Fire Safety Cables (NHXH & NHXCH) - FE180
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Applications Overview
Eland Cables supplies a range of fire safety power cables with a 0.6/1kV voltage rating manufactured according to the NHXH and NHXCH European designation. These cables have flame retardant and non-corrosive (FRNC) properties which make them ideally suited for installation in public buildings and for applications requiring a high degree of resistance to flame and offering low emissions of toxic fumes in order to protect both human life and equipment in the event of a fire. They are manufactured to European Standard BS EN 60332-3-24, which replaces the standard BS EN 50266-2-4 (withdrawn).
These FRNC power cables are suitable for indoor and outdoor applications, however they are not suitable for direct burial installation or directly into water. Any outdoor installations for these European flame retardant and non-corrosive cables should therefore provide measures to prevent water penetration.
NHXCH cables differ from their equivalent NHXH cables as their construction includes a concentric copper conductor of copper tape and copper wires, where the wires act as the metallic component of the shield and the neutral at the same time.
NHXH & NHXCH Cable Construction and Standards
| NHXH & NHXCH - FE180 - E30 / E90 | |
|---|---|
| Conductor | Below 25mm2: Class 1 copper conductor to BS EN 60228 25mm2 and above: Class 2 copper conductor to BS EN 60228 |
| Insulation | FRNC compound |
| Additional insulation (NHXH only) |
Flame protecting wrapping |
| Concentric conductor (NHXCH only) | Copper wires with a counter helix of copper tape |
| Sheathing | FRNC compound |
| Sheathing colour | Orange |
| Flame retardant | VDE 0482-266-2-4 / IEC 60332-3-24 Category C |
| Smoke density | DIN EN 61034 / IEC 61034 |
| Halogen free | DIN EN 50267 / IEC 60754 |
| Insulation fire resistance | FE 180 (IEC 60331) - insulation integrity for 180 minutes under direct impact of flames |
| Circuit integrity | Available as E30 / E90 - assures the function integrity for a period of 30 minutes / 90 minutes |
Flame retardant and fire safety cable selection
As a leading supplier of flame retardant and fire safety cables such as the NHXH and NHXCH FE180, as well as other FRNC cables manufactured in accordance with British, European and international standards such as our mineral insulated copper cables, we have one of the most comprehensive portfolios in the industry. Please contact us for technical support with the selection of the right cable for your project's specific requirements.
Range of Cables
BS EN 60332-3-24 NHXCH - FE180-E90 0.6/1kV Cable
BS EN 60332-3-24 NHXH - FE180-E30 0.6/1kV Cable
BS EN 60332-3-24 NHXH - FE180-E90 0.6/1kV Cable
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