| Part 29J (PUR) | LWDC 24 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 2.0 | 28.7 – 29.3 | 1230 | 30 | 500 | VG95218T029J008 |
| Part 29M | LWD 2 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 9.8 – 10.2 | 120 | – | 500 | VG95218T029M001 |
| Part 29N | LWD 2 × 1.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 9.8 – 10.2 | 120 | – | 500 | VG95218T029N001 |
| Part 29N | LWD 2 × 1.5 (heavy wall) | 3.4 | 1.7 | 10.5 – 11.1 | 150 | – | 500 | VG95218T029N002 |
| Special (XL-FR) | LWDC 2 × 10 fix | 5.9 | 2.0 | 20.3 – 21.5 | 650 | 100 | 500 | Custom submarine feeder |
| Type & core formation | Max. core Ø (mm) | 29B/C min. wall (mm) | 29B/C cable Ø (mm) | 29B/C max. mass (kg/km) | 29B/C voltage (V) | Part 29B / 29C VG designation | 29G/H min. wall (mm) | 29G/H cable Ø (mm) | 29G/H max. mass (kg/km) | 29G/H voltage (V) | Part 29G / 29H VG designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLWDC 1 × 35 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 17.0 – 17.5 | 680 | 600 | VG95218T029B001 | 2.0 | 17.0 – 17.5 | 680 | 600/900 | VG95218T029G001 |
| PLWDC 1 × 120 | 21.6 | 2.0 | 28.7 – 29.3 | 2000 | 600 | VG95218T029B002 | 2.0 | 28.7 – 29.3 | 2000 | 600/900 | VG95218T029G002 |
| PLWDC 1 × 185 | 25.3 | 2.0 | 31.9 – 32.5 | 2900 | 600 | VG95218T029B003 | 2.0 | 31.9 – 32.5 | 2900 | 600/900 | VG95218T029G003 |
| PLWDC 1 × 240 | 29.8 | 2.0 | 35.3 – 35.9 | 4050 | 600 | VG95218T029B004 | 2.0 | 35.0 – 36.5 | 4050 | 600/900 | VG95218T029G004 |
| PLWDC 2 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 9.4 – 10.0 | 150 | 500 | VG95218T029C001 | 2.2 | 10.4 – 11.0 | 150 | 500 | VG95218T029H001 |
| PLWDC 3 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 9.7 – 10.3 | 160 | 500 | VG95218T029C002 | 2.0 | 10.8 – 11.2 | 170 | 500 | VG95218T029H002 |
| PLWDC 3 G 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 9.7 – 10.3 | 160 | 500 | VG95218T029C003 | 2.0 | 10.8 – 11.2 | 170 | 500 | VG95218T029H003 |
| PLWDC 4 × 0.5 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 9.5 – 9.7 | 140 | 500 | VG95218T029C004 | 2.0 | 9.3 – 9.7 | 140 | 500 | VG95218T029H004 |
| PLWDC 4 × 1.0 | 2.2 | 1.8 | 10.0 – 10.6 | 175 | 500 | VG95218T029C005 | 1.8 | 10.0 – 10.6 | 175 | 500 | VG95218T029H005 |
| PLWDC 4 × 6 + 2 × 1.0 | 5.2 / 2.2 | 2.0 | 18.7 – 19.3 | 785 | 500 | VG95218T029C006 | 2.0 | 18.7 – 19.3 | 785 | 500 | VG95218T029H006 |
| PLWDC 7 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 11.6 – 12.2 | 250 | 500 | VG95218T029C007 | 2.0 | 13.3 – 13.7 | 280 | 500 | VG95218T029H007 |
| PLWDC 4 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 14.3 – 14.9 | 275 | 500 | VG95218T029C008 | 1.8 | 14.8 – 15.2 | 275 | 500 | VG95218T029H008 |
| PLWDC 12 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.8 | 15.1 – 15.7 | 425 | 500 | VG95218T029C009 | 1.8 | 16.2 – 16.6 | 425 | 500 | VG95218T029H009 |
| PLWDC 8 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 1.8 | 16.9 – 17.5 | 420 | 500 | VG95218T029C010 | 1.8 | 16.9 – 17.5 | 415 | 500 | VG95218T029H010 |
