BFOU(c) S4/S8 Fire resistant offshore instrumentation 250V collectively screened
- Product Code: BFOU(c) S4,S8
BFOU(C) S4/S8 is used in fixed installations for control, instrumentation and telecommunication in both explosion and safe areas, in emergency and critical systems where requirement for fire resistance exists. The cable is also used for installations in areas exposed to mud and drilling or cleaning fluids.
Conductor
Circular tinned stranded Cu, class 2.
Insulation
Fire resistant Mica tape helically applied over the conductors
Ethylene propylene rubber (EPR)
Screen
Collective screen: Pairs/triples are laid-up and collectively screened by copper backed polyester tape in contact with a stranded tinned copper drain wire. Pairs-7triples are identified by printed numbers on insulated conductors.
Armour
Tinned annealed copper wire braid
Filling sheath
Flame retardant and halogen free compound
Outer sheath
Flame retardant, halogen free and mud resistant thermoset compound acc. to SHF MUD, grey (if intrinsically safe the color is blue).
| UV Resistant | yes |
| Outdoor installation | permanent |
| Water resistance | AD4 sprays |
| Chemical & Oil resistance | excellent |
| No fire propagation | -40°C(Fixed) |
| LSZH | Yes |
| Low smoke emission | Light transmittance > 60% |
| Low corrosive gases emission | Yes |
| Mechanical stress impac | AG3. High severity |
| Mud resistance | NEK TS 606 |
| Max. Temperature (service) | 90°C |