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Cabling, Conduit, Accessories and Signal Conditioning
News Release from: Tyco Electronics UK | Subject: C-Lite cables
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 24 June 2005
Low-fire-hazard cables cut size and
weight
A new range of lightweight small-diameter low-fire-hazard C-Lite cables offers up to 30% weight and up to 50% space savings compared with standard commercial cables from other manufacturers.
Now available from Tyco Electronics is a new range of lightweight small-diameter low-fire-hazard C-Lite cables offering up to 30% weight and up to 50% space savings compared with standard commercial cables from other manufacturers The new cable range is a true low cost solution with much improved installation and handling capabilities for commercial and offshore applications such as general power, lighting, communication, control and instrumentation
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 21 May 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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Using a reduced amount of combustible materials and offering low smoke generation, C-Lite cables are constructed from flame retarded, halogen-free cores and Raychem brand Zerohal outer cable sheath, meeting the requirements of SHF2 to IEC60092-350 and IEC60332-3 Category A.
The cables are also approved to Det Norske Veritas Standard (DNV) Specification 6-827.11-1.
C-Lite cables carry a 600V rating and are designed for an operating temperature range from -30 to +90C.
The reduced diameter of the C-Lite cables allows for a smaller bend radius and allows more cables to be accommodated within the same space envelope.
Alternatively, smaller and lower cost cable accessories can be used, resulting in further weight savings, for example smaller cable trays.
Weight savings result in reduced and easier "reaving" (cable pulling) time, allowing more cables to be simultaneously installed, resulting in faster installation times.
An additional benefit is that smaller cables and accessories result in either more "available" weight to be used for additional cabin space or lighter, faster, more fuel-efficient vessels. Request a free brochure from Tyco Electronics UK ...
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