| PLWDC 24 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 21.5 – 22.1 | 835 | 500 | VG95218T029C011 | 2.0 | 20.8 – 21.4 | 835 | 500 | VG95218T029H011 |
| PLWDC 37 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 18.3 – 18.9 | 650 | 500 | VG95218T029C012 | 1.5 | 18.3 – 18.9 | 650 | 500 | VG95218T029H012 |
| PLWDC 27 × 2 × 0.38 | 1.35 | 2.0 | 22.0 – 22.6 | 630 | 500 | VG95218T029C013 | 1.5 | 22.0 – 22.6 | 630 | 500 | VG95218T029H013 |
| PLWDC 19 × 6 | 5.2 | 2.5 | 32.5 – 33.0 | 1800 | 500 | VG95218T029C014 | 2.5 | 33.0 – 33.5 | 1800 | 500 | VG95218T029H014 |
| PLWDC 4 × 0.5 (thin wall) | 1.5 | 0.5 | 6.0 – 6.2 | 65 | 500 | VG95218T029C015 | 0.5 | 6.0 – 6.4 | 70 | 500 | VG95218T029H015 |
| PLWDC 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 7.8 – 8.2 | 96 | 500 | VG95218T029C016 | 1.3 | 7.8 – 8.2 | 96 | 500 | VG95218T29H016 |
| PLWDC 2 × 6.0 | 5.2 | 2.0 | 16.8 – 17.4 | 410 | 500 | VG95218T029C017 | 2.0 | 16.8 – 17.4 | 410 | 500 | VG95218T29H017 |
| PLWDC 5 × 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 11.3 – 11.8 | 230 | 500 | VG95218T029C018 | 1.8 | 11.6 – 12.0 | 230 | 500 | VG95218T29H018 |
| PLWDC 5 G 1.5 | 2.4 | 1.5 | 11.3 – 11.8 | 230 | 500 | VG95218T029C019 | 1.8 | 11.6 – 12.0 | 230 | 500 | VG95218T29H019 |
| PLWDC 10 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 21.2 – 21.8 | 600 | 500 | VG95218T029C020 | 2.0 | 21.9 – 22.5 | 600 | 500 | VG95218T29H020 |
| PLWDC 3 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 8.0 – 8.4 | 110 | 500 | VG95218T029C021 | 1.3 | 8.0 – 8.4 | 110 | 500 | VG95218T29H021 |
| PLWDC 4 × 6 | 5.2 | – | – | – | – | – | 2.0 | 18.7 – 19.3 | 785 | 500 | VG95218T029H022 |
| PLWDC 14 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 2.0 | 24.3 – 24.9 | 820 | 500 | VG95218Z029H023 |
| Type & pair formation | Max. core Ø (mm) | 29E/F (XL-FR) min. wall (mm) | 29E/F cable Ø (mm) | 29E/F max. mass (kg/km) | 29E/F max. Zt (mΩ/m) | Part 29E / 29F VG designation | 29K/L (PUR) min. wall (mm) | 29K/L cable Ø (mm) | 29K/L max. mass (kg/km) | 29K/L max. Zt (mΩ/m) | Part 29K / 29L VG designation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PLWDCC 4 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 17.8 – 18.4 | 430 | 15 | VG95218T029E001 | 1.7 | 17.2 – 17.8 | 430 | 15 | VG95218T029K001 |
| PLWDCC 8 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 22.1 – 22.7 | 720 | 15 | VG95218T029E002 | 2.0 | 22.1 – 22.7 | 720 | 15 | VG95218T029K002 |
| PLWDCC 10 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 26.3 – 26.9 | 900 | 15 | VG95218T029E003 | 2.0 | 26.3 – 26.9 | 900 | 15 | VG95218T029K003 |
| PLWDCC 27 × 2 × 0.38 | 1.3 | 2.5 | 34.1 – 34.7 | 1500 | 15 | VG95218T029E004 | 2.5 | 34.1 – 34.7 | 1500 | 15 | VG95218T029K004 |
| PLWDCC 7 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 19.8 – 20.4 | 650 | 15 | VG95218T029E005 | 2.0 | 19.8 – 20.4 | 650 | 15 | VG95218T029K005 |
| PLWDCC 14 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 3.0 | 30.7 – 31.3 | 1200 | 15 | VG95218T029K006 |
| PLWDC-C 4 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 20.5 – 20.9 | 530 | 15 | VG95218T029F001 | 2.0 | 20.5 – 21.1 | 530 | 15 | VG95218T029L001 |
