Fire-Resistant Cables
Fire-resistant cables engineered to maintain circuit integrity during fire for specified durations, such as 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. These cables are essential for operating emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and critical control circuits in buildings and critical facilities. They feature multi-layer construction including copper or aluminium conductors, heat-resistant insulation (mica tape, mineral insulation, or special compounds), flame-retardant materials, and a fire-resistant outer sheath to ensure performance under extreme conditions.
Fire-resistant cables engineered to maintain circuit integrity during fire for specified durations, such as 30, 60, 90, or 120 minutes. These cables are essential for operating emergency lighting, fire alarm systems, and critical control circuits in buildings and critical facilities. They feature multi-layer construction including copper or aluminium conductors, heat-resistant insulation (mica tape, mineral insulation, or special compounds), flame-retardant materials, and a fire-resistant outer sheath to ensure performance under extreme conditions.
| Property |
Typical Value |
|---|---|
| Conductor |
Copper or Aluminium |
| Insulation |
Mica tape, mineral insulation, or heat-resistant compounds |
| Conductor Purity |
High |
| Outer Sheath |
Fire-resistant and flame-retardant materials |
| Cable Types |
CP (circuit protective), emergency circuits, fire survival rated |
| Fire Operation |
Rating 30, 60, 90, 120 minutes depending on standard |
| Additional Properties |
Flame and smoke resistance, maintains circuit integrity |
- Public buildings and governmental offices.
- Tunnels and critical passageways.
- Metro stations, hospitals, and critical facilities.
- Emergency lighting, fire alarm, and vital control systems.
- IEC 60331: Cables required to maintain circuit integrity during fire.
- BS 6387: Fire, heat, and mechanical shock resistance.
- EN 50200: Flame and smoke tests.
- Quality assurance according to Elsewedy Electric+1 standards.
