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shipboard & offshore power cable BS 6883 / UKOOA0.6/1 kV (-40 to +90 °C)Type SW4 Outer Sheath (1S - 0.6/1 kV

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA Series 0.6/1 kV BS 6883 UKOOA Offshore Power & Control CableBS 6883 / UKOOA — 0.6/1 kV — -40 to +90 °C Marine & Offshore Cable

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA/WE Series 0.6/1 kV (BS 6883 / UKOOA Code) GP4 EPR-Insulated GSWB/TPBWB-Armoured & Unarmoured Type SW4 LSZH Offshore Power & Control Cable (BS 6883 / UKOOA, 0.6/1 kV, -40 to +90 °C, min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Flame-retardant

Ozone, UV & moisture

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: EBS1S 3×16+1G16 mm²
Outer Ø ≈: 22.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 920 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 3.8 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: Tinned Copper Co
Outer protection: Type SW4 Outer S
Standard: BS 6883 / UKOOA

Typical values for this cable type, based on BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series) — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) 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: EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) (BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series)) featuring tinned copper conductors (4g35 mm²), bs 7655 gp4 epr insulation (e) and type sw4 outer sheath (1s - 0.6/1 kv) (5-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Tinned Copper Conductors (4G35 mm²)	BS EN 60228 Class 2 / Class 5 tinned annealed copper conductors
2	BS 7655 GP4 EPR Insulation (E)	90 °C high-grade ethylene-propylene rubber core insulation
3	Type SW4 Elastomeric Inner Bedding (B)	Halogen-free low-smoke oil-resistant cross-linked inner sheath
4	Galvanized Steel Wire Braid (S - GSWB)	High-tensile galvanized steel wire braid mechanical armour
5	Type SW4 Outer Sheath (1S - 0.6/1 kV)	Black BS 7655 SW4 flame-retardant oil-resistant offshore jacket

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) — Standard Shipboard & Offshore Execution

Built to BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series) with tinned copper conductors (4g35 mm²) and type sw4 outer sheath (1s - 0.6/1 kv)

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

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

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) — 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 BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series). Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV (BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series))
Core / conductor construction: Tinned Copper Conductors (4G35 mm²) — BS EN 60228 Class 2 / Class 5 tinned annealed copper conductors
Primary dielectric / buffering: BS 7655 GP4 EPR Insulation (E) — 90 °C high-grade ethylene-propylene rubber core insulation

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (shipboard & offshore duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series)
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Type SW4 Outer Sheath (1S - 0.6/1 kV) — Black BS 7655 SW4 flame-retardant oil-resistant offshore jacket
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD
Armour, screen & mechanical duty: Galvanized Steel Wire Braid (S - GSWB) — High-tensile galvanized steel wire braid mechanical armour

Resistance

Flame, fire & smoke performance: Qualified for marine flame-retardance and low-smoke zero-halogen / fire safety per BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series)
Oil, drilling mud & seawater resistance: Resistant to marine fuel/lube oils, salt mist and offshore fluids per BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series)
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series)
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: EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Type SW4 Outer S)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) shipboard & offshore configurations

Manufactured to BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series) 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
EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
EBS1S 3×16+1G16 mm²	3 × 16 + 1G16 mm² (4G16)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	22.4	920	3.8	135
EBS1S 3×35+1G16 mm²	3 × 35 + 1G16 mm² (4G35)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	28.8	1,690	7.4	175
EBS1S 3×70+1G35 mm²	3 × 70 + 1G35 mm² (4G70)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	38.2	3,260	14.8	230

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 BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series).

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 16 + 1G16 mm² (4G16)	1.15	0.6/1 kV (98 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 35 + 1G16 mm² (4G35)	0.52	0.6/1 kV (158 A)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 70 + 1G35 mm² (4G70)	0.27	0.6/1 kV (245 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 (BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series))	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series) tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series))	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame, fire integrity, oil/mud & mechanical qualification (BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series))	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

BS 6883 / UKOOA 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 EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) BS 6883 / UKOOA 0.6/1 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

PDFEBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA Series 0.6/1 kV BS 6883 UKOOA Offshore Power & C – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXEBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) 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 EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) (EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA Series 0.6/1 kV BS 6883 UKOOA Offshore Power & Control Cable)?

EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) (EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA Series 0.6/1 kV BS 6883 UKOOA Offshore Power & Control Cable) is manufactured in accordance with BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series) for 0.6/1 kV service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 5-layer construction comprises tinned copper conductors (4g35 mm²), bs 7655 gp4 epr insulation (e) and type sw4 outer sheath (1s - 0.6/1 kv).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA)?

The minimum bending radius for EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) is 6 × 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 EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Tinned Copper Conductors (4G35 mm²) — BS EN 60228 Class 2 / Class 5 tinned annealed copper conductors; (02) BS 7655 GP4 EPR Insulation (E) — 90 °C high-grade ethylene-propylene rubber core insulation; (03) Type SW4 Elastomeric Inner Bedding (B) — Halogen-free low-smoke oil-resistant cross-linked inner sheath; (04) Galvanized Steel Wire Braid (S - GSWB) — High-tensile galvanized steel wire braid mechanical armour; (05) Type SW4 Outer Sheath (1S - 0.6/1 kV) — Black BS 7655 SW4 flame-retardant oil-resistant offshore jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA)?

Every production drum of EBS1S / EBU1S & WB/WA 0.6/1 KV (BS 6883 UKOOA) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per BS 6883:1999 & UKOOA Code EBS1S / EBU1S (WB/WA/WE Series), and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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