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submarine & offshore power composite cable BS 6883 Type SW40.6/1 kV (-40 to +90 °C)HOFR Type SW4 LSZH Outer Sheath (-40

BS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Offshore & Marine Power CableBS 6883 Type SW4 — 0.6/1 kV — -40 to +90 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

BS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Offshore & Marine Power Cable (BS 6883 Type SW4) engineered for 0.6/1 kV service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Water-resistant

Flame-retardant

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 3×16+1G16 mm²
Outer Ø ≈: 22.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 920 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 18.5 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: 0.6/1 kV
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 6 × OD
Core / conductor: Class 2 Tinned C
Outer protection: HOFR Type SW4 LS
Standard: BS 6883 Type SW4

Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 right for your machine?

BS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Offshore & Marine Power Cable (BS 6883 Type SW4) engineered for 0.6/1 kV service across -40 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Halogen-free SHF1/SHF2, IEEE 1580 Type P or PE/PP submarine outer serving withstands marine salt mist, drilling mud and seabed/deck duty.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Approved for submarine seabed burial, J-tube pull-in, offshore platform cable ladders and shipboard bulkhead penetrations.

Immersion & wet locations

Suitable

Extruded lead-alloy radial water barrier or cross-linked marine elastomer sheath prevents moisture ingress in subsea and wet-deck service.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Compacted copper or extra-flexible Class I/K tinned copper conductors terminate cleanly into offshore switchboards, transformers and thrus

Energy chain / drag chain

Not suitable

Submarine and armoured offshore power cable is not designed for high-cycle automation drag chains.

Use Drag-Chain Servo Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableOffshore Wind Inter-Array & Export Submarine LinksSubsea Island & Platform HV/MV Power InterconnectsOffshore Oil & Gas Drilling Rigs & FPSOsCommercial Vessels, Polar Ships & Marine Propulsion

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 (BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification) featuring class 2 tinned copper conductor (2.5–400 mm²), halogen-free epr elastomeric insulation and hofr type sw4 lszh outer sheath (-40°c/+90°c) (3-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Class 2 Tinned Copper Conductor (2.5–400	Stranded tinned annealed copper single-core conductor
2	Halogen-Free EPR Elastomeric Insulation	BS 7655 GP4 90 °C ethylene-propylene rubber dielectric
3	HOFR Type SW4 LSZH Outer Sheath (-40°C/+	Heat-, oil- and flame-retardant low-smoke zero-halogen jacket

BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification with class 2 tinned copper conductor (2.5–400 mm²) and hofr type sw4 lszh outer sheath (-40°c/+90°c)

BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

Available in custom continuous subsea winch, tow or seabed lengths with water-blocked terminations

BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 — Hydrostatic, Tensile & Routine Certified

Supplied with EN 10204 3.1 routine dielectric, optical OTDR / DC resistance & tensile test report

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification)
Core / conductor construction: Class 2 Tinned Copper Conductor (2.5–400 mm²) — Stranded tinned annealed copper single-core conductor
Primary dielectric / buffering: Halogen-Free EPR Elastomeric Insulation — BS 7655 GP4 90 °C ethylene-propylene rubber dielectric

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: HOFR Type SW4 LSZH Outer Sheath (-40°C/+90°C) — Heat-, oil- and flame-retardant low-smoke zero-halogen jacket
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: Halogen-Free EPR Elastomeric Insulation — BS 7655 GP4 90 °C ethylene-propylene rubber dielectric

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification
Environmental & test standards: IEC 60228 / IEC 60794 / ITU-T G.972 / IEEE 1580 / EN 10204
Quality management & inspection: ISO 9001:2015 & EN 10204 3.1 factory routine inspection

Identification

Model designation: BS 6883 6571TQ SW4
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (HOFR Type SW4 LS)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification for subsea, oceanographic, ROV, seismic and offshore applications.

Dimensions, tensile load & weights
Order designation	Configuration	Core / stranding	Outer Ø ≈ mm	Net weight ≈ kg/km	Breaking / tensile kN ≈	Min. bend R mm
BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 3×16+1G16 mm²	3 × 16 + 1G16 mm² (or 1C×50 mm²)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	22.4	920	18.5	135
BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 3×35+1G16 mm²	3 × 35 + 1G16 mm² (or 1C×150 mm²)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	28.8	1,690	32.0	175
BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 3×95+1G50 mm²	3 × 95 + 1G50 mm² (or 1C×300 mm²)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	41.2	3,680	58.0	250

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 breaking loads and continuous winch/seabed lengths available per BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 16 + 1G16 mm² (or 1C×50 mm²)	1.15	0.6/1 kV (98 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 35 + 1G16 mm² (or 1C×150 mm²)	0.52	0.6/1 kV (158 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 95 + 1G50 mm² (or 1C×300 mm²)	0.19	0.6/1 kV (285 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, optical OTDR continuity & dimensional verification (BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance 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

BS 6883 Type SW4 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 BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 BS 6883 Type SW4 0.6/1 kV CE

Delivery form: Heavy-duty export fumigated wooden drums, steel oceanographic winch reels or submarine turntables
Standard lengths: 500 m, 1,000 m, 3,000 m, 6,000 m or custom continuous subsea lengths
MOQ: 100 m (standard configurations) · 500 m (custom subsea builds)
Lead time: 2–6 weeks ex-works
Incoterms: EXW, FCA, FOB, CIF, DAP

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFBS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Off – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXBS 6883 6571TQ SW4 spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-26
Updated: 2026-10-26

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What governing standard and construction define BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 (BS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Offshore & Marine Power Cable)?

BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 (BS 6883 Type 6571TQ SW4 0.6/1 kV Single-Core EPR/LSZH Halogen-Free Offshore & Marine Power Cable) is manufactured in accordance with BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification for 0.6/1 kV service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 3-layer construction comprises class 2 tinned copper conductor (2.5–400 mm²), halogen-free epr elastomeric insulation and hofr type sw4 lszh outer sheath (-40°c/+90°c).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for BS 6883 6571TQ SW4?

The minimum bending radius for BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 is 6 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Class 2 Tinned Copper Conductor (2.5–400 mm²) — Stranded tinned annealed copper single-core conductor; (02) Halogen-Free EPR Elastomeric Insulation — BS 7655 GP4 90 °C ethylene-propylene rubber dielectric; (03) HOFR Type SW4 LSZH Outer Sheath (-40°C/+90°C) — Heat-, oil- and flame-retardant low-smoke zero-halogen jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with BS 6883 6571TQ SW4?

Every production drum of BS 6883 6571TQ SW4 undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per BS 6883:1999 Type 6571TQ GP4 EPR / Type SW4 LSZH 0.6/1 kV Offshore Single-Core Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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