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Marine & offshore cablesIEEE 1580 / UL 1309600 V & 2 kVType P Mud-Resistant

IEEE 1580 Type P Marine & Offshore Drilling CableXLPO-insulated power, VFD and instrumentation cables, 600 V & 2 kV

High-temperature cross-linked polyolefin (Type P) marine and offshore cables with flexible tinned copper conductors, mud-resistant thermoset CPE jackets and optional braided bronze armour for offshore drilling rigs, FPSOs and shipboard systems.

Oil-resistant
Flame-retardant
EMC screen
Approved
Order designation
Type P 3C 4/0 AWG Armoured
Voltage grade
600 V / 2 kV
Stranding
532/24
Nominal OD
52.3 mm
Total mass
4,822 kg/km
All sizes (79)
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Engineering reply in 2 business hoursCut-to-length export drumsEN 10204 3.1 certificate per drum
Voltage
600 V / 2 kV
600 V (0.6/1 kV) & 2 kV/1000 V
Conductor temp.
+110 / +125 °C
UL 1309 X110 · 125 °C XLPO compound
Cold bend
−40 °C
−40 °C bend / −35 °C impact (CSA)
Armour option
Bronze braid
≥ 88 % coverage for Class I Div 1
Min. bend radius
6 × D / 8 × D
Unarmoured 6 × D · Armoured 8 × D
Flame test
IEC 60332-3-22
Cat. A & IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr)

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE 1580 / UL 1309 Type X110 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is IEEE 1580 Type P right for your machine?

Cross-linked polyolefin (Type P) flame-retardant, oil- and mud-resistant shipboard & offshore platform cable to IEEE 1580 / UL 1309 / ABS / DNV.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

Primary duty — open offshore topside ladder racks, bulkhead MCT transits and shipboard cableways.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Drilling-mud, ester and calcium-bromide brine resistant for offshore jack-ups, drillships and FPSOs.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Class I fine-stranded tinned copper routes easily into thruster, mud-pump and generator cubicles.

Fixed installation

Suitable

Fixed power, control and instrumentation installations across hazardous and safe marine zones.

Motorised monospiral reel

Not suitable

Bronze/tinned-copper braided shipboard cable — not engineered for dynamic crane reeling drums.

Use RXG / RXP Reeling
Typical machinesOffshore oil & gas rigsFPSO & production platformsShipboard power & propulsionTop-drive & mud pump VFDDrilling instrumentationClass I Div 1 hazardous zones

Construction

Layer by layer

Configured as unarmoured single-core/multi-core for Class I Division 2 (Zone 2) cable trays, or with a braided bronze wire armour and outer thermoset CPE sheath for Class I Division 1 (Zone 1) offshore hazardous locations.

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Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data
#LayerMaterial & reference
1Flexible tinned copper conductorSoft annealed stranded tinned copper per ASTM B33 (high strand count Class I/K for power; 19-strand for control/signal) with polyester separator tapeASTM B33 / IEEE 1580
2Type P cross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) insulationChemically or electron-beam cross-linked flame-retardant polyolefin (Type P), 125 °C compound rating (UL 1309 Type X110)IEEE 1580 Table 25 / UL 1309
3Foil/braid EMI screen (VFD & signal constructions)100 % coverage aluminium/polyester tape with tinned copper drain wire (multipair/signal) or dual copper tape / combination shield (VFD)IEEE 1580
4Inner thermoset CPE bedding jacketFlame-retardant thermosetting chlorinated polyethylene (CPE) or arctic neoprene (Type N) inner jacket per IEEE 1580IEEE 1580
5Braided bronze wire armour (armoured & sheathed types)Corrosion-resistant braided bronze wire with minimum 88 % optical coverage for mechanical crush protection and Class I Div 1 ratingIEEE 1580 / IEEE 45
6Mud-resistant thermoset CPE outer sheathHeavy-duty thermosetting chlorinated polyethylene (CPE, Type P-MR) resistant to ester/calcium-bromide drilling muds, oil, UV and salt sprayIEEE 1580 / UL 1309

Type P Unarmoured (P / PN)

Single-core or multi-core XLPO-insulated cable with a heavy-duty thermoset CPE outer jacket for Class I Division 2 / Zone 2 cable trays and Type TC-ER exposed runs.

