Fire Resistant Cables

Fire resistant cables are used in emergency circuits to tackle during fire, in lifts or similar critical areas where continuous functioning is necessary even in the case of fire. Voltage range includes 0.6/1.0 kV. Cables are mostly manufactured to BS 7846 standard.

Construction
Annealed Plain Copper Conductor
Fire Barrier Tape
XLPE Insulation
Galv. Steel Wire Armour
LSF/LSOH Outer Sheath

Properties
– Fire resistant to BS 6387 CWZ & Annex L of BS 7846
– Flame retardant to IEC 60332-3/Cat.A
– Low smoke emission to IEC 61034-1 & 2, light transmittance 70%↑
– Halogen acid gas test to IEC 60754-1 & 2, halogen content 0.5%↓

Type Tested By   – BSI

Application
In populated places where there is risk of fire and no breakage of power supply to devices is utmost important e.g in hospitals.

Applicable Standards   – BS 7846, Category F2

Rated Voltage   – 0.6/1.0 (1.2) kV

Operating/Short Circuit Temperature   – 90°C / 250°C

Product Range   – 2 core, 3 core & 4 core – 1.5 to 400 mm 2