Lifeline technology utilizes electrical grade ceramified silicone rubber. Ul recognized and csa certified except 60 material. Description date rohs a 042019 jl mac bulk zipcord fiber optic cable, singlemode, duplex, 9125, yellow, riser rated, spool, foot 10f1001nh 124 cord 9. A major contribution towards overcoming these hazards is the use of fire resistant and nonhalogenated cables. Evolution of cable fire safety standards in australia introduction. Low smokes cables have a sheath designed to limit the amount of smoke and toxic halogen gases given off during fire situations. Plenum rated cable is the highest in cost of the three major premise data communications cable types specified by the nec.
For the class f1 there are no requirements for firespread whereas for class f4 it means. There was no support of the cable along the exposed length, in order to replicate a worstcase scenario. Flame test standards for data communications cable march. Leadfree, flameretardant, sunlightresistant polyvinyl chloride pvc applications in free air, raceways, and direct buriual in wet or dry locations approved for direct burial. Pdf halogen free and flame retardant elastomeric cable. Halogenfree, mud resistant, fire resistant instrumentation cable bfouc 150 250300v, s4s8 16. The metal oxide byproduct from decomposed ath and mdh, al 2o. Halogenfree, unarmoured mud resistant instrumentation. In each example, the cable design is described and the results obtained in term of physical properties as well as reaction to fire are presented. Coats and protects the fiber storage temp ul 1666 aramid yarn. The flame retardant cable is mainly featured in low liability of fire or that second combustion is only limited to a certain range, meets the iec60332 combustion testing requirements, and is applicable to the places with flame retardant requirement. Offshore topside cables basic program iec nek 606 prysmian. This article focuses on the importance of the material formulation with respect to the particular.
The cable was supported on both ends, outside the burning. Aluminumpolyester tape overlapped to provide 100% coverage, and a 7strand tinned copper drain wire, same size as conductor. Flame retardant power cable for coal mine this product is coal mine copper core flame retardant power cable fixedly laid with copper core with rated voltage of 10kv or below, and is applicable for lowmedium voltage power transmission and distribution system. Fireproof wire and cable is a general name for the fire resistance wire and cable, usually divided into flame retardant wire and cable zrbv and fire resistant wire and cable nhbv. Pvc and chloroprene rubber, or materials with special flameretardant additives such as pur. The differences between flame retardant and fire rated fire resistive cables can be seen in the test descriptions shown below. Flame retardant chemicals a global market overview.
Flame retardant smoke suppression engineered materials. Flame retardant cable for coal mine flame retardant and fire resistant cable i. Request pdf fire modelling of flame retardant electrical cable mineral filler based flame retardant cables have become an alternative for the pvc cables in real practical applications. Flame retardant plug with integrated strain relief hood flame retardant receptacle with integrated strain relief hood.
To make it flame retardant, we primarily added alumina hydrate which, under the influence of heat, releases water. Date application flame rating pr odu c tspe ia ns rohs. N2xhj flame retardant lszh power cable type conductor construction mm insulation thickness approx mm overall diameter approx mm copper weight approx kgkm weight approx kgkm bending radius short circuit rating ka current ratings amps batt part no. A flame retardant cable is designed to only restrict the spread of. Alumina trihydrate ath, magnesium hydroxide mdh and. Fire resistant qfci cable fire resistant, flame retardant halogenfree loose tube qfciormjm applications optical cable for use in vital communication and emergency systems that need to be operational during fire. Fire resistant and fire retardant cable sheaths are design to resist combustion and limit the propagation of flames. Black, flameretardant, low temperature okoseal per ul and 2250. Halogen free flame retardant hffr wire and cable compounds use ath or mdh as the main flame retardant component. For the class f1 there are no requirements for firespread whereas for class f4 it means that the cable cant spread the fire even though the cables are mounted together. For this reason complete cable flame propagation tests have been developed and the first to. Fire resistant fr cables are designed to maintain circuit integrity of those vital emergency services during the fire. Flame retardant designed for use in fire situations where the spread of flames along a cable route.
