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Communicating With the AHJ

In order to remain UL 2196 / ULC-S139 (fire only) compliant when installing Radix Wire’s DuraLifeTM FPL Cables …

Critical Life-Safety Systems

Let’s talk about critical life-safety systems. When fire breaks out in a high-rise, occupants and …

Pathway Survivability – Part 1

Let’s talk about pathway survivability. What on Earth is that, you say? Keep reading and …

Radix Wire Adds 18 AWG Shielded Cable to UL 2196 DuraLifeTM FPL Family

For Immediate Release January 2016, Euclid, Ohio – Radix is pleased to announce the release …

VW-1 Flame Testing: What it is and Why It’s Important for Fire Resistive Cable and Electrical Wire

VW-1 Flame Testing: What it is and Why It’s Important for Fire Resistive Cable and …

Advantages of Silicone Fire Alarm Cable for High Temperature Applications

Perhaps you’ve been using mineral insulated (MI) cable to meet fire alarm electrical code because …

FEP Cables Uses and Advantages

Short for fluorinated ethylene propylene, FEP cable has many applications, and there are several advantages …

Radix Wire’s New High Voltage Motor Lead Wire Is First In North America

SilaVolt® offers rugged UL2556 abrasion resistance with a high temperature jacket diameter that is up …

Radix Wire Is First To Certify Silicone Fire Alarm Cable Under the New UL 2196 Protocol

March 4, 2014, Euclid, Ohio – Today, Radix Wire announced the release of the Underwriters …

Radix Wire Adds High Volt Capability to the DuraBlend Product Line

UL 3946 High Volt DuraBlend is rated to 10KVAC at 200° C and is available …