Reefer Power Cables - Container Ship Specific
Flexible marine power cable assemblies used to connect refrigerated containers to a container ship's electrical distribution system. Common arrangements supply 400-460 V three-phase power through 32 A, 3P+E industrial connectors.
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Product Information
| Product Name | Reefer Power Cables |
|---|---|
| Product Category | Container Ship Specific |
| Product Reference | 497 |
| Brands / Manufacturers | Cavotec, Prysmian, Nexans |
| Unit of Measure | Piece or Assembly |
Key Features
| Key Feature |
|---|
| 1. Flexible stranded copper conductors for repeated handling |
| 2. Oil-, moisture-, UV- and weather-resistant outer sheath |
| 3. Three-phase conductors plus protective earth |
| 4. Marine flame-retardant construction where specified |
| 5. Industrial plug and connector arrangement suitable for reefer service |
Applications of Reefer Power Cables
| Application |
|---|
| 1. Powering refrigerated containers on container ship decks |
| 2. Connecting reefer containers to vessel reefer socket outlets |
| 3. Temporary reefer power connection during cargo handling or maintenance |
Technical Specifications
| Model | Specification | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical IEC 60309 marine reefer cable assembly | Rated current | 32 | A |
| Typical IEC 60309 marine reefer cable assembly | Supply | Three-phase, 3P+E | — |
| Typical IEC 60309 marine reefer cable assembly | Typical operating voltage | 400-460 | V AC |
| Typical IEC 60309 marine reefer cable assembly | Typical frequency | 50/60 | Hz |
| Typical IEC 60309 marine reefer cable assembly | Typical conductor arrangement | 4G4 or 4G6 | mm² |
Standards, Certifications & Class Approval
Review the available standards and approval information relevant to the product. Actual certification, material traceability, inspection and classification requirements depend on the product type, intended application and purchasing specification.
| Applicable Standards & Certification | Common references include IEC 60092-350 and IEC 60092-353 for shipboard power cables, IEC 60309-1/-2 for industrial plugs and connectors, and IEC 60332 for flame-propagation testing. IEEE 1580 or UL 1309 may apply to specified marine cable constructions. |
|---|---|
| Class Approval | Marine cables may be type-approved by DNV, ABS, Lloyd's Register, Bureau Veritas or ClassNK. Approval is manufacturer- and cable-type-specific and must be verified against the vessel's class requirements and the current approval certificate. |
Installation, Maintenance & Safety Information
| Installation Notes | Confirm voltage, frequency, current rating, phase arrangement and connector coding before connection. Route clear of hatch covers, container corners, hot surfaces and moving equipment. Maintain bend radius, provide strain relief and protect cable runs from crushing and abrasion. |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Tips | Inspect the sheath, conductors, plug pins, earth contact, seals and strain relief before use. Keep connectors dry and clean, test protective-earth continuity and insulation resistance periodically, and replace cables showing cuts, exposed conductors, overheating or damaged contacts. |
| Safety Notes | Isolate and verify the circuit is de-energized before connecting, disconnecting or repairing unless the approved connector system permits otherwise. Never pull by the cable, bypass the protective earth or use damaged connectors. Follow vessel lockout/tagout and electrical safety procedures. |
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