Overview
You demand safety, compliance and quality in cost-effective solutions. We deliver.
Prysmian has supplied cable solutions for offshore projects for more than twenty-five years. Our track record spans projects in all the world’s main Oil & Gas operating basins and covers a wide array of power and communication cable systems in the industry’s most challenging operating environments.
Our range offers enhanced resistance to fire, hydrocarbon jets and mud and includes High, Medium & Low Voltage, control, instrumentation and fibre optic systems. The range complies with all major international standards and can be customised to meet local requirements.
Our Exploration & Production portfolio is complemented with the renowned range of Bicon accessories.
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MV Cables
Medium Voltage (6 to 36 kV) cables are used for power transmission applications or to connect equipment that requires large amounts of power on ships and offshore platforms.
Prysmian offers a wide range of MV cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.
Prysmian offers a wide range of MV cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.
Design options and features
Conductor Materials: |
Plain or tinned copper |
Insulation: |
EPR/XLPE |
Screen: |
Tapes or Wires – Cu or Al |
Fire Barrier (where applicable): |
Tapes/Extruded |
Water/Chemicals Impervious Barrier: |
Lead/Multilayer (Al/PE/PA) – where applicable |
Inner Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/Rubber |
Armouring: |
SWA/STA/Airguard (composite)/ Bronze Braid/Steel Braid/ Copper Braid (full coverage) |
Outer Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/Rubber |
Other Features (where applicable) |
Hydrocarbon resistant/Mud Resistant/Oil Resistant Arctic Grade Resistance to gas/chemical attacks UV resistant Termite resistant |
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LV & Control Cables
Low Voltage & Control cables are used for fixed installations on ships and offshore platforms in a wide range of power supply and control applications.
Prysmian offers a wide range of LV & Control cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.
Design options and features
Conductor Materials: |
Plain or tinned copper |
Insulation: |
EPR/XLPE |
Screen: |
Tapes or Wires – Cu or Al |
Fire Barrier (where applicable): |
Tapes/Extruded |
Water/Chemicals Impervious Barrier: |
Lead/Multilayer (Al/PE/PA) – where applicable |
Inner Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/Rubber |
Armouring: |
SWA/STA/Airguard (composite)/ Bronze Braid/Steel Braid/ Copper Braid (full coverage) |
Outer Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/Rubber |
Other Features (where applicable) |
Hydrocarbon resistant/Mud Resistant/Oil Resistant Arctic Grade Resistance to gas/chemical attacks UV resistant Termite resistant |
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VFD Cables
VFD cables are used to control the frequency of the electrical power supplied to AC motors. Our VFD cables are designed to provide complete EMI screening and resistance to high voltage spikes to extend the operating life of the cable or motor.
Prysmian offers a wide range of VFD cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.
Design options and features
Insulation: |
EPR/XLPO/XLPE |
Earth conductor: |
Integrated symmetrical earth |
Inner Sheath: |
EVA/Neoprene/LSOH |
Armouring/Screen: |
Bronze Braid/Steel Braid/Copper Braid (full coverage) |
Outer Sheath: |
Neoprene/EVA/LS0H |
Other features (where applicable): |
Mud resistant Oil Resistant UV resistant Arctic Grade Resistance to hydraulic fluids/chemical attacks |
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Instrumentation Cables
Instrumentation cables are used to transmit digital or analogue signals for measurement or process control applications in fixed installation on ships or offshore platforms.
Prysmian offers a wide range of Instrumentation cables with diverse design options depending on the reference standards and customer requirements.
Design options and features
Conductor Materials: |
Plain or tinned copper |
Insulation: |
PVC/PE/XLPE/Silicone rubber |
Inner Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/PE |
Fire Barrier (where applicable): |
Mica glass tapes or silicone rubber |
Screen: |
Tape – Cu/PET/ Tape – Al/PET Individual or Overall |
Water/Chemicals Impervious Barrier: |
Lead/Welded Al/Multilayer (Al/PE/PA) – where applicable |
Armouring: |
SWA/STA/Airguard (composite) |
Outer Sheath: |
LS0H/PVC/PE |
Other Features (where applicable) |
Hydrocarbon resistant Termites resistant Arctic Grade Resistance to gas/chemical attacks UV resistant |
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Fibre Optic Cables
Fibre Optic cables are used to provide high bandwidth and high-speed data connections in land and offshore safety communication and emergency systems. It is essential that they continue to operate in fire / emergency situations.
Prysmian offers a wide range of Fibre Optic cables designed and tested to ensure they can resist a temperature of 1,000 ºC for more than 3 hours.
Design options and features
AICI |
QFCI |
S611T |
S670T |
|
Design |
Loose Tube |
Loose Tube |
Tight Buffer |
Tight Buffer |
Reinforced Fibre |
N/A |
N/A |
Single+Overall |
Single+Overall |
Armoured/Unarmoured |
GSWB |
GSWB |
Unarmoured |
BWB |
LSZH |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Y |
Fire Resistant |
N |
Y |
N |
N |
Oil Resistant/MUD |
Oil Resistant/MUD |
Y/Optional |
Y/N |
Y/N |
Installation |
Indoor/Outdoor |
Indoor/Outdoor |
Indoor/Outdoor |
Indoor/Outdoor |
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Components
Prysmian Components complement the cables portfolio by providing installation accessories including Cable Glands, Cable Cleats, Joints and Terminations.
Under the BICON brand, the successor to a number of heritage brands, the range represents over a century of cable accessory development and quality engineering experience gained in multiple industries, including utilities, railways, wind and solar power as well as the Oil & Gas industry.
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Accessories
Prysmian Components complement the cables portfolio by providing installation accessories including Cable Glands, Cable Cleats, Joints and Terminations.
Under the BICON brand, the successor to a number of heritage brands, the range represents over a century of cable accessory development and quality engineering experience gained in multiple industries, including utilities, railways, wind and solar power as well as the Oil & Gas industry.