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submarine & offshore power composite cable IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV (-40 to +125Oil & Mud-Resistant CSPE / CPE Outer

IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 2,000 V Single-Core (1/C) Extra-Flexible Propulsion & Winch Feeder CableIEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 — 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV — -40 to +125 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 2,000 V Single-Core (1/C) Extra-Flexible Propulsion & Winch Feeder Cable (IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309) engineered for 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV service across -40 to +125 °C (min. bend radius 6 × OD).

Water-resistant

Flame-retardant

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: IEEE 1580 Type P 1 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: 600 V / 0.6/1 kV
Operating temp.: −40…+125 °C
Min. bend radius: 6 × OD
Core / conductor: Extra-Flexible T
Outer protection: Oil & Mud-Resist
Standard: IEEE 1580 Type P

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C right for your machine?

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: IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification) featuring extra-flexible tinned copper (18 awg-1111 mcm), 125°c thermoset epr/ xlpo insulation and oil & mud-resistant cspe / cpe outer sheath (3-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper (18 AWG-111	Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor for high-current feeders
2	125°C Thermoset EPR/ XLPO Insulation	High-temperature flame-retardant dielectric (600 V to 2,000 V)
3	Oil & Mud-Resistant CSPE / CPE Outer She	Thermoset elastomer jacket resistant to drilling mud, oil and UV

IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification with extra-flexible tinned copper (18 awg-1111 mcm) and oil & mud-resistant cspe / cpe outer sheath

IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C — 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 IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification)
Core / conductor construction: Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper (18 AWG-1111 MCM) — Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor for high-current feeders
Primary dielectric / buffering: 125°C Thermoset EPR/ XLPO Insulation — High-temperature flame-retardant dielectric (600 V to 2,000 V)

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+125 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: Oil & Mud-Resistant CSPE / CPE Outer Sheath — Thermoset elastomer jacket resistant to drilling mud, oil and UV
Minimum bending radius: 6 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: 125°C Thermoset EPR/ XLPO Insulation — High-temperature flame-retardant dielectric (600 V to 2,000 V)

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power 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: IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (Oil & Mud-Resist)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power 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
IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C Construction Schedule (−40…+125 °C)
IEEE 1580 Type P 1 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
IEEE 1580 Type P 1 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
IEEE 1580 Type P 1 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 IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power 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	600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV (98 A)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 35 + 1G16 mm² (or 1C×150 mm²)	0.52	600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV (158 A)	−40…+125 °C
3 × 95 + 1G50 mm² (or 1C×300 mm²)	0.19	600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV (285 A)	−40…+125 °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 (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −40…+125 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 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 IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C IEEE 1580 Type P / UL 1309 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 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

PDFIEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 2,000 V Single-Core (1/C) Extra-Fle – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXIEEE 1580 Type P 1/C 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 IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C (IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 2,000 V Single-Core (1/C) Extra-Flexible Propulsion & Winch Feeder Cable)?

IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C (IEEE 1580 Type P & UL 1309 600 V – 2,000 V Single-Core (1/C) Extra-Flexible Propulsion & Winch Feeder Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification for 600 V / 0.6/1 kV / 2 kV service over -40 to +125 °C. Its 3-layer construction comprises extra-flexible tinned copper (18 awg-1111 mcm), 125°c thermoset epr/ xlpo insulation and oil & mud-resistant cspe / cpe outer sheath.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C?

The minimum bending radius for IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C is 6 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -40 to +125 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Extra-Flexible Tinned Copper (18 AWG-1111 MCM) — Finely stranded annealed tinned copper conductor for high-current feeders; (02) 125°C Thermoset EPR/ XLPO Insulation — High-temperature flame-retardant dielectric (600 V to 2,000 V); (03) Oil & Mud-Resistant CSPE / CPE Outer Sheath — Thermoset elastomer jacket resistant to drilling mud, oil and UV.

What factory test certificates are supplied with IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C?

Every production drum of IEEE 1580 Type P 1/C undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEEE Std 1580 Type P & UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Single-Core 600–2,000 V Power Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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