LS3SU Shipboard Cable, 18 AWG Shielded Triads, 600V, MIL-DTL-24643/35 Type

Marine & Offshore Cable

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Heavy-duty rubber cables for mining, port cranes, submersible pumps, EV charging, elevators and marine duty. Pick a family to filter the range.

Marine & Offshore Cable

TEBAOFLEX marine and offshore cables are built to the ordered design: LS3SU Watertight Shipboard Cable, a shielded multi-triad cable with XLPE insulation and a cross-linked polyolefin jacket for power, control, communication and 400 Hz circuits; SIA GL Cable, a shipboard designation supplied to match the vessel specification for distribution and equipment connections; and SiF Silicone Cable, a flexible single-core silicone wire for internal wiring of elevated-temperature equipment. Voltage, dimensions and approvals are confirmed on the project datasheet.

Product Advantages

What sets TEBAOFLEX Marine & Offshore Cable apart in service.

Individually Shielded Triads

LS3SU has a braided copper shield around each triad; LS3SUS variants may add an overall shield for screened shipboard circuits.

400 Hz Shipboard Circuits

LS3SU is described for shipboard power, control, communication and 400 Hz circuits where shielded service is required.

XLPE and XLPO Materials

LS3SU uses stranded copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene insulation and a cross-linked polyolefin jacket with surface marking.

Built to Vessel Specification

SIA GL construction is matched to the vessel specification: conductor count, voltage, insulation system, sheath, and any screen, braid or armour.

Marine Sheath Options

SIA GL sheaths are selected from marine low-smoke, flame-retardant or oil-resistant compounds to suit the vessel's fire and smoke requirements.

Silicone Wire for Hot Equipment

SiF single-core silicone wire stays flexible across a broad temperature range for internal wiring in elevated-temperature equipment.

Technical Specifications

Capabilities across the Marine & Offshore Cable range; each product page lists the exact construction, rating and reference standard.

SpecificationAvailable options
Product typesShielded multi-triad shipboard cable (LS3SU Watertight Shipboard Cable); shipboard cable to vessel specification (SIA GL Cable); single-core silicone wire (SiF Silicone Cable)
Rated voltageProject-specific, confirmed on the datasheet; common SiF variants are low-voltage appliance wires
ConductorStranded copper, commonly 18 AWG in the triads (LS3SU); copper sized for circuit current and installation (SIA GL); flexible fine-stranded tinned or bare copper (SiF)
Core layout3 to 44 shielded triads in the common construction (LS3SU); single-core or multicore (SIA GL); single-core (SiF)
InsulationXLPE (LS3SU); marine-rated thermoset or thermoplastic as specified (SIA GL); silicone rubber (SiF)
SheathCross-linked polyolefin (XLPO) with surface marking (LS3SU); marine low-smoke, flame-retardant or oil-resistant compound as required (SIA GL); no separate sheath on standard single-core SiF
Screening / armourBraided copper shield on each triad, overall shield on LS3SUS variants (LS3SU); optional screen, braid or armour (SIA GL)
Installation dutyTypically non-flexing shipboard service (LS3SU); flexible installation, with bending radius depending on diameter and routing (SiF)
Reference standardsMIL-C-24643/35 as common public reference (LS3SU); IEC/VDE appliance-wire requirements (SiF); governing shipboard specification and classification society confirmed per project (SIA GL)
DocumentsDatasheet, test report and certification documents for the exact model on request at RFQ stage

How to Choose Marine & Offshore Cable

Four decisions specify the right cable the first time; send them with your RFQ and our engineers confirm the type designation.

1

Circuit Type and Voltage

Power, control, communication or 400 Hz circuits, and the vessel system voltage, which is project-specific and confirmed on the datasheet.

2

Core Layout and Size

Shielded triad count for LS3SU, 3 to 44 in the common construction, or single-core or multicore layout and cross-section for SIA GL.

3

Screen, Armour and Sheath

Individual or overall shields, optional braid or armour, and a low-smoke, flame-retardant or oil-resistant sheath to meet the vessel's fire, smoke and halogen limits.

