Cicoil, a developer of flexible flat cable technology, now offers low smoke zero halogen (LSZH) multi-conductor flat cables for applications that require non-toxic, corrosive free, low smoke, flame retardant, zero halogen content and environmentally friendly cables. The Hi Flex Unshielded Cable is jacketed with Cicoil’s proprietary Flexx-Sil™ rubber jacketing material and has been tested by a UKAS certified lab for smoke, toxicity, flammability and halogen content.
Typically, electrical cables manufactured with fluoropolymers, PVC and neoprene require the addition of halogens to make them flame retardant and to withstand high temperatures. However, when cables infused with halogens are burned, toxic fumes and acidic gases (when bonded with hydrogen) are produced, which sear the eyes, nose, mouth and throat and cause severe respiratory damage, disorientation and even death.
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Cicoil’s proprietary Flexx-Sil™ jacketing material contains zero halogens, no additives and by nature are flame retardant, so they are the safer alternative to those cables manufactured with harmful ingredients. Due to its unique mixture of materials, the ultra-pure Flexx-Sil™ does not ignite easily, and if ignited, will not produce black smoke or toxic gas during combustion. In addition, Cicoil’s “Crystal-Clear”, non-corrosive jacket does not contain color additives, plasticizers or CFCs typically found in most cable jacketing materials.
Available from 28 AWG to 4 AWG with 2 to 12 conductors, the ultra-pure Flexx-Sil jacket offers 100% transparency, is self-healing from small punctures and will not deform or prematurely age due to prolonged exposure to sunlight, high heat, ozone, UV light, radiation, humidity, fungus, acid, water, sodium chloride, vibration and many chemicals.
Rated for voltages up to 20,000 VDC, Cicoil’s 100% contaminant free power cable is extremely durable, performs exceptionally well in extreme temperature conditions (-65° C to +165° C), meets the air cleanliness requirements of ISO 146441 and exceeds the outgassing requirements of ASTM E595.
