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Welsh cable manufacturer joins calls for higher fire safety standards
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ne of the world’s leading fire survival cable manufacturers is adding its voice to calls for higher
fire safety standards. Wrexham Mineral Cables produces fire survival cables used for critical electrical circuits such as fire alarms, smoke detection and extraction systems, and sprinkler systems. The company, which contributed to the Grenfell Inquiry, is a long-standing advocate of more stringent British Standards Institution (BSI) tests when it comes to fire protection. Tests conducted by the Fire Protection Authority, on
behalf of the Association of British Insurers, concluded that BSI tests on building materials such as cladding did not reflect real-world conditions. Both organisations are now calling for an urgent review and fundamental reform of the BSI standards. In addition, an investigation by the Metropolitan police found that the doors to apartments in the Grenfell tower block were supposed to be fire resistant for 30 minutes, but only withstood fire for half that time. Currently, polymeric fire-resistant cable will pass the
BSI fire tests, but may only provide limited protection when exposed to true fire conditions. Conversely, mineral cable is fire-resistant for up to three hours. While polymeric cable has limited impact resistance, mineral cable can withstand direct impacts such as from falling masonry, and direct water jets simultaneously - and still remain functional. Wrexham Mineral Cable has sold more than 175 million metres of cable, with zero fails reported in the field. It rigorously tests every metre of cable before it leaves the factory - and is supported by a 25 years in field system warranty. The company is an approved supplier to the National Trust and its cabling also protects some of the UK’s most prized buildings, including the Houses of Parliament and the British Museum. The company is exhibiting at the FIREX International trade show for fire safety professionals, which takes place at Excel London, 19th-21st June. Visit Wrexham Mineral Cables on
stand A500. “We are hoping to start some new conversations around cable fire safety standards at FIREX,” added Colin. “We will also be inviting all interested parties to visit the test facility at our headquarters, and see for themselves the disparity between the current BSI test and what actually happens in a fire.”
Wrexham Mineral Cables 01978 810789
Over 4,500 Metres of Unitrunk Installed at the New Preston Bus Station
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good service is now operating from Preston Bus Station with the help of cable management specialist, Unitrunk. As part of a multi-million pound
redevelopment of the iconic transport hub, over 4,500 metres of Unitrunk’s multi-compartment trunking solutions were specified throughout to house the building’s power and lighting cabling. The refurbishment of this iconic 1960s brutalist building has radically
transformed the public space for the community and now plays a key role in the wider regeneration of Preston City Centre. In keeping with its listed status, the major transport hub has seen improvements to the bus station, coach park and multi-level car park. As part of a series of works to the area, a nearby Preston Youth Zone will eventually house a wide range of activities for young people.
Unitrunk 01279 444481
www.unitrunk.co.uk
Unique curved Odyssey provides bespoke trunking solution at uni campus
Warwick were ready to welcome students in time for the new term. Marshall-Tufflex’s sleek Odyssey PVC-U trunking system offers a completely curved profile and is the only one of its kind on the market. It has been designed specifically with health, education and office environments in mind. Bespoke lengths of 2.25m were cut to size to fit-out student rooms in the Arthur Vick Residence at Warwick University. The Odyssey trunking was supplied in white with flush fitting charcoal accessory boxes to comply with Part M of the Building Regulations. The dado trunking delivers data and electricity to desk areas
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in each of the 150 study rooms and was part of a refit of the whole residence. Marshall-Tufflex
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bespoke cable management solution was delivered to a tight deadline ensuring halls of residence at the University of
REHAU CHECKS IN FOR HOLIDAY INN REFURB
REHAU’s slimline PVC trunking has been chosen for two major room refurbishment projects for the Holiday Inn hotels in Southampton and Reading. The premier cable management solution was specified for the hotels by Haddow Electrical, who required high quality, robust trunking which would meet the technical brief and be aesthetically suitable for the new room designs.
Chichester-based Haddow Electrical won the Holiday Inn refurbishment projects as part of a tender bid with Phelan Construction. The 6-month works programme included the refurbishment of 97 rooms in the Holiday Inn in Southampton and 202 rooms at the Holiday Inn in Reading.
SL Trunking is tested and approved to DIN EN 50085, is flame-resistant and self-extinguishing. The trunking used in the Holiday Inn was white, but it is also available in other colours to give specifiers and designers more choice over the aesthetics of the product.
REHAU 01753 588500
www.rehau.uk
ELECTRIALCAL ENGINEERING | JUNE 2018 S19
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