Fire Resistant Cables
Fire Resistant Cables
The "resistance-to-fire" of a cable means how long a cable continues to operate in a fire. This depends on the property of its component materials, and its assembly or structure. Resistance can be crucial in the case of fire-fighting installations, such as sprinkler systems.
For cables, resistance-to-fire relates to:
- The ability of a cable to maintain functionality during fire
- The duration of survival in working condition
The resistance-to-fire performance is measured as follows: 15, 30, 60, 90 and 120 minutes of operation in a standardised fire condition at European Level (CENELEC) and equivalent international (IEC).
We always produce cables that are compliant to the most stringent international regulations. In addition, any specific local standards or customer specifications can be achieved with our local or tailor-made products.
The resistance-to-fire of buildings products and structures is normally regulated by National Authorities. Visit our local websites for further information.
FP 100
THE FIRE RESISTANT SOLUTION FOR STEEL CONDUIT
Conductor
Plain annealed copper stranded conductor meets the requirements of BS EN 60228 Class 2
Insulation
Mineral ceramic (Mica) fire resistant tape and 90°C cross - linked insulation
Key Applications
- Consider using FP100 when FP200 Gold, FP PLUS or FP600S are unsuitable
- Emergency lighting, fire alarm or other emergency systems when installed in screwed steel conduit
FP 200 Gold
THE ORIGINAL ‘STANDARD’ FIRE RESISTANT CABLE (300/500 V)
Conductor
Plain annealed copper. Solid (1.0 - 2.5 mm²) or stranded circular conductors
(4.0 mm²) to meet the requirements of BS EN 60228 class 1 or class 2.
Insulation
High performance, damage resistant Insudite™ to meet BS EN 50363-5,
Type EI5.
Key Applications
- Fire detection and fire alarm systems for buildings
- Voice alarm systems and emergency voice communication
- Emergency and escape lighting
- Control circuits for life safety and fire fighting systems
- Other essential service control circuits for ‘standard’ fire resistance
FP 400
FIRE RESISTANT ARMOURED POWER CABLE - BS 7846 F2 600/1000 V
Conductor
Plain annealed copper stranded conductor meets the requirements
of BS EN 60228 Class 2
Insulation
Mineral ceramic (Mica) fire resistant tape and 90°C cross - linked
insulation
Key Applications
- Fire resistant, low fire hazard armoured power and control cable
- Use for fire performance circuits in public buildings
FP 600
FIRE RESISTANT ARMOURED POWER CABLE- BS 7846 F120 600/1000 V
ULTIMATE PROTECTION FOR ELECTRICAL EMERGENCY SYSTEMS
Conductor
Plain annealed copper stranded conductor meets the
requirements of BS EN 60228 Class 2
Insulation
Mineral ceramic (Mica) fire resistant tape. 90°C cross - linked
insulation.
Key Applications
FP600 is the ultimate fire resistant armoured cable suitable for use in
essential emergency systems to retain circuit integrity in the event of fire.
Power and control for all life safety and fire fighting systems.
- Smoke barriers, control dampers, smoke curtains
- Smoke and heat exhaust ventilation systems
- Fire fighting and evacuation lift supplies
- Extinguishing systems - sprinkler pumps, water mist and powder.
- Wet riser pumps.