| PLWDC-C 8 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 26.1 – 26.5 | 880 | 15 | VG95218T029F002 | 2.0 | 22.7 – 23.3 | 680 | 15 | VG95218T029L002 |
| PLWDC-C 10 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 32.3 – 32.9 | 1350 | 15 | VG952180T29F003 | 2.0 | 32.3 – 32.9 | 1350 | 15 | VG95218T029L003 |
| PLWDC-C 27 × 2 × 0.38 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 42.1 – 42.7 | 1800 | 15 | VG952180T29F004 | 3.0 | 42.1 – 42.7 | 1800 | 15 | VG95218T029L004 |
| PLWDC-C 12 × 2 × 0.38 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 30.6 – 31.2 | 1190 | 15 | VG952180T29F005 | 2.0 | 30.6 – 31.2 | 1190 | 15 | VG95218T029L005 |
| PLWDC-C 2 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 17.7 – 18.3 | 540 | 15 | VG95218T029F006 | 1.8 | 17.5 – 18.1 | 330 | 15 | VG95218T029L006 |
| PLWDC-C 14 × 2 × 0.75 | 1.9 | – | – | – | – | – | 3.0 | 36.5 – 37.5 | 1600 | 15 | VG95218T029L007 |
Cables are designed and manufactured in accordance with VG 95218 Part 29 construction and dimensional specifications; where project procurement requires formal BAAINBw / QSTAG military qualification release, confirm specific VG part numbers during RFQ.
Source catalog note on VG 95218 Part 29M and Part 29N (LWD 2 × 1.5 mm²): the individual product boxes on Catalog p. 5 list Part 29M with a cross-linked sheath and Part 29N with a polyurethane sheath, whereas the master cross-reference table on Catalog p. 8 and the VG 95218-8 sheath table on Catalog p. 16 classify VG 95218-29 Types G to M under polyurethane Sheath Type F and VG95218T029N001 / N002 under cross-linked halogen-free sheath. Always specify the required outer sheath polymer (XL-FR or PUR) alongside the VG part number when ordering Part 29M or 29N.
Inboard submarine installation regulations require halogen-free, low-smoke, non-corrosive cables with a toxicity index below 5; select cross-linked Parts 29B, 29C, 29D, 29E, 29F or 29N whenever an outboard cable continues inside the submarine pressure hull.
Custom water-blocked outboard constructions—including hybrid power/signal cores, optical fibres, coaxial elements, aramid or steel tensile strain relief up to several tons, and 100 bar full-cable water blocking—can be engineered to project drawings.
Standards
| Standard or specification | Application |
|---|---|
| VG 95218 Part 29 (Parts 29B–29N) | German defence standard for submarine outboard and inboard water-blocked power, control and pair-screened communication cables (100 bar radial / 63 bar longitudinal). |
| VG 95218 Part 8 (Sheath Types E & F) | Naval cable outer sheath material specification: Type E cross-linked halogen-free elastomer (Parts 29B–29F) and Type F flame-retardant polyurethane (Parts 29G–29M). |
| IEC 60332-1-2, IEC 60754-1/-2 & IEC 61034 | Flame retardance, zero halogen acid gas emission and low smoke density for inboard/outboard cross-linked halogen-free submarine cables. |
DIN Media — German defence standards (VG 95218 series) repository
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