Fire Resistant Flat Cable 2×2.5mm²+E (Twin & Earth) – LSZH Insulated, Mica Tape Protected – BS Certified

Product Overview

Fire-Resistant Flat Twin & Earth Cable designed for critical life-safety circuits. Features mica tape fire protection, LSZH insulation, and flat construction for space-efficient routing in fire detection/extinction systems and emergency lighting.

1. Key Applications

  • Fire alarm systems & sprinkler controls

  • Emergency exit lighting circuits

  • Building management systems (BMS)

  • Critical control panels in:
    ✓ High-rise buildings
    ✓ Hospitals & hotels
    ✓ Subway stations
    ✓ Public facilities

2. Construction & Materials

Layer Specification Material/Standard
Conductor Class 2 stranded copper IEC 60228 compliant
Fire Barrier Helically applied mica tape BS6387 C certified
Insulation Low Smoke Halogen-Free (LSZH) IEC 60502-1 compliant
Sheath Integrated flat design (Twin+Earth) LSZH compound

3. Technical Specifications

Parameter Specification
Rated Voltage 0.6/1 kV (U<sub>0</sub>/U)
Test Voltage 3.5 kV AC / 5 min
Conductor Temp. Range -15°C to +90°C (operational)
Min. Installation Temp 0°C
Core Configuration 2 × 2.5mm² + 1 × 2.5mm² (Earth)
Conductor Stranding 7 × 0.68 mm (Class 2)
Insulation Thickness 0.7 mm

4. Fire Performance & Standards

  • Fire Resistance: BS6387 Category C (650°C/3h + fire + shock)

  • Smoke Density: IEC 61034-2 compliant (LSZH)

  • Toxicity: Halogen-free (IEC 60754-1/2)

  • Design Standard: IEC 60502-1

5. Available Sizes

Size Phase/Neutral Conductor Earth Conductor Insulation Thickness
2×1.5mm² + 1.5mm² 7 × 0.52 mm 7 × 0.52 mm 0.6 mm
2×2.5mm² + 2.5mm² 7 × 0.68 mm 7 × 0.68 mm 0.7 mm
2×4mm² + 2.5mm² 7 × 0.85 mm 7 × 0.68 mm 0.8 mm
2×6mm² + 2.5mm² 7 × 1.04 mm 7 × 0.68 mm 0.8 mm
Other configurations available

6. Physical & Electrical Properties

  • Color Options: Standard red/black; custom colors available

  • Bending Radius: 6× cable height (flat dimension)

  • Flame Propagation: IEC 60332-1 compliant

  • Earth Continuity: Dedicated grounding conductor