How Type P Cable Rig & Marine Cable Are Engineered To Meet The Challenge

The harsh environments found in onshore and offshore drilling rigs demand that properly engineered cables are used for wiring installations whether for power, control, instrumentation, or signal applications. The P Cable Rig And Marine Cable are made to endure the environment. Cables such as Seacoast 14 AWG Multi Conductors Types C14T/NT, C14T/NTA, C14T/NTB and C14(OS)T/NT Thermoplastic Insulation Cable are made using stranded bare copper conductors and have insulations that can resist the damaging elements like oil, ozone, heat, and flame - which are likely to be found in drilling locations. Here are the properties that make the Type P cable rig and marine cable to perform well in marine and drilling locations:

Drilling mud resistance 
In drilling environments, mud is likely to be released and it could wreak havoc on the electrical wiring of the systems within the locations. To ensure that the systems located in these areas are well protected, the cables used for wiring should be properly protected against elements like mud. The insulation materials and jacketing should be able to shield the cable from effects of mud and water. When the wires are exposed to mud, they may cause short circuiting hence damage to the equipment or apparatus.

Flame retardant 
Drilling environments characterized by things like high heat and flame. Reliability on drilling rigs and the equipment used in the locations is a must. That is whey cables used to wire the locations should conform to strict approvals and standards. Flame retardant cables ensures that the wiring is does not deteriorate with time due to exposure to heat and the flame. The cables insulated jacketed with cross-linked polyethylene (XLP) and PVC materials protect the cable against flames. If the wires cannot withstand the effects of flame, they may be left exposed resulting in short circuiting and equipment failure.

Oil resistance 
Onshore and offshore drilling rigs have oils that may encounter the cables and wires. Whenever wiring installations are being done, the cables should be resistant to oil. This ensures that it lasts for long and the drilling process does not suffer down times due to damage or equipment failure that may occur because of cable exposure to oil Again, the jacketing and insulation used to protect the conductors should be able to offer this protection. 

When selecting cables for marine and drilling rig applications, you should ensure that you get the ones designed for those locations. Failure to observe this, you may experience losses, downtimes, and premature damage of the wiring installations. In environments that suffer extreme colds, you also need to ensure that the cables can stand that. The cables may be available in armored, unarmored, or sheathed forms. The armor may be made of standard materials such as aluminum, tinned copper, or optional bronze.

Another thing you may want to check is the temperature rating of the cables. Make sure you get your cables from a trusted brand in order to guarantee quality, durability, and performance in the long term. This also ensure that you reduce the risks associated with short-circuits or damage of the cable by environmental and mechanical elements.