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EMC-screened marine & offshore VFD cable NEK TS 606 P18 / IEC 60092-3530.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV (-40 to +90 °C)SHF2-MUD Offshore Outer Sheath (P18)

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1–1.8/3 kV NEK 606 Symmetrical 3+3E Offshore Thruster & Mud Pump VFD CableNEK TS 606 P18 / IEC 60092-353 — 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV — -40 to +90 °C Marine & Offshore Cable

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1 kV & 1.8/3 kV (Type P) Symmetrical 3+3E EPR-Insulated Dual-EMC-Screened SHF2 Mud-Resistant Offshore VFD Motor Cable (NEK TS 606 P18 / IEC 60092-353, 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV, -40 to +90 °C).

Flame-retardant

EMC screen

Oil-resistant

Approved

Configuration

Order designation: RFOU-VFD P18 3×35+3G6 VFD
Outer Ø ≈: 29.4 mm
Net weight ≈: 1,760 kg/km
Tensile rating ≈: 15.8 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 – 1.8/3
Operating temp.: −40…+90 °C
Min. bend radius: 8 × OD
Core / conductor: Tinned Copper Ph
Outer protection: SHF2-MUD Offshor
Standard: NEK TS 606 P18 /

Typical values for this cable type, based on NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD — confirmed in the datasheet and quotation for your order.

Application fit

Is RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) right for your machine?

VFD inverter to AC motor screened feeder

Suitable

Symmetrical 3+3E split-earth geometry and dual 100% foil + copper braid screen contain PWM inverter common-mode currents.

Motor stator, traction & converter leads

Suitable

Low phase capacitance and transfer impedance prevent bearing currents and voltage reflection spikes on variable-speed motors.

Offshore platform & shipboard deck trays

Suitable

SHF2-MUD or IEEE 1580 Type P XL-CPE jacket resists oil-based drilling mud, ester fluids and marine weathering.

Drilling jumbo & rotary mast feed

Suitable

Qualified for high-power drawworks, top drives, mud pumps and dynamic-positioning (DP) thruster drives.

Festoon & line chain

Not suitable

Fixed VFD propulsion and rig feeder cable is not intended for high-speed crane festoon loops.

Use (N)3GRDC5G-J/O Festoon Cable

Typical machinesMarine & Offshore CableMarine Azimuth & Tunnel Thruster DrivesOffshore Drilling Drawworks & Mud PumpsDiesel-Electric & Hybrid Vessel PropulsionOffshore Deck Winch & Crane Inverter Feeds

Construction

Layer by layer

Shown: RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) (NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD) featuring tinned copper phase cores (3×95 mm² epr), 3+3e symmetrical split earth (3g16 mm²) and shf2-mud offshore outer sheath (p18) (4-layer construction).

Schematic, not to scale — generated from the layer data

#	Layer	Material & reference
1	Tinned Copper Phase Cores (3×95 mm² EPR)	1.8/3 kV corona-resistant EPR insulation withstanding PWM voltage spikes
2	3+3E Symmetrical Split Earth (3G16 mm²)	Three interstitial earth conductors balancing common-mode currents
3	Dual EMC Screen (Copper Tape + TCWB)	100% copper-backed tape + tinned copper wire braid over SHF2 inner sheath
4	SHF2-MUD Offshore Outer Sheath (P18)	NEK TS 606 oil- and ester-mud resistant cross-linked elastomer jacket

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) — Standard Shipboard & Offshore Execution

Built to NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD with tinned copper phase cores (3×95 mm² epr) and shf2-mud offshore outer sheath (p18)

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) — Custom Drum Length & Gland Kit

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

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) — 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 NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD. Values for your order are confirmed in the datasheet and quotation.

Electrical

Rated voltage / transmission duty: 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV (NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD)
Core / conductor construction: Tinned Copper Phase Cores (3×95 mm² EPR) — 1.8/3 kV corona-resistant EPR insulation withstanding PWM voltage spikes
Primary dielectric / buffering: 3+3E Symmetrical Split Earth (3G16 mm²) — Three interstitial earth conductors balancing common-mode currents

Thermal

Continuous operating temperature: −40…+90 °C (shipboard & offshore duty)
Short-circuit / peak thermal rating: Verified thermal stability per NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD
Storage & transport temperature: −40…+80 °C on export wooden/steel drum

