Low-Smoke Halogen-Free CAT 6A Marine Ethernet Cable

This screened CAT 6A Industrial Ethernet cable is engineered for high-performance data communication in ships and marine automation systems. Four twisted pairs, fine-stranded conductors and combined aluminium-foil and tinned-copper-braid screening support stable transmission and electromagnetic protection in demanding onboard environments.

Key Highlights

CAT 6A transmission · Four twisted pairs · Marine-oriented construction · Combined foil-and-braid screen · Good EMC performance · 100 Ω characteristic impedance · Low-smoke halogen-free sheath · Asbestos-free materials · Flame-retardant and self-extinguishing · Low smoke emission · Low-corrosivity combustion gases · EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP compatibility · Optional M12 or RJ45 assemblies · PFAS-free material option

Suitable for CAT 6A industrial Ethernet connections in shipbuilding, marine equipment and vessel automation.

Typical applications include:

  • Shipboard Ethernet networks
  • Vessel control and monitoring systems
  • Bridge and navigation equipment
  • Machinery monitoring systems
  • Onboard surveillance networks
  • Passenger information systems
  • Marine communication equipment
  • Control cabinets and equipment rooms
  • EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP networks
  • High-performance data links between shipboard systems

The cable is intended for fixed installation and general flexible movement. Continuous flexing, repeated torsion, submerged installation and unprotected open-deck use require separately tested cable constructions.

M12- and RJ45-terminated assemblies can be supplied on request.

Conductor: Fine-stranded bare copper

Core insulation: Special polymer compound

Core identification: White-blue/blue, white-orange/orange, white-green/green and white-brown/brown

Pair formation: Individual insulated cores twisted into four pairs

Overall stranding: Four pairs laid together

Overall screen: Aluminium-laminated foil and tinned-copper wire braid

Outer sheath: Special low-smoke, halogen-free marine compound

Standard sheath color: Black

Cable shape: Round

Product category: CAT 6A Industrial Ethernet cable for marine applications

Peak operating voltage: Maximum 90 V

Reference UL voltage: 300 V

Test voltage:

  • Core to core: 2000 V
  • Core to screen: 2000 V

Characteristic impedance: 100 Ω ±10 Ω

Transmission reference: EN 50288-10-2 / CAT 6A

Minimum bending radius:

  • Fixed installation: 5 × cable diameter
  • Flexible application with seven-wire conductors: 10 × cable diameter

Temperature range:

  • Fixed installation: −40°C to +70°C
  • Flexible application: −30°C to +70°C
  • Reference UL temperature: Up to +75°C

Reference marine standard: TR IEC 60092-370

Reference marine approval: ABS Type Approval

Reference UL construction: UL AWM Style 21080

Halogen-free performance reference: IEC 60754-1

Reference fire performance:

  • No flame propagation according to IEC 60332-3-22, Category A
  • Flame-retardant and self-extinguishing according to IEC 60332-1-2
  • UL Horizontal Flame Test FT2
  • Smoke-density reference according to IEC 61034
  • Low-corrosivity combustion gases according to IEC 60754-2

Chemical resistance: Good resistance to aggressive chemicals

Network compatibility reference: Suitable for EtherCAT and EtherNet/IP applications

Material reference: Asbestos-free construction

Environmental compliance reference: RoHS and PFAS-free material options

Pair Configuration Approx. Outer Ø Copper Weight Approx. Cable Weight
4 × 2 × 26/7 AWG 7.3 mm ±10% 31.9 kg/km 64 kg/km
4 × 2 × 24/7 AWG 8.3 mm ±10% 41.1 kg/km 81 kg/km

Other conductor sizes, sheath colors, screening configurations and connector assemblies are available on request.

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About Hulk Electric

THE FACTORY
BEHIND EVERY METER

Founded in 2007 in Foshan, Guangdong, Hulk Electric has grown from a regional producer into a globally recognised manufacturer of customised industrial cable solutions. Our 10,000㎡ facility runs on Toyota Production System lean principles, operated by 150+ skilled professionals producing over 300,000 metres every month.

Every cable you see on this page — including the HK-TRVV series — is engineered, extruded, tested, and shipped from that single facility. No trading company sits between you and the extrusion line.

20+Years Manufacturing
30+Countries Served
10K㎡Factory Floor
35+Certifications
01

Source Factory

Direct manufacturer — no middlemen, no markups. You deal with the engineers who run the line.

02

Deep Customization

Conductor, shielding, jacket compound, colour coding, certification — built to your exact spec.

03

7-Day Sampling

Rapid samples for new specifications. 15-day lead time on standard production orders.

04

Global Compliance

35+ certifications covering UL, CE, TÜV, IEC, RoHS and REACH for every major market.

Common Questions

BEFORE YOU ORDER

For stocked configurations listed in the ordering table, MOQ is 100 metres per specification. Custom configurations — non-standard core counts, jacket colours, or special compounds — carry a 500 metre MOQ. Samples of 5–10 metres are available free of charge for qualification testing.

Use shielded (P or PP suffix) whenever the cable runs alongside servo drives, VFDs, or inverters, or when carrying encoder, sensor, or analogue signals. Unshielded is suitable for pure power distribution and simple on/off control lines. If in doubt, our engineering team can review your cabinet layout and advise — this is included with any quotation.

Yes. Send us the existing part number or a sample and we will produce a cross-reference specification with matching electrical, mechanical, and dimensional characteristics. Most cross-references are turned around within 3 working days, with a physical sample following within 7 days.

Standard shipments include the CE Declaration of Conformity, RoHS and REACH statements, and the batch test report. UL Recognition (UL 2464 / UL 20549) is available on request for North American projects — specify this at the quotation stage as it affects the material specification.

Standard configurations ship in 15 working days from order confirmation. Custom-engineered specifications typically require 20–25 working days, depending on compound availability. Rapid sampling for new specifications is 7 days. We will confirm the exact date in writing with your order acknowledgement.

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Tell us your core count, cross-section, and application — our engineering team will confirm the right configuration and send pricing within one working day.

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