Cable Management
Make it safe
David Mattin, managing director of Univolt, shares his thoughts on the growing use of halogen free materials for cable containment.
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FT® is a registered trademark - the halogen free materials used for production don’t contain toxic or corrosive substances, therefore meeting the increased safety requirements of modern applications. Sourcing and processing the most appropriate and advanced raw materials is critical to the design process. HFT® systems are ideally suited for installations with an emphasis on the protection of human lives and valuable assets, including industrial plants, water and treatment plants, and transport systems as well as any large expansive open areas where large groups of people can gather, such as hospitals, schools, hotels and shopping centres. A global leader in the development and manufacture of cable management solutions, Univolt’s LSFOH conduit is gaining traction as one of the safest (non-metallic) cable containment solutions available on the market today. David Mattin, managing director of Univolt, explained: “Univolt has always championed a health and safety-focused product range, and this is really gathering momentum in recent years. Today’s construction industry and
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“Post-Grenfell, we are very aware of the risks surrounding confined areas, particularly in the potential outbreak of fire, therefore, opting for the right materials to provide the ultimate protection is vital.”
specifiers increasingly prioritises the welfare of its people and the future occupants of our building over cost savings. This is why the HFT range has gathered real momentum in recent years,
representing a perfect fit with a wider safety driven specification.”
Univolt has spent almost three decades developing its HFT range, a cable containment range designed to offer the ultimate health and safety solution in this niche area of the construction industry. Key benefits of the range include minimum smoke release in the event of fire, completely halogen free, flame retardant, chemically resistant, maintenance free, easy to install and containing insulating properties, with the added benefit of being 100% recyclable. David continued: “We are seeing more specifications in high risk projects such as treatment plants, however, there has been a natural shift in users opting for HFT in areas which attract large groups or gatherings, such as public sector buildings or shopping centres. Post-Grenfell, we are very aware of the risks surrounding confined areas, particularly in the potential outbreak of fire, therefore, opting for the right materials to provide the ultimate protection is vital.
There are three key products within the HFT range including Low Smoke Fume (LSF), Zero
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