Nexans reports that its Alsecure NX200 range of fire-resistant building cables has passed a 60-minute fire test to comply with the new PH60 requirement of BS5266-1 for emergency lighting. This, says the company, means the range provides a versatile one-stop-solution for fully certified, easy to handle and install cables for a range of building safety systems including fire detection, emergency lighting, voice alarm and public address.
Nexans has developed the range to ensure continued operation of vital safety systems for evacuation and fire-fighting periods required (with BASEC and LPCB type approvals). The cable is also suitable for use on all properties where an evacuation period is required, in compliance with BS5839-8434 part 1, PH30.
In addition to meeting extreme fire conditions for extended periods, the cables are flame retardant and release minimal smoke in case of fire.
There are no extra tapes to remove for installation, and the cables are said to be easy to strip and they retain their memory. They are supplied on colour-coded reusable plastic reels with a pop-up handle. For fast and easy roll-outs, the reels can also be used in conjunction with Nexans own rolling device system.
The NX200 has a wide choice of core count and conductor sizes for use with AC and DC voltages of 300/500V. It forms part of a developing range that also includes single-core and armoured cables, as well as fire-reaction cables and is backed up by the company’s UK technical support.
