RWU90 LSZH Power Cable | 600V Halogen-Free XLPE Cable (CSA C22.2) for Fire Safety

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Description

RWU90 POWER CABLE: LOW-SMOKE ZERO-HALOGEN (LSZH) XLPE INSULATED CABLE
90°C Rated for Enhanced Fire Safety in Occupied Spaces

PRODUCT CLASSIFICATION:
Canadian Standards Association (CSA) C22.2 No. 38 | RWU90 Series Thermoplastic-Insulated Cables

CONSTRUCTION

  1. Conductor:

    • Bare soft annealed stranded copper per ASTM B-3/B-8

    • Stranding: 7-wire (AWG 14-4/0), 19-wire (AWG 1-3/0), 37-wire (250-500 kcmil)

  2. Insulation:

    • Cross-Linked Polyethylene (XLPE), 90°C wet/dry rating

    • Thickness compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 38

  3. Jacket:

    • Halogen-free, Low-Smoke Polyolefin (LSZH)

    • Corrosion-resistant and non-toxic

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(Compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 38)

MM² AWG/kcmil Cond. Dia. (mm) Strands Insul. Thick. (mm) Jacket Thick. (mm) Cable Dia. (mm) Weight (kg/km) 90°C Ampacity (CEC)
2.08 14 1.85 7 0.38 0.76 3.4 35 25
5.26 10 2.95 7 0.51 0.76 4.8 75 40
13.3 6 4.67 7 0.76 0.89 7.3 180 75
33.6 2 7.42 7 1.02 0.89 10.5 420 130
53.5 1/0 9.45 19 1.27 1.14 13.2 650 170
107 4/0 13.41 19 1.27 1.14 17.1 1220 260
152 300 16.00 37 1.52 1.40 20.5 1720 320
253 500 20.65 37 1.52 1.40 25.3 2780 430

Key Compliance Notes:

  • Jacket thickness meets CSA minimums (0.76mm for ≤10 AWG, 1.40mm for ≥250 kcmil)

  • Ampacity per Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Table 2

  • Voltage Rating: 600V RMS

MATERIAL PROPERTIES

Property Performance Data
Halogen Content ≤15 ppm (IEC 60754-1)
Smoke Density ≤30% light transmission (IEC 61034-2)
Flame Spread Self-extinguishing (IEC 60332-1 Cat A)
Acidity (pH) ≥4.3 (IEC 60754-2)
Temperature Range -40°C to +90°C
Toxicity Index ≤1.0 (NES 713)

APPLICATIONS

  • Critical Infrastructure:
    Hospitals, schools, airports, mass transit systems

  • High-Occupancy Buildings:
    High-rise apartments, shopping malls, theaters

  • Sensitive Environments:
    Data centers, control rooms, telecom facilities

  • Code-Mandated Installations:
    Canadian Building Code Section 3.1.5.12 (fire safety in occupied spaces)

Installation: Conduit, raceways, cable trays (dry/damp locations)

COMPLIANCE & CERTIFICATION

  • Standards: CSA C22.2 No. 38, FT4 flame test (IEEE 1202)

  • Certification: CSA Certified with • c22.2 mark

  • Environmental: RoHS 3 compliant

ENGINEERING ADVANTAGES

  1. Life Safety: Near-zero toxic gas emission during fire (meets IEC 60754-1)

  2. Visibility Maintenance: <50% smoke obscuration (exceeds IEC 61034)

  3. Corrosion Prevention: Halogen-free chemistry protects equipment

  4. Long-Term Reliability: XLPE insulation resists thermal degradation

Selection Tip: Mandatory for plenums, vertical shafts, and escape routes per NBC 2020.