Cable and Pipe Transits For Naval Vessels
Published 03 Sep 2021
Cable Transits & Duct Seals
Increased Safety & Security
With world class cable transits protecting against multiple risks, you pave the way for maximum survivability. Cable transits and duct seals from Roxtec are your solution for safety, EMI/EMP protection and blast load resistance.
The vibration damping, the area efficiency and the light-weight nature of the pipe seals contribute to a more silent operation and more free space onboard. Roxtec solutions simplify everything – from planning to future upgrades.
Application areas
Explore the multitude of applications where you can benefit from Roxtec’s solutions.
Cabinets & enclosures

Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit
Roxtec multi-cable transits offer several additional customer benefits and can entirely replace cable glands. Use Roxtec’s compact, area efficient seals to ensure EMI/EMP protection and to be able to reduce the size of your cabinets, junction boxes and enclosures as well as to reduce engineering hours spent on cable data and cable gland configurations.
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Gas-tight
- Dust-tight
- One cut-out for dozens of pre-terminated cables which may vary in size
- Built-in spare capacity for upgrades and retrofits
- Solutions for armoured cables
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
- Ex solutions for hazardous locations
Recommended Sealing Solutions
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec HD Transits High cable density transit device with frame in 316L. For harsh environments. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
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Roxtec HD Ex Transits High cable density transit devices for Ex environments with frame in 316L. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 Ex e/ Ex tb |
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Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit High cable density transit with aluminium frame |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
Command control room

Roxtec S Transit
Roxtec cable transits ensure electromagnetic shielding and protect equipment both inside, and around the command control room. Use Roxtec EMC solutions to secure data, communication and high-precision operation in order to improve survivability.
Why use Roxtec?
- EMI/EMP protection
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Gas-tight
- Dust-tight
- Blast load resistant
- Flexibility for cables of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for upgrades and retrofits
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
Recommended Cable & Pipe Sealing Solutions
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit High cable density transit with aluminium frame. For high demand areas. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
Communication area – Crypto & Sonar
Roxtec cable and pipe transits ensure electromagnetic shielding both inside, and around the sonar and crypto rooms. Use EMC solutions to protect equipment and create an internal barrier for sensitive information. Stop RFI, optimize communication security and ensure safety and survivability.

Roxtec RS Cable Transit Frame
Why use Roxtec?
- EMI/EMP protection
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Gas-tight
- Dust-tight
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for upgrades and retrofits
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
Recommended Cable & Pipe Sealing Solutions
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit High cable density transit with aluminium frame. For high demand areas. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
Engine room
Roxtec cable and pipe penetration seals are perfectly suited for large cables and pipes entering the engine room through decks and bulkheads. Use Roxtec transits to ensure the best possible protection for the heart of the ship.

Roxtec S Transit for Engine Rooms
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Gas-tight
- Firestop
- EMI/EMP protection
- One opening for dozens of cables and pipes
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R Transit Round transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited area. For installation in existing sleeves. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R X Transit Transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited are without welding or bolting. For attachment through expansion. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit High cable density transit with aluminium frame. For high demand areas. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
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Roxtec RS X Seal Transit for use when welding is not allowed, recommended or desired. For high pressure penetrations. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SBTB Transit Transit with metal frame for an extra level of fire protection. For high fire demands. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SF Transit Cable and pipe transit with metal frame and flange for welding to the structure. For wide aperture tolerance when welding. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SFHM Transit with metal frame and flange for bolting to the structure. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SRC r20 Transit Transit with metal frame for load-bearing structures. Corner radius 20mm. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
Gas-tight areas
Roxtec seals are not only your solution for safety, they provide EMI/EMP protection and excellent blast load resistance. Additionally, the transits reduce vibration and are area efficient in order to allow more free space onboard.

Roxtec SBTB Transit for Gas-Tight Area
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Gas-tight
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Built-in spare capacity for upgrades and retrofits
- Back-to-back solutions for increased protection
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R Transit Round transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited area. For installation in existing sleeves. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SBTB Transit Transit with metal frame for an extra level of fire protection. For high fire demands. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SF Transit Cable and pipe transit with metal frame and flange for welding to the structure. For wide aperture tolerance when welding. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
Hydraulic and compressed air systems
Roxtec’s round cable transits and rectangular penetration seals are ideal for single or multiple cables, pipes and tubes. Use Roxtec transits to ensure certified fire protection in A-0 to A-60 rated areas and maintain the ability to reopen the seals whenever you need.

