Type P control cable 18 AWG for Marine, Offshore, Mining and Tunneling Projects
Type P control cable 18 AWG is specified for control, signal, instrumentation, and auxiliary circuits. This page covers Type P Control Cable 600V / 0.6/1kV 18 AWG Armored and Sheathed, with 600V or 0.6/1kV rating, 18 AWG multi-conductor options size coverage, and a multi-conductor, armored and sheathed cable construction for demanding project environments.
Key Features
- Project-grade cable design: Built for offshore platforms, drilling rigs, marine vessels, industrial equipment, mining infrastructure, and tunneling support systems.
- High temperature performance: 125°C continuous conductor operating temperature helps support higher ampacity and dependable service.
- Harsh environment resistance: Designed for resistance to oil, abrasion, moisture, vibration, sunlight, crush, impact, and common offshore installation stress.
- Cold performance: Reference cold bend performance down to -40°C and cold impact performance down to -35°C for low-temperature handling requirements.
- Mechanical protection: Armored and sheathed construction adds protection for exposed or more demanding cable routes.
Technical Specifications
| Product Name | Type P Control Cable 600V / 0.6/1kV 18 AWG Armored and Sheathed |
| Cable Type | Marine and offshore Type P control cable |
| Voltage Rating | 600V or 0.6/1kV |
| Size Range | 18 AWG multi-conductor options |
| Construction | Multi-conductor, armored and sheathed |
| Conductor | Soft annealed stranded tinned copper |
| Insulation | Chemically cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) |
| Outer Jacket | Flame-retardant thermosetting CPE; optional jacket constructions can be reviewed by project |
| Armor | Braided bronze armor with outer sheath where armored and sheathed construction is specified |
| Temperature Rating | 125°C continuous conductor operating temperature |
| Cold Performance | -40°C cold bend and -35°C cold impact reference performance |
| Reference Standards | IEEE 1580, IEEE 45, UL 1309, CSA marine cable references, IEC 60332-3-22 Category A where applicable |
Cable Construction
- Conductor: Soft annealed stranded tinned copper for flexibility and corrosion resistance in marine and offshore atmospheres.
- Separator: Polyester tape separator over the conductor package where required by the construction.
- Insulation: Chemically cross-linked polyolefin insulation designed for Type P marine and offshore cable performance.
- Jacket: Flame-retardant thermosetting CPE jacket for oil, abrasion, moisture, sunlight, and mechanical exposure.
- Armor and sheath: Armored versions use a braided metallic armor with an additional protective outer sheath for mechanical protection.
Applications
- Marine vessel power, control, signal, instrumentation, and auxiliary circuits
- Offshore oil and gas production facilities and drilling rigs
- Land drilling, mining infrastructure, and tunneling electrical support systems
- Industrial equipment installed in oil, moisture, UV, vibration, and abrasion exposure
- Project replacement work where cable diameter, gland selection, and certification documents must be checked
Why Choose Tebaoflex
Tebaoflex supplies heavy-duty industrial, mining, tunneling, marine, and oil and gas cable solutions for contractors, OEMs, distributors, and procurement teams. We support technical selection, conductor count review, jacket options, project documentation, custom marking, and bulk cable supply.
FAQ
What is Type P control cable 18 AWG used for?
Type P control cable 18 AWG is used in marine, offshore, mining, tunneling, and drilling environments where cable performance must combine electrical reliability with resistance to oil, moisture, abrasion, sunlight, and installation stress.
Can this cable be supplied for project-specific requirements?
Yes. Tebaoflex can review voltage, core count, conductor size, shielding, armor, jacket, marking, packing, and documentation requirements before quotation.
Is an armored version available?
Armored and sheathed constructions are available for product families that require additional mechanical protection. Unarmored versions are also available where flexibility and routing space are the main selection factors.
What information is needed for a quotation?
Please share voltage, conductor size, core count, cable length, installation method, movement duty, required standards, operating environment, and target delivery schedule.