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shipboard & offshore power cable NEK TS 606 / IEC 60092-3543.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV (-40 to +90 °C)Orange SHF2-MUD Fire-Safe MV Jacket

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6–18/30 kV NEK 606 Fire-Resistant Offshore MV Power CableNEK TS 606 / IEC 60092-354 — 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV — -40 to +90 °C Marine & Offshore Cable

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6–18/30 kV NEK 606 Fire-Resistant Offshore MV Power Cable (NEK TS 606 / IEC 60092-354) engineered for 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 12 × OD).

Flame-retardant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: BFOU 3×50 mm² MV
Outer Ø ≈: 42.5 mm
Net weight ≈: 2,980 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 22.5 kN
Core / stranding: IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu

All sizes (3)

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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum

Rated voltage: 3.6/6 kV – 18/30
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 12 × OD
Core / conductor: Tinned Copper +
Outer protection: Orange SHF2-MUD
Standard: NEK TS 606 / IEC

Typical values for this cable type, based on NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) right for your machine?

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Halogen-free SHF1/SHF2 or mud-resistant thermoset jacket withstands marine salt mist, oil and deck weathering.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for bulkheads, cable trays, ladders and hull penetrations on commercial vessels and offshore units.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Metallic braid armour and cross-linked EPR/XLPE/XLPO insulation handle heavy mechanical and thermal duty.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Stranded copper or tinned copper conductors terminate cleanly into marine switchboards, thrusters and transformers.

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Armoured shipboard and offshore feeder cable is not designed for high-cycle automation drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableCommercial Vessels & Cruise ShipsOffshore Oil & Gas Platforms (FPSO)Jack-Up & Semi-Submersible Drilling RigsNaval Surface Vessels & Submarines

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) (NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21) featuring tinned copper + mica fire barrier (b), triple-extruded hepr mv insulation (f) and orange shf2-mud fire-safe mv jacket (u) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Tinned Copper + Mica Fire Barrier (B)	Class 2/5 tinned copper with phlogopite mica fire-resistant barrier
2	Triple-Extruded HEPR MV Insulation (F)	Conductor screen + 90 °C HEPR dielectric + strippable insulation screen
3	Copper Tape Phase Metallic Screen	Overlapped annealed copper tape screen on each phase
4	SHF2 Inner Bedding & TCWB Armour (O)	Halogen-free thermoset inner sheath + tinned copper wire braid
5	Orange SHF2-MUD Fire-Safe MV Jacket (U)	NEK TS 606 P6/P7/P16 mud- and fire-resistant outer sheath

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) — Standard Shipboard & Offshore Execution

Built to NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21 with tinned copper + mica fire barrier (b) and orange shf2-mud fire-safe mv jacket (u)

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

Available in custom continuous shipboard/offshore drum lengths or with marine EMC cable glands

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) — Class & Routine Test Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, conductor resistance & flame/fire test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV (NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21)
Core / conductor construction: Tinned Copper + Mica Fire Barrier (B) — Class 2/5 tinned copper with phlogopite mica fire-resistant barrier
Primary dielectric / buffering: Triple-Extruded HEPR MV Insulation (F) — Conductor screen + 90 °C HEPR dielectric + strippable insulation screen

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (shipboard & offshore duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Orange SHF2-MUD Fire-Safe MV Jacket (U) — NEK TS 606 P6/P7/P16 mud- and fire-resistant outer sheath
Minimum bending radius: 12 × OD
Armour, screen & mechanical duty: SHF2 Inner Bedding & TCWB Armour (O) — Halogen-free thermoset inner sheath + tinned copper wire braid

Resistance

Flame, fire & smoke performance: Qualified for marine flame-retardance and low-smoke zero-halogen / fire safety per NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21
Oil, drilling mud & seawater resistance: Resistant to marine fuel/lube oils, salt mist and offshore fluids per NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60332-3-22 / IEC 60754 / IEC 61034 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Orange SHF2-MUD )
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) shipboard & offshore configurations

Manufactured to NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21 for shipboard, offshore platform, drilling rig and marine applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Tensile rating kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
BFOU 3×50 mm² MV	3 × 50 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	42.5	2,980	22.5	510
BFOU 3×95 mm² MV	3 × 95 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	51.8	4,690	42.8	620
BFOU 3×150 mm² MV	3 × 150 mm²	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	61.2	6,840	67.5	735

Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
Custom core cross-sections, pair/fibre counts, armour grades and factory drum lengths available per NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 50 mm²	0.39	3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV (195 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 95 mm²	0.19	3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV (285 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 150 mm²	0.12	3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV (365 A)	−40…+90 °C

Every production length undergoes routine conductor DC resistance, high-voltage dielectric or OTDR continuity and dimensional verification.

Quality & approvals

Testing & inspection

Routine tests on every production length, sample and type tests per batch — documented on an EN 10204 3.1 inspection certificate.

ConductorClass 5 stranding
Spark test100 % in-line
Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
DimensionsOD, wall thickness
Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch

Testing & inspection	Test value / reference	Frequency
Routine tests
Conductor resistance, continuity & dimensional verification (NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21 tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame, fire integrity, oil/mud & mechanical qualification (NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21)	Verified flame/fire performance, fluid resistance and thermal stability across −40…+90 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

Issued with every drum, listing the routine test results for that length.

Product approvals

NEK TS 606 / IEC 60092-354 CompliantEN 10204 3.1 Factory Test CertificateCE, RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU) & REACH

Company certificates

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001VDE marks approvalUL / cULCE · LVD / EMC

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) NEK TS 606 / IEC 60092-354 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums or steel marine reels
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m or custom continuous shipboard/offshore lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom builds)
Lead time: 2–5 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFBFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6–18/30 kV NEK 606 Fire-Resistant Offshore MV P – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXBFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) (BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6–18/30 kV NEK 606 Fire-Resistant Offshore MV Power Cable)?

BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) (BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6–18/30 kV NEK 606 Fire-Resistant Offshore MV Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21 for 3.6/6 kV – 18/30 kV service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises tinned copper + mica fire barrier (b), triple-extruded hepr mv insulation (f) and orange shf2-mud fire-safe mv jacket (u).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV)?

The minimum bending radius for BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) is 12 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical and dielectric reliability in shipboard and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Tinned Copper + Mica Fire Barrier (B) — Class 2/5 tinned copper with phlogopite mica fire-resistant barrier; (02) Triple-Extruded HEPR MV Insulation (F) — Conductor screen + 90 °C HEPR dielectric + strippable insulation screen; (03) Copper Tape Phase Metallic Screen — Overlapped annealed copper tape screen on each phase; (04) SHF2 Inner Bedding & TCWB Armour (O) — Halogen-free thermoset inner sheath + tinned copper wire braid; (05) Orange SHF2-MUD Fire-Safe MV Jacket (U) — NEK TS 606 P6/P7/P16 mud- and fire-resistant outer sheath.

What factory test certificates are supplied with BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV)?

Every production drum of BFOU (M) P6/P7/P16 3.6/6-18/30 KV (NEK 606 MV) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per NEK TS 606 Code P6/P7/P16 / IEC 60092-354 / IEC 60331-21, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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