Type P Armoured & Sheathed (PNBS)

Includes inner CPE bedding, ≥ 88 % braided bronze wire armour and outer mud-resistant CPE sheath for Class I Division 1 / Zone 1 hazardous areas.

Type P VFD Symmetrical Ground (VFD-PNBS)

Three phase conductors with three symmetrical split earth conductors, overall EMC shielding, bronze braid armour and CPE outer sheath for 2 kV AC drilling drives.

Types in this range

IEEE 1580 / UL 1309 X110 · 600 V & 2 kV/1000 VSingle-Conductor Unarmoured Power

Extra-flexible tinned copper single-core power leads (18 AWG to 1111 kcmil); 1/0 AWG and larger include heavy-duty CPE sheath over XLPO insulation.

DC/AC traction bus, mud pump feeders & top-drive power loops

Datasheet
IEEE 1580 / UL 1277 TC-ER · 600 V / 2 kVThree-Conductor Unarmoured Power

Three-core XLPO/CPE power cable without metallic armour for weight-sensitive offshore cable trays in Class I Division 2 / Zone 2 areas.

Three-phase motors, deck machinery & Zone 2 distribution

Datasheet
IEEE 1580 / Class I Div 1 · 600 V / 2 kVThree-Conductor Bronze-Braid Armoured

Three-core XLPO power cable with inner CPE jacket, ≥ 88 % braided bronze wire armour and outer mud-resistant CPE sheath.

Class I Division 1 / Zone 1 drilling modules & shipboard power

Datasheet
IEEE 1580 / 2 kV VFD · 2 kV / 1000 VSymmetrical-Ground VFD Armoured & Sheathed

Three phase cores plus three symmetrical split ground conductors, overall EMI shield, bronze braid armour and outer CPE sheath.

2 kV PWM inverter drives for drawworks, mud pumps & thrusters

Datasheet
IEEE 1580 / UL 1309 · 600 V (0.6/1 kV)Individual & Overall Shielded Multipair (IS/OS)

1 to 24 twisted pairs in 16 AWG and 14 AWG with 100 % aluminium/polyester pair and overall shields, bronze braid armour and CPE sheath.

4–20 mA process loops, PLC I/O, fire & gas and rig instrumentation

Datasheet

Technical data

Ratings & operating limits

Typical values: Typical values for this cable type, based on IEEE 1580 / UL 1309 Type X110 / CSA C22.2 No. 245. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage
600 V (0.6/1 kV) & 2,000 V (2 kV/1000 V)
Pair characteristic impedance
68 Ω (16 & 14 AWG multipair); 60 Ω (1P 14 AWG)
Pair mutual capacitance
82 pF/m (25 pF/ft) nominal at 1 kHz
Pair inductance
0.39 mH/km (0.12 mH/kft) nominal

Thermal

Compound temperature rating
+125 °C continuous (Type P XLPO insulation)
Shipboard certification rating
+110 °C (UL 1309 / CSA X110); +100 °C (IEEE 45)
Short-circuit temperature
+250 °C (5 s maximum)
Cold bend & cold impact
−40 °C cold bend / −35 °C cold impact (CSA 0.3)

Mechanical

Conductor construction
Soft annealed stranded tinned copper (ASTM B33)
Armour coverage
Braided bronze wire ≥ 88 % optical coverage
Minimum bend radius
6 × D (unarmoured); 8 × D (armoured / VFD)

Resistance

Flame propagation
IEEE 1202 (70,000 BTU/hr) & IEC 60332-3-22 Cat. A
Drilling mud & oil resistance
Ester-based drilling mud (Type P-MR), oil & fuel
Hazardous location rating
Class I Div 1 / Zone 1 (armoured); Div 2 (unarmoured)

Reference standards

Primary design standards
IEEE 1580; IEEE 45; UL 1309; CSA C22.2 No. 245
Offshore & marine rules
API RP 14F; USCG 46 CFR; ABS; DNV; Lloyd's Register
Tray & exposed run
UL 1277 Type TC-ER; CSA C22.2 No. 239 Type CIC

Identification

Core identification
ICEA Method 1 or numbered cores; pairs black/white
Outer sheath colour
Black thermoset CPE or arctic neoprene (Type N)

Sizes

79 standard constructions across 5 IEEE 1580 Type P series

Single-core power, 3-core unarmoured/armoured power, 2 kV symmetrical-ground VFD power and IS/OS shielded instrumentation pairs.

