S.No. | Feature | Conventional Wire | Heat Resistant Wire | Fire Resistant Wire | Fire Resistant Low Smoke FRLS | Zero Halogen Low Smoke ZHLS |
1 | Insulation Material | PVC | PVC | Spl. PVC | Spl. PVC | Spl. Polymer |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | Insulation Property | Good | Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
3 | Temperature Rating | 70 Deg˚ C | 85 Deg˚ C | 70 Deg˚ C | 70 Deg˚ C | 105 Deg˚ C |
4 | Thermal Stability | Good | Very Good | Good | Good | Very Good |
5 | Flame Retardancy | Good | Good | Very Good | Very Good | Excellent |
6 | Safety during Burning | Average | Average | Good | Good | Excellent |
7 | Requirement of Oxygen To Catch Fire (% in air) |
NA | NA | > 29 | > 29 | > 35 |
8 | Temperature Requird To Catch Fire |
NA | NA | > 250 Deg˚ C | > 250 Deg˚ C | > 300 Deg˚ C |
9 | Visibility during Cable Burning(%) |
NA | NA | NA | > 40 | C |
10 | Requirement of Oxygen To Catch Fire (% in air) |
NA | NA | NA | < 20 | > 60 |