Ath and mdh serve to retard both flame and smoke via an endothermic reaction that releases water when heated to decomposition. Date application flame rating product speci cations rohs. Cb4800 cable, fire resistant, series 4800 cable properties. Halogenfree, screened and flexible control cable with blue outer sheath robust draka mflex sf page. Flame retardant chemicals may be released from these articles. Part 1 test on a single vertical insulated wire or cable. Flame retardant designed for use in fire situations where the spread of flames along a cable route needs to be retarded. Difference between flame retardant cable and fire resistant. This is a relatively simple method for providing adequate indication of the flameretardant characteristics of a single cable.
Huber has a broad line of molybdate, ath and mdh products. Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable this test is passed by most cables constructed of flameretardant materials, e. Flame retardant cables are not intended to continue to operating under fire circumstance but are used to resist the flame from spreading. Please verify specific requirements with your omni cable account manager. M miniature, i intermediate, s standard and lh lightheavy. Halogen free and flame retardant elastomeric cable compounds with submicron sized fillers article pdf available january 2008 with 782 reads how we measure reads. Flame resistant and heat retardant cables with a suitable to bear temperature up to 85 degree celsius along with flame retardant and heat resistant properties, vguard cables offer better insulation and are capable of carrying higher current and ensure better electrical and mechanical performance at higher temperature. Description date rohs a 042019 jl mac 6 fiber indoor distribution fiber optic cable, singlemode, 9125, yellow, riser rated, spool, foot 10f2006nh 124 cord 9. Cable intended for use within buildings in vertical shafts between floors. Caledonian addison flame retardant instrumentation cables flame retardant instrumentation cables multicore reystyswby pvc insulated overall screen pvc sheath with steel wire braid armour protection.
Flameretardant, nonwicking fillers included where required to provide a round cable. Mazharul islam kiron introduction nonwovens are finding more and more applications requiring flame retardancy in areas that were once the sole domain of woven textiles. Sustainable flame retardant development for aircraft cabin safety susan d. In addition, these cables can be offered with copper wire. Flame retardant cat5e data cablesen50173fire resistant. The black okoclearts jacket is a nonhalogenated, low smoke crosslinked polyolefin xlpo based compound.
The cable was installed in the furnace by technical staff from sp fire research as prior to the fire test. Interlock armored cables teck90 and mc industrial cables. Fire resistant electrical cables micc ltd specialists in mineral. Flame retardant cables resist the spread of fire into a new area, while fire rated ca bles maintain circuit integrity and continue to work.
Flame retardant and fire resistant cable flame retardant cable the flame retardant cable is mainly featured in low liability of fire or that second combustion is only limited to a certain range, meets the iec60332 combustion testing requirements, and is applicable to. Wire and cable applications require flame retardance and lowsmoke generation. High flame retardant efficiency good electrical and thermal properties. A flame retardant cable is designed to only restrict the spread of a fire by inhibiting combustion. Fire resistant cable for the petrochemical industry rscc wire. Classification of flame spread for cables there are 4 classifications for flame and fire retardant cables in sweden, f1f4 according to the swedish stan dard ss 424 14 75. Iec flame and fire standards central cables limited. In order to promote public education and public safety, equal justice for all, a better informed citizenry, the rule of law, world trade and world peace, this legal document is hereby made available on a noncommercial basis, as it is the right of all humans to. Fire resistant cable in all fire disasters, fire smoke, heat and toxic fumes are the main obstacles to safe evacuation of a building or area. Together with this it is necessary to use a maleated coupling agent. Choices of flame retardant materials for cables with improved behaviour in fire dominique duphil, silec cable, france, dominique. A 600 mm long cable sample is verticatlly suspended, placed in the middle of a threesided metal screen. Advocates for the flame retardant industry, such as the american chemistry councils north american flame retardant alliance, cite a study from the national bureau of standards indicating that a room filled with flameretarded products a polyurethane foampadded chair and several other objects, including cabinetry and electronics offered a 15.
N2xhj flame retardant lszh power cable batt cables plc. It is recommended to use unirap cable tie not delivered by souriau note. It provides excellent resistance to mechanical abuse, flame, weathering, most oils, acids, and alkalis. The exposed length of the cable was 900 mm based on nek ts 606.
Nonwoven products are mainly manufactured using synthetic fibers such as polyolefin, polyester or nylon that represent. Microsoft word final pdf of flame retardant fact sheet chir and joan. Cables for these areas must be either plenum or riser rated in order to. The fire resistant cables are constructed in the following typical format. Retardant cables will most often use a more pure polymer like pexlpe or epr for the insulation which has good dielectric and mechanical.
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