Dimensions & mass (79)
Cores × AWG / kcmilDesignationVoltage gradeStranding (No./AWG)XLPO wall (mm)Outer sheath (mm)Nominal OD (in)Nominal OD (mm)Total mass (lb/kft)Total mass (kg/km)Enquiry
3-Core Power Bronze-Braid Armoured · 600 V / 2 kV (13)
3 × 14 AWG (2.08 mm²)Type P 3C 14 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV19/271.141.520.5714.5210313
3 × 12 AWG (3.31 mm²)Type P 3C 12 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV19/251.141.520.6115.5250372
3 × 10 AWG (5.26 mm²)Type P 3C 10 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV37/241.141.520.6817.3325484
3 × 8 AWG (8.37 mm²)Type P 3C 8 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV37/241.522.030.8621.8480714
3 × 6 AWG (13.3 mm²)Type P 3C 6 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV61/241.522.030.9824.9640952
3 × 4 AWG (21.2 mm²)Type P 3C 4 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV133/271.522.031.1429.08901,324
3 × 2 AWG (33.6 mm²)Type P 3C 2 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV259/261.522.161.3033.01,2401,845
3 × 1/0 AWG (53.5 mm²)Type P 3C 1/0 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV266/242.032.791.6040.61,8502,753
3 × 2/0 AWG (67.4 mm²)Type P 3C 2/0 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV342/242.032.791.7243.72,2103,289
3 × 4/0 AWG (107 mm²)Type P 3C 4/0 AWG Armoured600 V / 2 kV532/242.032.792.0652.33,2404,822
3 × 250 kcmil (127 mm²)Type P 3C 250 kcmil Armoured600 V / 2 kV646/242.412.792.2456.93,8205,685
3 × 350 kcmil (177 mm²)Type P 3C 350 kcmil Armoured600 V / 2 kV888/242.413.182.5063.54,9807,411
3 × 500 kcmil (253 mm²)Type P 3C 500 kcmil Armoured600 V / 2 kV1221/242.413.562.8672.66,72010,000
  • Typical values for this cable type; dimensions and weights for your order are confirmed in the quotation.
  • Single-conductor sizes 18 AWG through 1 AWG are single-extrusion XLPO (sheath thickness 0.00 mm); heavy-duty sizes 1/0 AWG through 1111 kcmil include a separate thermoset CPE outer jacket.
  • Armoured & sheathed constructions (PNBS) include an inner CPE bedding jacket, ≥ 88 % coverage braided bronze wire armour and an outer mud-resistant thermoset CPE sheath suitable for Class I Division 1 / Zone 1 hazardous locations.

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.

  1. ConductorClass 5 stranding
  2. Spark test100 % in-line
  3. Lay-upCores, earth, fillers
  4. SheathingInner, braid / screen, outer
  5. Electrical testsAC voltage, resistance
  6. DimensionsOD, wall thickness
  7. Inspection documents & dispatchDrum & dispatch
Testing & inspectionTest value / referenceFrequency
Routine tests
Conductor DC resistance & high-voltage AC dielectric test100 % reel verification of tinned copper DC resistance (ASTM B33) and AC dielectric withstand per IEEE 1580 / UL 1309Every production length
Sample tests
Vertical tray flame propagation (IEEE 1202 & IEC 60332-3-22 Cat. A)Char height ≤ 1.5 m under 70,000 BTU/hr burner per IEEE 1202 / CSA FT4 and IEC 60332-3-22 Category AType approval & periodic audit
Ester-based drilling mud, oil & fuel immersion (Type P-MR)Retention of tensile strength and elongation after hot oil and ester-based drilling fluid immersion per IEEE 1580Type approval
Arctic cold bend (−40 °C) and cold impact (−35 °C)No sheath or insulation cracking under −40 °C mandrel bend and −35 °C impact test per CSA C22.2 No. 0.3 / UL 1309Type approval & periodic sample