4

Approvals and Duty

The governing shipboard specification, classification society approval and watertight test scope, and whether the installation is fixed or flexing.

Industry Solutions

Cable packages engineered around the application, not just the cable.

Jack-up platform and offshore support vessel
Marine

Marine & Offshore

LS3SU shielded triad cable and SIA GL constructions for shipboard power, control and communication circuits and offshore electrical systems.

Cable reel in a high-temperature workshop
High Temperature

Steel & High Temperature

Silicone and high-temperature cables for metallurgy; SiF silicone wire for internal wiring of heaters, furnaces and other hot equipment.

Work-class ROV on deck under an A-frame
Subsea

Underwater ROV

Umbilical, tether, floating and zero-buoyancy cables for underwater ROVs and other subsea robotics.

Standards & Certifications

ISO 9001 quality management for cable production; ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 for sales and related management. UL and cUL (flexible cord), VDE (EN 50525-2-21), Korea KC, China MA and US MSHA approvals cover the certified types; CE is a third-party verification of conformity (VoC).

ISO 9001ISO 14001ISO 45001ULcULVDEKC (KTL)MAMSHACE VoC
UL Certificate of Compliance UL-US-2449012-4
UL Certification
VDE Marks Approval 40060056
VDE Certification
Korea KTL KC safety certification SU01346-25005
Korea KTL Certification
ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certificate 244-24-QI-17425-R0-S
ISO 9001 Quality Management

Manufacturing Process

From compound to shipment, the production steps and routine tests behind each cable length.

  1. 1

    Compound preparation

    EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds are mixed and tested for hardness, tensile strength and elongation before use.

  2. 2

    Conductor stranding

    Tinned or bare copper is bunched and rope-stranded to Class 5/6 flexibility for trailing and reeling duty.

  3. 3

    Insulation extrusion

    Cores are extruded and continuously vulcanised; wall thickness and spark tests are recorded on every length.

  4. 4

    Core assembly and screening

    Cores, earth conductors, pilot and fibre-optic elements are laid up with the fillers and screens the type designation requires.

  5. 5

    Inner and outer sheathing

    Reinforced double-sheath constructions are extruded and cured for abrasion, oil and tear resistance.

  6. 6

    Routine electrical tests

    Conductor resistance, voltage withstand and insulation resistance tests at the levels set by the referenced standard.

  7. 7

    Mechanical and ageing tests

    Bending, tensile, hot-set, ozone and flame tests according to the referenced standard.

  8. 8

    Marking, packing and shipment

    Metre marking, drum packing and documentation for worldwide project delivery.

Cable Manufacturing Quality Control

Five-stage quality assurance from incoming copper to the packed drum.

  1. 01

    Raw Material Inspection

    Every batch of copper rod, rubber compound and reinforcing material is checked before it reaches the line.

    • Copper: conductor resistance, elongation and surface condition on incoming rod and drawn wire
    • EPR, CPE, PUR and silicone compounds: hardness, tensile strength, elongation and ageing samples from each mix
    ISO 9001IEC 60228
  2. 02

    Manufacturing Process Control

    Stranding, insulation extrusion, core assembly and sheathing run under recorded process parameters.

    • Class 5/6 stranding with lay length and tension monitored for trailing and reeling flexibility
    • Continuous-vulcanisation extrusion with wall thickness and spark tests logged on every length
    • Operators sign off each stage before the cable moves to the next machine
    ISO 9001Recorded parameters
  3. 03

    Electrical Testing

    Finished lengths go through the routine tests required by the referenced VDE, ICEA, IEC or NEK standard.

    • Conductor resistance and insulation resistance on every length
    • Voltage withstand test at the level set by the referenced standard
    • Screen and pilot-core continuity checks for mining and reeling constructions
    IEC 60502VDE 0250ICEA S-75-381
  4. 04

    Mechanical and Ageing Tests

    Samples from production are tested for the duty a mining, crane or submersible cable will actually see.

