Fire Resistant XLPE Insulated Power Cable BS6387 Certified keeps power flowing to emergency systems while a building is on
fire. This bs6387 fire resistant cable withstands direct flame,
mechanical shock and water spray and still maintains circuit
integrity, which is the property that fire safety engineers build
evacuation and life-safety systems around. A fire retardant xlpe
cable that only resists ignition is not enough; this fire resistant
XLPE insulated power cable is verified to keep working during the
fire itself.
The construction combines a compacted copper conductor, a
cross-linked polyethylene core and a fire resistant LSZH sheath
that suppresses both flame spread and smoke. Tested against BS6387
categories C, W and Z, the circuit integrity under fire gives fire
alarms, exit lighting, lifts and sprinkler pumps a dependable
supply. Every fire resistant XLPE insulated power cable is routine
tested, and the fire retardant xlpe cable also meets IEC 60332-3-24
for vertical flame spread, so the installed system complies with
demanding life-safety specifications.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|
| Product Name | Fire Resistant XLPE Insulated Power Cable BS6387 Certified |
| Rated Voltage | 0.6/1 kV |
| Conductor | Stranded annealed copper |
| Insulation | Cross-linked polyethylene (XLPE) |
| Fire Resistance | BS6387 Cat C, W, Z |
| Flame Retardant | IEC 60332-3-24 |
| Sheath | Fire resistant LSZH compound |
| Continuous Temperature | 90 C |
Key Advantages
- BS6387 fire resistant cable maintains circuit integrity in fire.
- Fire retardant xlpe cable slows flame spread to IEC 60332-3-24.
- Circuit integrity under fire protects life-safety systems.
- Fire resistant LSZH sheath lowers smoke and halogen gas.
- Routine testing on every drum for consistent performance.
Applications
- Fire alarm, exit lighting and emergency power circuits.
- High-rise buildings, hospitals and underground stations.
- Lift, sprinkler pump and smoke extraction supplies.
- Tunnels and data centres requiring circuit integrity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What does BS6387 certification mean for this fire resistant XLPE
insulated power cable?
A: It proves the bs6387 fire resistant cable survives flame, water
and impact testing and keeps circuit integrity under fire.
Q: Is this fire retardant xlpe cable also low smoke?
A: Yes. The fire resistant LSZH sheath keeps smoke and halogen
output low while the fire resistant XLPE insulated power cable
maintains supply.
Q: Where is circuit integrity under fire mandatory?
A: In emergency and life-safety circuits, where this fire resistant
XLPE insulated power cable must keep working during evacuation.
Manufacturing and Quality Assurance
Shenghua manufactures this bs6387 fire resistant cable on a
dedicated line and tests circuit integrity under flame, water spray
and mechanical shock to BS6387 categories C, W and Z. Each fire
retardant xlpe cable also passes IEC 60332-3-24 vertical flame
spread testing, so the circuit integrity under fire is documented
for the specifier. Because life safety systems cannot wait, we
supply type test certificates with the fire resistant XLPE
insulated power cable and can arrange witnessed testing for major
projects. When circuit integrity under fire is mandatory, our
engineers help select the fire retardant xlpe cable size and gland
so the bs6387 fire resistant cable keeps supplying alarms, lifts
and pumps.
Why Buyers Choose This Cable
- bs6387 fire resistant cable tested to Cat C, W and Z.
- Fire retardant xlpe cable to IEC 60332-3-24.
- Circuit integrity under fire documented by type tests.
- Witnessed testing available for major projects.
Additional Questions
Q: What does the bs6387 fire resistant cable survive?
A: Flame, water spray and impact, and the fire resistant XLPE
insulated power cable keeps circuit integrity under fire
throughout.
Q: Is the fire retardant xlpe cable low smoke too?
A: Yes, its LSZH sheath limits smoke, so the bs6387 fire resistant
cable protects both supply and escape routes.