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEEE Std 1580 & IEEE Std 45 Marine Shipboard CableUL 1309 & CSA C22.2 No. 245 Listed Type X110 (110 °C)USCG 46 CFR, ABS, DNV & Lloyd's Register Type Approval

Company certificates

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

Marking & supply

Ordering & delivery

Sheath marking

TEBAOFLEX — IEEE 1580 TYPE P-MR — <SIZE> — XLPO/CPE — 600V OR 2000V — UL 1309 / CSA 245 TYPE X110 110C — IEC 60332-3-22 CAT A — IEEE 1202 FT4 -40C
Standard packing
1,000 ft (305 m) or 2,000 ft (610 m) export seaworthy wooden drums
Armour options
Unarmoured (Zone 2 / Div 2) or braided bronze armour + outer CPE sheath (Zone 1 / Div 1)
Jacket compounds
Thermoset CPE (standard mud-resistant) or arctic neoprene (Type N)
Export tariff code
HS 8544.49 (≤ 1,000 V) / HS 8544.60 (> 1,000 V)

Technical documents

Downloads

PDFIEEE 1580 Type P Marine & Offshore Drilling Cable – technical datasheet79 sizes · construction, technical data, approvalsXLSXIEEE 1580 Type P spec data (Excel)All 79 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation
Revision
2026-10-20
Updated
2026-10-20

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What is the difference between unarmoured Type P and bronze-braid armoured Type P (PNBS) cables?
Unarmoured Type P cables have a single heavy-duty thermoset CPE jacket over the XLPO-insulated core assembly and are approved for Class I, Division 2 (Zone 2) offshore hazardous areas and UL 1277 Type TC-ER exposed tray runs. Bronze-braid armoured and sheathed (PNBS) cables add an inner CPE bedding, a minimum 88 % coverage braided bronze wire armour and an outer mud-resistant CPE sheath, qualifying them for Class I, Division 1 (Zone 1) hazardous locations.
Why does IEEE 1580 Type P specify both 125 °C and 110 °C / 100 °C temperature ratings?
The irradiated or chemically cross-linked polyolefin (Type P XLPO) insulation compound is thermally rated for 125 °C continuous operation under IEEE 1580 Table 25. However, marine classification societies and North American standards cap the certified conductor operating temperature for ampacity calculations at 110 °C (UL 1309 / CSA C22.2 No. 245 Type X110), 100 °C (IEEE 45 / API RP 14F) or 90 °C (IEC 60092-352).
When should symmetrical-ground Type P VFD cable be specified instead of standard 3-core power cable?
Variable frequency drives (VFDs) powering offshore mud pumps, drawworks, top drives and azimuth thrusters generate fast-rising PWM voltage spikes and high-frequency common-mode currents. Type P VFD cable splits the protective earth into three symmetrical ground conductors tucked in the phase interstices inside a 100 % coverage EMI shield and bronze braid armour, providing a low-impedance return path that protects motor bearings and prevents interference with rig instrumentation.
How do IEEE 1580 Type P cables differ from European NEK 606 (BFOU / RFOU) offshore cables?
IEEE 1580 Type P follows North American offshore drilling practice (AWG/kcmil sizes, extra-flexible ASTM B33 Class I/K stranding, XLPO insulation and thermoset CPE or arctic neoprene sheaths), widely specified on Gulf of Mexico jack-ups, land rigs and ABS/USCG vessels. NEK 606 BFOU/RFOU follows Norwegian/IEC practice (metric mm² Class 2/5 conductors, EPR or mica+EPR insulation, halogen-free SHF2/SHF2 mud-resistant sheaths) required on North Sea platforms and DNV-classed FPSOs.

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