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| Belden expands line of Safe-T-Line Cables  Belden CDT Electronics Division has expanded its line of New Generation Safe-T-Line cables, which now includes circuit integrity, circuit integrity power limited tray cables, and circuit integrity in conduit cables. In the event of fire or emergency in high-rise buildings, Safe-T-Line CI and CIC cables are used to connect the Fire Command Center to various zones throughout the building. The cables are designed to help ensure continued operation of a building's emergency warning systems for sufficient time to allow occupants to evacuate in a timely, safe and orderly fashion.All of Belden's New Generation Safe-T-Line cables are designed, engineered and constructed to meet applicable electrical requirements for CI, CIC and CI-PLTC as established by NEC, NFPA and UL standards and codes. Safe-T-Line CI cables have been tested to and passed the 2-hour UL 2196 Flame Test without the use of conduit. They cannot, however, be deployed in conduit and still maintain their 2-hour rating and thus are riser-rated only. Safe-T-Line CIC cables have been tested to and passed the UL 2196 Flame Test while installed in EMT conduit according to the Electrical Circuit Protective System #30 of the UL Fire Resistance Directory. Therefore, CIC cables are designated for use in plenum installations, but cannot be deployed outside of conduit. Belden also offers Safe-T-Line Circuit Integrity Power Limited Tray Cables and higher pair/triad counts on a special order basis. To ensure 2-hour Flame Test compliance ratings, Belden Safe-T-Line cables feature thermoset elastomer insulation and flame-retardant, low smoke, zero halogen polyolefin jackets. The cables are available in solid, stranded shielded or unshielded construction in various AWG sizes to meet a wide range of application requirements. And, because electrical codes dictate that CI and CIC cables must not be spliced between the Fire Command Center and the zone served, Belden offers its Safe-T-Line cables in 1,000-ft lengths, with longer lengths available upon request. write your comments about the article :: © 2005 Construction News :: home page |