{"id":22884,"date":"2024-05-02T14:20:36","date_gmt":"2024-05-02T14:20:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/?p=22884"},"modified":"2025-04-11T07:50:44","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T07:50:44","slug":"marine-cables-designation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/","title":{"rendered":"Marine cables designation"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The marine cables designation is not random, it follows the norm. This standardized nomenclature is composed by a&nbsp;set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning to describe marine cables. This designation refers to product characteristics that&nbsp;facilitate the most suitable cable selection for your needs,&nbsp;avoiding possible errors in the cable supply.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\"><\/span><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-22907 lazyload\" alt=\"Marine cables designation\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP\/\/\/yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/cables-marinos-2.jpeg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"\/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-22907 lazyload\" alt=\"Marine cables designation\" 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6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a6b63a549363\" checked \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/#examples-of-marine-cables-designation\" >EXAMPLES OF MARINE CABLES DESIGNATION<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/#toxfree%c2%ae-marine-xtcuz1-k-as\" >TOXFREE\u00ae MARINE XTCuZ1-K (AS)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/#codes-01-02-or-03\" >CODES 01, 02 OR 03<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/#toxfree-marine-xoxtcuz1-k-as\" >TOXFREE MARINE XOxTCuZ1-K (AS)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/blog-electric-cable\/marine-cables-designation\/#toxfree%c2%ae-marine-cable-range-for-shipboards\" >TOXFREE\u00ae MARINE CABLE RANGE FOR SHIPBOARDS<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"examples-of-marine-cables-designation\"><\/span>EXAMPLES OF MARINE CABLES DESIGNATION<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toxfree%c2%ae-marine-xtcuz1-k-as\"><\/span>TOXFREE\u00ae MARINE XTCuZ1-K (AS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For example, the cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-marine-xtcuz1-k-as\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOXFREE\u00ae Marine XTCuZ1-K (AS)<\/a> means the following unique cable construction:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>X<\/strong><\/td><td>Cross-linked polyethylene insulation, type HF XLPE-90\u00b0C.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>TCu<\/strong><\/td><td>Copper braid armour.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Z1<\/strong><\/td><td>Themoplastic Polyolefin.&nbsp; Low smoke, halogen-free and flame retardant compound.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>-K<\/strong><\/td><td>Flexible class 5 conductors.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>(AS)<\/strong><\/td><td>Flame retardant IEC 60332-3-22 (Category A)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>(AS+)<\/strong><\/td><td>For its fire resistant version, the cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-marine-plus-xtcuz1-k-as-with-bedding\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOXFREE\u00ae Marine XTCuZ1-K (AS+)<\/a> means Fire resistant <a href=\"https:\/\/www.une.org\/encuentra-tu-norma\/busca-tu-norma\/iec?c=1470\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IEC 60331-21<\/a>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Code meaning XTCuZ1-K (AS\/AS+)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"codes-01-02-or-03\"><\/span>CODES 01, 02 OR 03<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The cable screen is determined by the codes 01, 02 or 03, where:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table style=\"border-width:1px\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>01<\/strong><\/td><td>Individual (per pairs) Aluminium \/ Polyester screen.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>02<\/strong><\/td><td>Overall (global) Aluminium \/ Polyester screen.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>03<\/strong><\/td><td>Individual (per pairs) and overall (global) Aluminium \/ Polyester screen.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Code meaning 01, 02 or 03<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toxfree-marine-xoxtcuz1-k-as\"><\/span>TOXFREE MARINE XOxTCuZ1-K (AS)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we can note in the cable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/cable\/toxfree-marine-plus-xoxtcuz1-k-as-x13\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">TOXFREE MARINE XOxTCuZ1-K (AS)<\/a> (x:1\u20263):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By knowing these unique designations, marine professionals can select the most appropriate cables for their specific applications, ensuring reliable operation and long-term performance in the challenging marine environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:35px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"toxfree%c2%ae-marine-cable-range-for-shipboards\"><\/span>TOXFREE\u00ae MARINE CABLE RANGE FOR SHIPBOARDS <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Worldwide shipyards, ports, and other marine facilities rely on TOP CABLE TOXFREE\u00ae marine cable range to ensure reliable power, control, signal transmission and lighting on shipboards. For more information about our marine cable range or marine cables designation,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.topcable.com\/contact\/\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact us today<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The marine cables designation is not random, it follows the norm. This standardized nomenclature is composed by a&nbsp;set of letters and numbers, each with a specific meaning to describe marine cables. This designation refers to product characteristics that&nbsp;facilitate the most suitable cable selection for your needs,&nbsp;avoiding possible errors in the cable supply. 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