RFOU - The Ultimate Medium Voltage Cable Range for Energy Sector Demands

In-stock for immediate local, regional and global despatch

In high-stakes environments such as offshore oil and gas, subsea, marine, and renewable energy, operational uptime is critical. At Cable Solutions Worldwide, we understand that waiting for essential components is not an option.

Extensive Stocks

We are proud to hold extensive stock of CCI flexible class 2 range of RFOU 8.7/15kV medium voltage cables, available for immediate global despatch to meet your critical power transmission needs without delay. These medium voltage cables are specifically engineered for safety, durability, and performance in the most arduous conditions, from topside platforms to subsea applications.

RFOU 8.7/15kV medium voltage cables

CCI RFOU 8.7/15kV cables are robust, medium voltage (MV) power cable designed for fixed installations in Oil & Gas (Onshore & Offshore), Subsea, Marine & Shipbuilding, and Renewable Energy environments. Classified under the rigorous Norwegian standard NEK606 P104, these cables meet specific technical requirements for safety and performance in hazardous areas.

The letters RFOU are a cable code designation from the Norwegian standard NEK 606 used for offshore marine cables, specifying their construction and properties.

The meaning of each letter is:

R: Halogen-free Rubber (specifically Ethylene Propylene Rubber, or EPR) used for insulation.
F: Halogen-free inner covering/filling compound.
O: Tinned copper wire braid used for armour.
U: Halogen-free, flame-retardant, mud-resistant, thermoset compound.

Key construction elements include tinned annealed stranded copper conductors (Class 2) for flexibility, semi-conductive layers for insulation screening, and a tinned copper wire braid armour for mechanical protection and electromagnetic compatibility (EMC).

Features & Benefits

CCI RFOU 8.7/15kV cables offer significant benefits, primarily due to their compliance with stringent international standards:

Exceptional Safety Standards: The cables offer critical safety performance through flame retardancy, complying with IEC 60332-1-2 and the demanding IEC 60332-3-22 CAT A vertical flame propagation tests. Furthermore, the low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) materials ensure low smoke density (IEC 61034-1 & 2) and meet strict criteria for halogen content & corrosivity (IEC 60754-1 & 2 and IEC 60684-2), protecting personnel and equipment in fire scenarios.
Superior Environmental Resistance: Designed for harsh marine conditions, these cables provide excellent UV resistance (tested to UL1581:1200) and ozone resistance (IEC 60092-360). They are highly resistant to mineral / hydraulic oils and muds resist as required by NEK 606.
Durability and Longevity: The robust construction ensures high impact & cold resistance guaranteeing uninterrupted power and signals in extreme conditions where durability is paramount. (Certified to CSA C 22.2 N° 0.3-09 & N° 38-18 upon request).
Operational Reliability: A 90°C temperature rating (according to IEC 60092-360) means the cable performs reliably under high electrical load and in high-temperature environments. Operation (not subject to further movement/vibration etc. -40deg C, with handling at -25deg C.

Suitability for all Energy Sectors

The technical specifications make these cables ideally suited for the most demanding energy sectors:

Oil & Gas (Offshore): Essential for fixed power installations on drilling rigs, production platforms (FPSOs, TLPs), and land rigs where exposure to hydrocarbons, drilling mud, and mechanical stress is constant.
Subsea: Used within the infrastructure of subsea installations, capable of withstanding saltwater corrosion and extreme hydrostatic pressures when properly installed and protected.
Marine & Shipbuilding: Used extensively in shipboard applications for medium voltage power distribution, approved by classification societies such as ABS, DNV-GL, and Lloyd’s Register.
Renewable Energy: Crucial for inter-array cabling within offshore wind farms, connecting turbines to substations with reliable, durable power transmission lines.

Available from Stock

As the UK’s largest stockist of NEK 606 specified cables, Cable Solutions Worldwide holds a significant stock investment of CCI RFOU 8.7/15kV cables at its facility in Inverurie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, UK.

This extensive inventory is our commitment to operational efficiency for our clients. We offer:

Immediate Despatch: Cables are cut to specific lengths, spooled onto drums, and prepared for same-day local, regional and global despatch.
Reduced Downtime: By having the precise cables required readily available, operators avoid long manufacturing lead times, minimising costly operational downtime.
Global Reach: We ensure swift and reliable delivery whether the requirement is local, national, or international, providing prompt solutions wherever operations are located.