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submarine & offshore power composite cable IEC 60502-2 / IEC 60840 Submarine6 kV – 170 kV (-20 to +90 °C)PP / Jute Protective Outer Serving

6–170 kV AC XLPE/EPR Lead Water-Barrier Steel/Copper-Armoured Submarine Power Transmission CableIEC 60502-2 / IEC 60840 Submarine — 6 kV – 170 kV — -20 to +90 °C Subsea & Offshore Cable

6–170 kV AC XLPE/EPR Lead Water-Barrier Steel/Copper-Armoured Submarine Power Transmission Cable (IEC 60502-2 / IEC 60840 Submarine) engineered for 6 kV – 170 kV service across -20 to +90 °C (min. bend radius 15 × OD).

Water-resistant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: 6–170kV Submarine Power Config A
Outer Ø ≈: 32.0 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,850 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 85.0 kN
Core / stranding: Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO

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: 6 kV – 170 kV
Operating temp.: −20…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 15 × OD
Core / conductor: 6-170 kV XLPE /
Outer protection: PP / Jute Protec
Standard: IEC 60502-2 / IE

Typical values for this cable type, based on IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is 6–170kV Submarine Power 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: 6–170kV Submarine Power (IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification) featuring 6-170 kv xlpe / epr power cores, lead water-blocking sheath & optical unit and pp / jute protective outer serving (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	6-170 kV XLPE / EPR Power Cores	Stranded copper/aluminum conductors with triple-extruded dielectric
2	Lead Water-Blocking Sheath & Optical Uni	Extruded lead moisture barrier + interstitial fiber-optic unit
3	PE Inner Bedding & Steel Wire Armour	Polyethylene inner sheath + galvanized steel wire armour
4	PP / Jute Protective Outer Serving	Abrasion-resistant polypropylene yarn outer serving

6–170kV Submarine Power — Standard Subsea & Offshore Execution

Built to IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification with 6-170 kv xlpe / epr power cores and pp / jute protective outer serving

6–170kV Submarine Power — Custom Continuous Winch / Reel Length

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

6–170kV Submarine Power — 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 IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 6 kV – 170 kV (IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification)
Core / conductor construction: 6-170 kV XLPE / EPR Power Cores — Stranded copper/aluminum conductors with triple-extruded dielectric
Primary dielectric / buffering: Lead Water-Blocking Sheath & Optical Unit — Extruded lead moisture barrier + interstitial fiber-optic unit

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −20…+90 °C (subsea & offshore duty)
Hydrostatic & thermal stability: Verified thermal and hydrostatic stability per IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel winch reel

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: PP / Jute Protective Outer Serving — Abrasion-resistant polypropylene yarn outer serving
Minimum bending radius: 15 × OD
Armour, strength member & mechanical duty: PE Inner Bedding & Steel Wire Armour — Polyethylene inner sheath + galvanized steel wire armour

Resistance

Seawater, hydrostatic & hydrolysis resistance: Engineered for continuous seawater immersion, pressure cycling and hydrolysis resistance per IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification
Oil, drilling mud & abrasion resistance: Resistant to marine hydraulic oils, salt mist, winch sheave wear and seabed abrasion per IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine 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: 6–170kV Submarine Power
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (PP / Jute Protec)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard 6–170kV Submarine Power subsea & offshore configurations

Manufactured to IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine 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
6–170kV Submarine Power Construction Schedule (−20…+90 °C)
6–170kV Submarine Power Config A	3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	32.0	1,850	85.0	380
6–170kV Submarine Power Config B	3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	Compacted / Class 5 Cu/SnCu + FO	48.5	4,280	130.0	580
6–170kV Submarine Power Config C	3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	Compacted Cu + Lead/Armour + FO	78.0	9,650	210.0	950

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 IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3×25–50 mm² (or 3P+FO Composite)	0.50	6 kV – 170 kV (Subsea/MV)	−20…+90 °C
3×95–150 mm² (or Heavy EOM)	0.19	6 kV – 170 kV (Subsea/MV)	−20…+90 °C
3×240–400 mm² (or Trunk HV/MV)	0.08	6 kV – 170 kV (Trunk/HV)	−20…+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 (IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 6 kV – 170 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Hydrostatic pressure, tensile breaking load & water-blocking qualification (IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification)	Verified subsea pressure integrity, torque-balanced tensile performance and thermal stability across −20…+90 °C	Type qualification & periodic lot audit

Inspection certificate

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

Product approvals

IEC 60502-2 / IEC 60840 Submarine 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 6–170kV Submarine Power IEC 60502-2 / IEC 60840 Submarine 6 kV – 170 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

PDF6–170 kV AC XLPE/EPR Lead Water-Barrier Steel/Copper-Armoured Submarin – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSX6–170kV Submarine Power spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

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

FAQ

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What governing standard and construction define 6–170kV Submarine Power (6–170 kV AC XLPE/EPR Lead Water-Barrier Steel/Copper-Armoured Submarine Power Transmission Cable)?

6–170kV Submarine Power (6–170 kV AC XLPE/EPR Lead Water-Barrier Steel/Copper-Armoured Submarine Power Transmission Cable) is manufactured in accordance with IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification for 6 kV – 170 kV service over -20 to +90 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises 6-170 kv xlpe / epr power cores, lead water-blocking sheath & optical unit and pp / jute protective outer serving.

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for 6–170kV Submarine Power?

The minimum bending radius for 6–170kV Submarine Power is 15 × OD across its continuous operating temperature range of -20 to +90 °C, ensuring mechanical, hydrostatic and dielectric reliability in subsea and offshore service.

How are the concentric layers of 6–170kV Submarine Power arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) 6-170 kV XLPE / EPR Power Cores — Stranded copper/aluminum conductors with triple-extruded dielectric; (02) Lead Water-Blocking Sheath & Optical Unit — Extruded lead moisture barrier + interstitial fiber-optic unit; (03) PE Inner Bedding & Steel Wire Armour — Polyethylene inner sheath + galvanized steel wire armour; (04) PP / Jute Protective Outer Serving — Abrasion-resistant polypropylene yarn outer serving.

What factory test certificates are supplied with 6–170kV Submarine Power?

Every production drum of 6–170kV Submarine Power undergoes routine conductor resistance/OTDR continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per IEC 60502-2 & IEC 60840 6–170 kV XLPE/EPR Lead-Sheathed Submarine Power Specification, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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