LAPP’s new ÖLFLEX® ranges of low-smoke, flame-retardant halogenfree cables and cable systems are focused on safety and helping protect against fire and smoke inhalation.
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Halogen-free cable systems respond to safety and sustainability demands With increased demand for safety in public and private buildings, places, spaces and infrastructure, specifiers are now focusing on materials that protect people in case of fire. Designers, specifiers, contractors and facility managers understand that smoke and poisonous fumes can be a greater risk to lives than that of fire alone, says global cable systems technology leader LAPP, which is established in 50 counties. So, to optimise safety in construction and development projects – and to help future-proof them to comply with evolving requirements – LAPP Australia is introducing significant local stocking holding of expanded ranges of German-manufactured halogen-free, low-smoke and fire-retardant cables and cabling systems designed to comply with some of the world’s most stringent safety requirements. The new ÖLFLEX® ranges of low-smoke, flame-retardant halogen-free cables and cable systems are designed for facilities ranging from high-rise buildings and
public entertainment facilities, spaces and places, through to airports, rail and road terminals, recreational and tourist facilities, stadiums, ports, factories, and fire hazard areas of process and production facilities in industries such as mining and energy, oil and gas, bulk handling and food processing, agribusiness and utilities including water and waste handling. “These new products are engineered to enhance the safety of public and private infrastructure by ensuring that they comply with strict safety standards today, while also extending the sustainability and fit-forpurpose standards of new structures by meeting and exceeding the most advanced requirements being imposed upon them,” says LAPP Australia General Manager Mr Simon Pullinger. He says the biggest issue sometimes facing specifiers is the full understanding of what is a true low smoke-halogen free cable (LSHF – Low Smoke, Halogen Free, or LSZH (sometimes LS0H) – Low Smoke, Zero Halogen).
“According to the international standards with which LAPP products comply, a cable or cable system that ensures security during fire must have passed three tests pertaining to halogen content, low smoke density and flame propagation.” “LAPP’s range of low-smoke halogen-free products are accordingly stringently tested to IEC and VDE standards to ensure peace of mind where human life or valuable property are exposed to a high risk of fire hazards.” Examples of the new halogen-free products include: • Different varieties of ÖLFLEX® Classic 128 H and 128 CH, which are suitable for power and control on static installation or for occasional flexing up to 0.6 – 1kv voltage operations. They are also UV resistant. The CH version contains a copper wire braid for EMC protection. They may be used in public facilities, airports, railway stations and construction, particularly where human and animal life as well as valuable property are exposed to a high risk of fire hazards.
Waste + Water Management Australia | March/April 2020
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