Fire-resistant
Tyco Electronics has expanded its range of lightweight, small diameter C-Lite cables with a version designed for use in high risk and safety critical environments. C-Lite FR cables feature all performance characteristics of the standard C-Lite cable range with the added ability of maintaining circuit integrity for 2 hours during a 1000 degrees Celsius fire (as defined by IEC60331). Prototype samples survived the fire for 8 hours.
The range of lightweight, small diameter C-Lite cables offers typical 30% weight and 50% volume reductions
compared to standard commercial cables, without any compromise to physical performance. Designed for
electrical installations on ships or rigs (e.g. engines, general power, lighting, communication and electrical equipment cabinets), the cables also provide excellent performance in oils, chemicals and drilling mud.
Using a reduced amount of combustible materials and offering low smoke generation, all C-Lite cables are
constructed from flame retarded, halogen-free cores and Raychem brand Zerohal outer cable sheath. The
components are designed for an operating temperature range from -40 to +120ºC.
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