Lightweight cables suit safety applications

C-Lite FR cables can maintain circuit integrity for two hours during a 1000C fire, as well as tolerating the presence of oil, chemicals and drilling mud.

Tyco Electronics has expanded its range of lightweight, small diameter C-Lite cables with a version designed for use in high-risk and safety-critical environments.

C-Lite FR cables feature all performance characteristics of the standard C-Lite cable range with the added ability of maintaining circuit integrity for two hours during a 1000C fire (as defined by IEC60331).

Prototype samples actually survived the fire for eight hours.

Tyco Electronics' range of lightweight, small diameter C-Lite cables offers typical 30% weight and 50% volume reductions compared to standard commercial cables, without any compromise to physical performance.

Designed for electrical installations on ships or rigs, the cables also provide excellent performance in oils, chemicals and drilling mud.

The reduced weight of the C-Lite cable range results in a typically 30% faster "reaving" or cable pulling, time.

This enables more metres to be installed for the same weight, resulting in faster installation times.

The reduced diameter of the cables allows for a smaller bend radius and more cables to be accommodated within the same space envelope.

Alternatively, smaller and lower cost cable accessories can be used, allowing further weight savings.

Using a reduced quantity of combustible materials and offering low smoke generation, all C-Lite cables are constructed from flame-retarded, halogen-free cores and a Raychem Zerohal outer cable sheath.

The components are designed for an operating temperature range of -40 to +120C.

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