Prysmian Pirelli fire resistant cables

Prysmian Cables & Systems Ltd is the UK’s largest manufacturer of power cables and accessories from low to extremely high voltage, for use in buildings, underground and submarine systems. Prysmian are also leaders in products for specialist applications, including the improved fire performance FP range of fire resistant cables and Afumex range of low smoke halogen free cables. In a highly competitive and demanding market, Prysmian is able to call upon its world class research, design, manufacturing and distribution capabilities to meet the constantly changing needs of its customers.

Prysmian FP Range of Fire Resistant Cables - Ultimate performance under extreme conditions

Through significant investment in product development, Prysmian has extended its range of fire protection cabling giving you the right product for every application. Widely available on the market, the Prysmian FP range is easy to install, durable, cost effective and gives a high level of protection.

Prysmian FP200 Gold®

A unique fire resistant cable incorporating hard skin Insudite™ insulation. The right choice for fire alarms and emergency lighting with minimum installed costs. The original, easy to install alternative to MICC with unmatched combination of rigidity and ease of bending. Good voice and data transmission characteristics.

BASEC & LPCB approved to the BS5839-1:2002 requirements for “standard” cables.

Prysmian FP PLUS™

In autumn 2007 Prysmian launched a new and improved version of FP PLUS™. Combining the unmatched combination of rigidity and ease of bending associated with FP200 Gold® with a newly developed enhanced hard skin Insudite™ insulation and high performance sheath, new generation FP PLUS™ sets previously unobtainable standards in ease of installation for an “enhanced” cable whilst maintaining full compliance with all necessary test requirements. Sets the new standard for “enhanced” fire alarm cables.

BASEC & LPCB approved to the BS5839-1: 2002 requirements for “enhanced” cables.

Prysmian FP400®

Tough armoured power cable for essential services. When you need continuous power supply for emergency services, FP400® makes all the difference. FP400® has been the cable choice for many projects and applications where previously only MICC has been approved for use.

BASEC approved to BS7846, LPCB approved to BS6387 category CWZ.

Prysmian FP600® / FP600S

These unique high performance new products are already being widely specified. FP600®/FP600S are extremely robust cables for essential emergency services. Greater emphasis is now being given to the integrity of electrical circuits which maintain the functional safe working conditions of life safety and fire fighting equipment and systems. The FP600 range is the first of a new generation of fire resistant cables designed to meet the much more onerous fire survival requirements now considered appropriate for such applications.

Examples of circuits which are required to remain operational under such conditions include:-

• Atrium, basement, underground car park & shopping mall smoke venting systems

• Electrically operated fire shutters & smoke curtains

• Fire fighting lifts

• Pressurisation & depressurisation fans

• Smoke control dampers motor driven

• Sprinkler & wet-riser pumps

The new requirements and test method for cables for use in such applications which involves an integrated fire test with the application of radiation by flame, direct impact and water jet to a single sample of cable are given in BS7346-6:2005 “Components for smoke and heat control systems - Part 6: Specifications for Cable Systems”. The test method was also published in stand alone form as BS8491:2008.

FP600®/FP600S have been extensively tested against these requirements and achieved the maximum 120 minute rating.

LPCB approved to BS 7346-6 120 min.

Fire Performance Accessories – FP FIREFIX™

FP FIREFIX™ is the fixing clip for FP200 Gold® and FP Plus™ cables. It is an alternative to the traditional “AP clip” used to secure fire resistant cables.

FP FIREFIX™ is the fastest way to install FP cables utilising “Spit Pulsa” gas nailing technology. The use of the Spit Pulsa tool allows the clip to be nailed directly on to a variety of substrates and significantly reduces cable installation times.

The FP FIREFIX™ range of fixing clips includes a double clip suitable for one or two FP cables and a single clip for single cable runs.

Many users are already benefiting from the time and cost savings that the use of the FP FIREFIX™ system brings.

Technical Updates

Please consult the new Prysmian FP Portal for up to date information on Standards developments and details of the new Prysmian FP products for fire alarm cable and essential power supply applications.

FP Portal: www.fpcables.co.uk
Alternatively contact us:
tech.info@prysmian.com
cables.marketing.uk@prysmian.com
Website: www.prysmian.co.uk

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