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Electrical cables play a vital role when it comes to fire protection. In today’s day and age where technology is rapidly advancing, if the cables that are manufactured today have no fire safety, it can cause danger to the nearby environment, including human life. The fire resistance factor should be taken into account when choosing an electrical cable. There are two types of fire safety cables that are used in all buildings – Flame retardant cables and fire resistant cables. If you want to find out more details about fire safety cables, get in touch with the best fire-resistant cable supplier in Qatar – Cease Fire Solutions today. We will be more than happy to address any queries that you may have.

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What is a Fire-Resistant Cable?

A fire-resistant cable will operate and not burn in the event of a fire. It will not melt and can resist high temperatures to prevent the cables from burning. These cables can survive temperatures up to 300 degrees Celsius whilst maintaining circuit integrity for a specified period. Keep in mind, this type of cable cannot resist fire for a longer period.

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What is a Flame Retardant Cable?

As the name suggests, a flame retardant cable will continue to operate in case a fire breaks out, however, it will burn slowly to prevent the spread of fire, and at the same time reduce the amount of heat that will be released from a fire, thus suppressing the combustion process. The cable will burn slowly to prevent fire from spreading to other areas quickly.

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Difference Between Fire-Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables:

The most significant difference between these two cables is that a fire-resistant cable will not catch fire, however, a flame-retardant cable will catch fire, but it works slowly and will not allow the flames to spread quickly in the building.

Fire-resistant cables do not prevent fire from spreading to the surroundings. Whereas a flame-retardant cable will prevent fire from spreading to other areas.

Ideally, fire-resistant cables will have a red outer sheath, and flame-retardant cables will either have a back or grey outer sheath.

It is solely based on the application of what type of cable needs to be used. If you don’t want your cables to get destroyed during a fire then you should opt for fire-resistant cables, but if you do not want the fire to spread swiftly, then you should choose flame-retardant cables.

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The structural integrity of a flame-retardant cable

Flame retardant cables can help extinguish the residual flame within a limited time. The flame will spread only with a limited range. The structural characteristics of flame retardant cables are usually the same as ordinary cables. The difference between them is that most or a part of the insulating layer, and outer sheath layer are made from flame-retardant materials.

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The structural integrity of fire-resistant cables

Fire-resistant cables still can maintain the performance of normal operations for a specified period. The structural integrity is the same as ordinary cables. The only difference is that fire-resistant cables adopt a copper conductor with good fire resistance. A fire-resistant layer is added between the conducting and the insulating layer. The resistant layer is wrapped by several layers of tape. Because the working temperature of different mica tapes is different. Mica tape is the key to electrical fire resistance.

The significant difference between fire-resistant cables and flame-retardant cables is that fire-resistant cables can maintain a normal power supply for a specified period when a fire breaks out. While flame-retardant cables do not have these options, this characteristic determines that fire-resistant cables play a vital role in industrial buildings. When a fire occurs, the power supply circuit, monitoring, guidance, and alarm systems will carry on normally.

Ideally, fire-resistant cables are mainly used in power supply circuits from emergency power to help fire-fighting equipment, fire alarm equipment, ventilation, smoke exhaust equipment, emergency power sockets, and much more. Flame-retardant cables will catch fire and cannot operate in the event a fire breaks out, however, it can prevent the spread of fire from happening quickly. Furthermore, it also protects the equipment in your building to help your business avoid significant losses.

If you wish to find out more details about fire safety cables, talk to the experts at Cease Fire Solutions today. With our expertise in the trade, we have become a household name as a reliable fire-resistant cable supplier in Qatar. Call today to request a free estimate.

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