    • Tensile strength and elongation of insulation and sheath before and after ageing
    • Hot-set, ozone, oil-immersion and low-temperature bending tests
    • Constant-temperature water bath for insulation resistance of submersible constructions
    Hot-setOzoneOil immersionLow-temperature bending
  5. 05

    Flame Test and Final Inspection

    Before packing, the cable is checked against the order and the flame-performance requirement of its standard.

    • Single-cable vertical flame test to IEC 60332-1-2 where specified
    • Metre marking, printing, drum length and appearance inspection
    • Packing list with every shipment; test documents for the order confirmed at quotation
    IEC 60332-1-2Final inspection

Factory & Workshop Gallery

TEBAOFLEX CABLE, No.77 Wusongbang Road, Taicang, Suzhou.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Marine & Offshore Cable from our engineers.

01What is LS3SU watertight shipboard cable?

LS3SU is a shielded multi-triad marine cable for shipboard power, control, communication and 400 Hz circuits. The common construction uses stranded copper conductors, cross-linked polyethylene insulation, a braided copper shield around each triad and a cross-linked polyolefin jacket. It is a construction designation rather than one size: triad count, conductor size, dimensions, voltage and qualification depend on the ordered design.

02How many triads and which conductor size does LS3SU have?

Common public references describe 3 to 44 shielded triads with 18 AWG stranded copper conductors, three conductors per triad, cabled with fillers and binder tape. Jacket thickness, outside diameter and weight vary with triad count and with LS3SU or LS3SUS construction; LS3SUS variants may add an overall shield. Confirm the exact size and rating on the project datasheet.

03Which standard applies to LS3SU cable?

The common public reference is MIL-C-24643/35. Confirm the exact revision, qualification, watertight test and approval scope for the supplied cable at RFQ stage. LS3SU is typically used in non-flexing shipboard service, so also state whether the installation involves any flexing, together with the routing and the fire and smoke requirements of the vessel.

04What is SIA GL cable and how is it specified?

SIA GL is a marine and shipboard cable designation for vessel electrical distribution and equipment connections. Its construction depends on conductor count, voltage, insulation system, sheath, armour or screen and classification requirements. TEBAOFLEX reviews the vessel specification and supplies a matching construction for marine routing, control or power duties, with project documentation for the governing shipboard specification and test standards.

05Where is SiF silicone cable used?

SiF is a flexible single-core wire with silicone rubber insulation for internal equipment wiring in elevated-temperature environments, such as heating appliances, luminaires, switchboards, control cabinets, motors and industrial machinery. The standard form has no separate outer sheath, so protect the insulation from sharp edges, excessive abrasion and incompatible chemicals. Common variants are low-voltage appliance wires; confirm the exact voltage, temperature range and standard.

06What should I send with a marine cable RFQ?

Send the core count, cross-section, voltage, length, installation method, environment, motion duty and required standards. For shipboard cables, add the governing shipboard specification, classification society, fire performance, smoke and halogen limits and water exposure. TEBAOFLEX will confirm the construction and provide the applicable datasheet; request test and certification documents for the exact model at RFQ stage.

Why Choose Us

A special-cable manufacturer in Taicang, Suzhou, making heavy-duty and special cables since 2014.

Certified Quality

UL and cUL, VDE, Korea KC, China MA and US MSHA approvals for the certified types, CE verification of conformity, and ISO 9001 quality management.

200+ Sets of Equipment

More than 200 sets of advanced production and test equipment at home and abroad, from compounding to final electrical testing.

15 Senior Cable Engineers

Constructions engineered to VDE, ICEA, IEC and NEK 606 standards and checked against the real duty cycle of your equipment.

1,500+ Cable Types

0.6/1 kV to 35 kV heavy-duty rubber cables, reeling and festoon crane cables, submersible, marine, ROV and high-temperature cables.

Custom Cable Design

Special constructions, fibre-optic elements, colours, printing and lengths built to the specification of your project.

Worldwide Project Supply

Cables working in tunnel engineering, marine and offshore equipment, mining, petrochemical, steel and urban construction projects around the world.

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