Flame-retardant network cable optical cable models

Flame-retardant network and optical cables are available in various models, including LSZH, FRNC, and fire-resistant types, designed to maintain data transmission during fire while minimizing smoke and halogen emissions.

Fire-Resistant Fiber Optic Cables

• ETK Kablo Fire-Resistant Fiber Optic Cables: Certified to B2ca CPR and FE180 fire-resistance standards, these cables maintain optical integrity under extreme heat. They feature low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) sheaths, and are suitable for tunnels, hospitals, airports, industrial plants, and data centers, ensuring continuous data transmission during fire events .
• Draka FireTuf Fibre Optic Cables: Available in OM1, OM3, OM4 multimode and OS2 singlemode, with 4, 8, 12, or 24 cores. They use MaxCap BendBright™ technology for bend-insensitive performance and LSZH sheaths for flame retardance. Compliant with IEC 60331-25 and IEC 60332-2-3-24C, these cables are ideal for fire alarm and voice evacuation systems in public buildings, tunnels, and metro lines .
• APAR Fire Survival Optical Cables: Offered in G652.D, G657.A, G655 singlemode and OM1–OM4 multimode, with armoured or unarmoured designs. They operate for up to 3 hours in fires up to 750ºC, feature LSZH and flame-retardant sheaths, and are suitable for emergency communication systems .

Flame-Retardant Ethernet and Network Cables

• FLAMEX® Ethernet FR Cables (Lynxeo): Designed for Cat 5E and Cat 6A performance, these cables maintain data integrity under fire conditions. They are low smoke, halogen-free, and comply with EN 45545-2 and EN 50200 standards. The INFIT™ technology simplifies installation and connection in rolling stock and industrial applications .
• FRNC/LSOH Network Cables: Available for Cat 6A structured cabling, these cables provide flame retardant, low smoke, and halogen-free properties, suitable for indoor and outdoor backbone and horizontal runs. They meet ISO/IEC 11801, ANSI/TIA-568.2-D, and GB 50311 standards .

Key Features to Consider

• Fire Resistance: Look for standards like B2ca CPR, FE180, EN 50200, IEC 60331-25.
• Low Smoke and Halogen-Free (LSZH/FRNC): Reduces toxic emissions during fire.
• Mechanical Durability: Armoured or reinforced designs for impact, bending, and environmental stress.
• Fiber Types: Singlemode (OS2, G652.D) or multimode (OM1, OM3, OM4) depending on bandwidth and distance requirements.
• Applications: Emergency communication, data centers, tunnels, hospitals, metro lines, and industrial plants. These models ensure continuous operation during fire, protect personnel and equipment, and comply with international safety standards, making them suitable for critical infrastructure and high-risk environments.