Cable Specification Sheet BS 6883 · Rev 01 · 2026-06

BS 6883 shipwiring cable · 1.5 mm²

Name: BS 6883 shipwiring cable · 1.5 mm²
Brand: UE Cable
SKU: bs-6883-shipwiring-cable-instrumentation-up-to-8-7-15-kv-depending-on-construction-12-pair-1-5-mm2

Ordering reference BS 6883 shipwiring cable · 1.5 mm²

BS 6883 BS 6883 shipwiring cable

Application

Shipboard fixed wiring · Lighting circuits · Power circuits · Control circuits

Indicative 12-pair construction — copper conductor · screened, not to scale

Construction

1
Conductor (per core)1.5 mm² · 30 × Ø0.25 mm · IEC 60228 cl.5
2
Pair insulationEPR, XLPE or HEPR
3
FillerBedding / filler
4
Overall screen (OS)Al/polyester foil + drain
5
SheathSHF1, SHF2 or oil-resistant compound

Technical parameters

Circuit typeInstrumentation

Core / pair design12 pair

Conductor size1.5 mm²

Voltage classUp to 8.7/15 kV depending on construction

Fire / mud behaviorFlame retardant and low smoke halogen-free sheath options

OD guide30 mm

Operating temperature−40 °C to +90 °C

Cable weight0.46 kg/m

Bend radius8 x OD to 12 x OD during installation

Outer sheathSHF1, SHF2 or oil-resistant compound

Max DC resistance at 20 °C12.10 Ω/km

Mutual capacitance (nom.)≈ 120 pF/m core/core · 200 pF/m core/screen (nominal)

Routine test voltage30.5 kV a.c. (3.5 Uo, IEC 60502-2)

Ratings & materials

StandardBS 6883

Voltage classUp to 8.7/15 kV depending on construction

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