Let’s talk about pathway survivability. What on Earth is that, you say? Keep reading and we’ll cover that and more! We receive a lot of calls from contractors who are installing fire alarm circuit integrity cables only they weren’t aware that our system exists, much less that they needed a UL 2196 certified 2-hour rated … Read more
VW-1 Flame Testing: What it is and Why It’s Important for Fire Resistive Cable and Electrical Wire To ensure the safety of the individuals inside your high rise building, your office and especially your home, you do everything you can. That includes using fire resistive alarm cable so that you know these individuals will be … Read more
Perhaps you’ve been using mineral insulated (MI) cable to meet fire alarm electrical code because you thought there was nothing else available. That is no longer true. There is now an alternative solution to MI cables the fully meet the 2 hour fire resistive circuit integrity requirement for high rises and critical facilities. Silicone based … Read more
Short for fluorinated ethylene propylene, FEP cable has many applications, and there are several advantages associated with using FEP cable over other types of cable. Let’s take a look at some of these uses and benefits in further detail, specifically examining why FEP may be equivalent, or even superior, to Polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE). Advantage #1 of … Read more
SilaVolt® offers rugged UL2556 abrasion resistance with a high temperature jacket diameter that is up to 35% smaller than similar motor lead wire products. March 24, 2014, Euclid, Ohio – With the introduction of SilaVolt®, Radix Wire has expanded their product offerings into electric motor, generator, dry type transformer, load bank, and power inverters applications. … Read more
In today’s world of environmental responsibility, it is important to seek a “greener” manufacturing facility. This is achieved through having a smaller carbon footprint, cleaner air emissions, an awareness of a healthy working environment, and products with environmentally safe materials for customers. Pursuing a green initiative does not have to have a detrimental effect on … Read more
March 4, 2014, Euclid, Ohio – Today, Radix Wire announced the release of the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) certification listing for its DuraLife™ FPL 2‐hour fire resistive fire alarm cable systems under UL2196. Radix Wire obtained UL certification on its DuraLife™ 16 AWG 2‐wire and 14 AWG 2‐wire cable. The UL certification covers vertical, horizontal, horizontal … Read more