Mechanical

Outer protection / armouring: SHF2-MUD Offshore Outer Sheath (P18) — NEK TS 606 oil- and ester-mud resistant cross-linked elastomer jacket
Minimum bending radius: 8 × OD
Armour, screen & mechanical duty: Dual EMC Screen (Copper Tape + TCWB) — 100% copper-backed tape + tinned copper wire braid over SHF2 inner sheath

Resistance

Flame, fire & smoke performance: Qualified for marine flame-retardance and low-smoke zero-halogen / fire safety per NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD
Oil, drilling mud & seawater resistance: Resistant to marine fuel/lube oils, salt mist and offshore fluids per NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD
RoHS & REACH compliance: RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU + 2015/863) & REACH SVHC compliant

Reference standards

Governing standard: NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD
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: RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606)
Sheath colour & metre marking: Continuous metre-marked black outer finish (SHF2-MUD Offshor)
Customs tariff (HS): 8544.49 / 8544.60 / 8544.70

Sizes

3 standard RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) shipboard & offshore configurations

Manufactured to NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD 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
RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) Construction Schedule (−40…+90 °C)
RFOU-VFD P18 3×35+3G6 VFD	3 × 35 + 3G6 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	29.4	1,760	15.8	235
RFOU-VFD P18 3×70+3G10 VFD	3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	37.8	3,190	31.5	305
RFOU-VFD P18 3×120+3G16 VFD	3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	IEC 60228 Class 2/5 Cu/SnCu	46.5	5,120	54.0	375

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 NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD.

Electrical, optical & thermal parameters
Configuration	Max. DC R₂₀ / Atten. Ω/km or dB/km	Rating / Impedance	Operating temp.
3 × 35 + 3G6 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.52	0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV (138 A VFD)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 70 + 3G10 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.27	0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV (215 A VFD)	−40…+90 °C
3 × 120 + 3G16 mm² (3+3E EMC)	0.15	0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV (305 A VFD)	−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 (NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD)	DC resistance at 20 °C / optical attenuation and outer diameter within NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD tolerances	Every manufactured drum length
High-voltage dielectric & insulation resistance test (NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD)	Zero dielectric breakdown and verified insulation resistance for 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV rating	Every manufactured drum length
Sample tests
Flame, fire integrity, oil/mud & mechanical qualification (NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD)	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

NEK TS 606 P18 / IEC 60092-353 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 RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) NEK TS 606 P18 / IEC 60092-353 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 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

PDFRFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1–1.8/3 kV NEK 606 Symmetrical 3+3E Offshore – technical datasheet3 sizes · construction, technical data, approvals XLSXRFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) spec data (Excel)All 3 sizes with dimensions and data, for your BOM or quotation

Revision: 2026-10-25
Updated: 2026-10-25

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What governing standard and construction define RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) (RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1–1.8/3 kV NEK 606 Symmetrical 3+3E Offshore Thruster & Mud Pump VFD Cable)?

RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) (RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1–1.8/3 kV NEK 606 Symmetrical 3+3E Offshore Thruster & Mud Pump VFD Cable) is manufactured in accordance with NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD for 0.6/1 kV – 1.8/3 kV service over -40 to +90 °C. Its 4-layer construction comprises tinned copper phase cores (3×95 mm² epr), 3+3e symmetrical split earth (3g16 mm²) and shf2-mud offshore outer sheath (p18).

What is the minimum bending radius and operating temperature range for RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606)?

The minimum bending radius for RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) is 8 × 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 RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) arranged from inside to outside?

From inside to outside, the construction sequence is: (01) Tinned Copper Phase Cores (3×95 mm² EPR) — 1.8/3 kV corona-resistant EPR insulation withstanding PWM voltage spikes; (02) 3+3E Symmetrical Split Earth (3G16 mm²) — Three interstitial earth conductors balancing common-mode currents; (03) Dual EMC Screen (Copper Tape + TCWB) — 100% copper-backed tape + tinned copper wire braid over SHF2 inner sheath; (04) SHF2-MUD Offshore Outer Sheath (P18) — NEK TS 606 oil- and ester-mud resistant cross-linked elastomer jacket.

What factory test certificates are supplied with RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606)?

Every production drum of RFOU-VFD P18 & RU-VFD 0.6/1-1.8/3 KV (NEK 606) undergoes routine conductor resistance/continuity, high-voltage dielectric and dimensional testing per NEK TS 606 Code P18 (RFOU-VFD) & RU-VFD / IEC 60092-353 SHF2-MUD, and is delivered with an EN 10204 3.1 factory test certificate.

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