Roxtec R Transit for Hydraulic & Compressed Air Systems
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Vibration damping
- Noise reduction
- One opening for dozens of cables and pipes
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- Ex solutions for hazardous locations
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R Transit Round transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited area. For installation in existing sleeves. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R X Transit Transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited area without welding or bolting. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS OMD Seal Flexible transit with adaptable outside to fit non-standard sleeve sizes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS X Seal Transit for use when welding is not allowed, recommended or desired. For high pressure penetrations. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
Power Generators, Motors and Thrusters
Roxtec cable seals are perfect for large cables entering the engine room through decks and bulkheads. Use Roxtec transits to achieve well-organized pipe penetrations and cable entries both inside, and around machine areas and engine control rooms. Also, benefit from savings resulting from the reduced space requirements of cabinets and enclosures.

Roxtec ComSeal
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- EMI protection
- Dust-tight
- One opening for dozens of cables
- Flexibility for cables and pipes of different sizes
- EMC solutions for electrical safety
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec CF 8/32 Transit High cable density transit with aluminium frame. For high demand areas. |
N/A | IP66/IP67 UL/NEMA 4.4X, 12, 13 |
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Roxtec ComSeal IP55 rated entry seals with aluminium frame |
N/A | IP55 UL/NEMA 3, 12, 12K |
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Roxtec C RS T Seal Round seal for single cable entries |
N/A | IP66/67 IP69K UL/NEMA 4, 4X, 12, 13 |
Water pipes
Regardless of your preferred pipe material, Roxtec has the sealing solution. Roxtec pipe seals are A-0 and A-60 approved for all metal and most plastic pipes.
Use them to ensure watertight deck and bulkhead penetrations, to avoid the risk of water spreading from any leaking pipes and to be able to reopen the transits whenever you need.

Roxtec RS Seal for Water Pipes
Why use Roxtec?
- Watertight
- Firestop
- Vibration damping
- Certified solution
- Easy and safe installation of pipes
- Can be used for fresh, chilled and waste water
Description | Fire | Tightness | |
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Roxtec S Transit Transit for welding to the structure. For welding into a precise aperture. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS Seal Penetration seal for a single cable or pipe. For installation in existing sleeves or core drilled holes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS EI 60 EI 120 UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec R X Transit Transit for sealing around multiple cables and pipes in a limited area without welding or bolting. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec SPM Seal Seal for metal pipes for use when welding is not allowed, recommended or desired. Easy to install without welding. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 0.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 1 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS OMD Seal Flexible transit with adaptable outside to fit non-standard sleeve sizes. |
A-CLASS H-CLASS UL 1479 |
Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS X Seal Transit for use when welding is not allowed, recommended or desired. For high pressure penetrations. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2.67 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec RS PPS Penetration seal for large single plastic pipes. For installation in existing sleeve. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec S with SE PPS Transit for multiple plastic pipes. For welding into precise openings. |
A-CLASS | Gas: 2.5 bar (catastrophic) Water: 4 bar (catastrophic) |
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Roxtec Sleev-it Fire Penetration Seal Fire penetration seal for single plastic pipes. For fire rated divisions. |
A-CLASS B-CLASS |
N/A |
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Roxtec Sleev-it Waterproof Penetration Seal Penetration seal for plastic pipes for basic protection against fire, gas & water. Waterproof seal for exact/fixed pipe diameters. |
A-CLASS B-CLASS |
Water: 1 bar (catastrophic) |
Further Reading
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- Sealing Cables & Pipes Using Roxtec | Battery Storage Applications
Cable Sealing Using Roxtec
Roxtec cable seals are used in cable vaults, duct banks, electrical substations, trenches and M&E building services protecting low, medium and high voltage power systems against numerous external risk factors:
- Fire – A60, H120 Class bulkhead sealing for offshore classification against jet-fire or spray and prevention of suffocating smoke spread
- Gas – ensure complete tightness against air and gas pressure or migration through cable ducts with DSEAR compliance
- Water – prevent flood and water penetration into substations and buildings – avoid humidity and partial discharge conditions
- Cables – withstand cable bending load in heavy power and high voltage cable seal applications
- Pressure – protect against catastrophic sudden or constant pressure
- Electrical – protect cables and electrical infrastructure against EMI, EMP and lightning strike effects
- Particles – control levels of of dirt, dust, chemical and fumigants from entering buildings, cable ducts and substations
- Blast – protect against vibration, shock-waves and the risk of explosion in industrial and hazardous area locations

Cable Transits – Sealing Cables & Pipes
Cable Transits
Roxtec cable transits are used to prevent water, gas, fire, dust and rodents from entering cable duct openings and potentially causing damage to cables and other electrical infrastructure.
Cable transit systems can be designed for sealing medium/high voltage substations including 11kV/33kV and “triplex” type cables in single, multiple or trefoil configuration.
Roxtec modular cable transit seals are based upon a rubber design with seals that are constructed of a number of removable layers to secure a watertight, gas tight and fire proof seal around the cable or pipe – the range includes rectangular transits and round transits to fit a variety of pipes and cable sizes.
Cable transit products ensure safety, reliability and efficiency by providing an effective, dependable seal around cables and pipes through an opening, penetration or duct.

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