RFOU Offshore Power Cable for Marine and Offshore Installations
RFOU cable is a flame-retardant, low-smoke halogen-free and mud-resistant offshore power cable for fixed installation in marine vessels, offshore platforms, drilling-related equipment areas, power distribution routes, control circuits and lighting systems. TEBAOFLEX supplies RFOU 0.6/1kV cable for projects that need a robust EPR insulated construction, tinned copper wire braid and SHF2 mud-resistant sheath.
Compared with fire-resistant BFOU construction, RFOU focuses on flame retardancy, halogen-free performance, oil and mud resistance and reliable fixed installation in dry, wet, oily and muddy marine environments. Procurement teams commonly specify this cable when project documents cite NEK 606 offshore practice and IEC shipboard requirements.
Key Features
- 0.6/1kV offshore power cable for fixed power, control and lighting routes.
- Class 5 flexible tinned copper conductor options for easier installation.
- EPR insulation with halogen-free bedding and SHF1 inner sheath.
- Tinned copper wire braid screen for mechanical and electrical protection.
- SHF2 EVA outer sheath for flame-retardant, halogen-free and mud-resistant service.
- Cold bend and cold impact resistant design for demanding offshore environments.
Cable Construction
| Layer | Construction detail |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Flexible tinned copper conductor, Class 5 flexible |
| Insulation | EPR insulated core |
| Filler | Halogen-free filler where required by multicore construction |
| Tape | Wrapping tape over laid-up cores |
| Inner sheath | SHF1 inner sheath |
| Screen / braid | Tinned copper braided screen, TCWB |
| Outer sheath | SHF2 EVA outer sheath, flame-retardant, halogen-free, oil and mud resistant |
Technical Characteristics
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Product type | RFOU offshore power cable |
| Rated voltage | 0.6/1kV |
| Typical construction | EPR/EPR/TCWB/EVA |
| Conductor material | Tinned copper |
| Conductor class | Class 5 flexible conductor options |
| Temperature rating | Up to 90C conductor temperature |
| Outer sheath | SHF2 EVA, mud resistant and halogen free |
| Installation type | Fixed installation |
| Application environment | Marine, offshore, dry, wet, oily and muddy conditions |
Referenced Standards and Test Context
RFOU cable specifications are commonly aligned with offshore and shipboard cable references such as NEK 606 and IEC 60092-353 for 1kV power cables. Project documents may also reference flame propagation, smoke density and halogen-free test methods including IEC 60332, IEC 61034 and IEC 60754. TEBAOFLEX can review the requested standard list and documentation requirements before quotation.
| Requirement | Typical reference | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Offshore cable practice | NEK 606 | Defines common offshore cable constructions and mud-resistant requirements |
| Shipboard power cable design | IEC 60092-353 | Covers shipboard and offshore non-radial-field power cables for 1kV and 3kV ratings |
| Flame retardancy | IEC 60332 series | Evaluates flame spread performance of electric cables |
| Low smoke | IEC 61034 | Evaluates smoke density under defined fire conditions |
| Halogen-free performance | IEC 60754 series | Evaluates acid gas and halogen content from cable materials |
Available Size Examples from Project Requests
Buyers can request the RFOU family in single-core and multicore configurations. The examples below are based on the supplied project document and should be confirmed against final electrical design, installation route and current rating requirements.
| Example configuration | Application note |
|---|---|
| 4G 4 sqmm | Multicore power/control and lighting circuit option |
| 1C 70 sqmm | Single-core power distribution option |
| 1C 120 sqmm | Large single-core power distribution option |
| 4G 16 sqmm | Multicore offshore fixed installation option |
| 4G 95 sqmm | Heavy-duty multicore power route option |
| 4G 185 sqmm | Large multicore offshore power cable option |
| 5G 25 sqmm | Five-core power/control route option |
| 5G 185 sqmm | Large five-core power cable option |
RFOU, RFBU, RFCU and BFOU Selection Notes
Offshore buyers often review RFOU, RFBU, RFCU and BFOU names together. Teams select RFOU for flame-retardant, halogen-free and mud-resistant fixed installation. They select BFOU when the project requires fire-resistant circuit integrity. TEBAOFLEX can help compare construction requirements, conductor size, braid type, sheath material and project documentation before production.
How to Specify RFOU Cable
First, confirm the rated voltage and conductor size. Next, identify the core count and braid requirement. Then, describe the fixed installation route. Also, share the expected oil, mud and weather exposure. In addition, list the required project standards. However, do not select a construction from voltage alone. Instead, match the cable to the complete operating environment. Therefore, include the installation temperature and routing details. Finally, send the required delivery schedule with your enquiry. TEBAOFLEX reviews each project requirement before preparing a quotation.
Request Technical Support
To request a quotation, share the required cable type, voltage rating, core count, conductor size, applicable standard, installation environment and delivery schedule. Contact TEBAOFLEX technical support for RFOU cable selection and offshore project documentation.
