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When it comes to industrial projects, overloaded electrical circuits are a reality. Add to that the fact of poor cable installation and what you have is the rising menace of electrical fires on account of a short circuit.
A short-circuit is known to occur when a high current flows through a zero voltage fault point. This in turn causes the system to overheat often leading to a fire. Little surprise then that there is a high demand for Cable Cleats for building service and industrial projects where safety of assets is of prime importance. The Cable Cleat goes a long way in offering strain relief to the cables as also to reduce damage to cables caused due to short circuits. Even if the cables are directly exposed to high currents, as long as they are restrained by high quality cable cleats they are protected from mechanical damage on account of short circuits. cable cleats are known to provide robust support to the cables and hence are particularly high in demand when it comes to automation, oil and gas, mines and several other heavy-duty projects.
It is in a bid to offer products that go a long way in living up to its safety promise, BICC now also offers fire resistant cable cleats. There are two kinds of performance cables currently available in the market, the flame retardant and the fire resistant. As their names indicate, the flame retardant cables offer only limited performance when it comes to exposure to flames. The flame resistant cables, on the other hand, continue to operate for a long time even when exposed to fire. They therefore maintain circuit integrity and continue to work for a specified time despite exposure to fire. With a number of industrial projects using these fire performance cables because of their obvious advantages, it is only imperative that fire resistant cleats be offered to match these cables. In fact, it is pointless to invest in expensive flame resistant cables if their restraints, namely the cleats do not match up with similar properties. Fire resistant cleats go a long way in ensuring that cables continue to work in an emergency situation as the cleats have the same fire resistant properties as the cables.
BICC being a leader in the field, now offers high performance fire resistant cable cleats. While earlier cast iron cleats were being used on account of the fact that they have a high melting point, cast iron comes with its own set of issues including its slow manufacturing and brittleness not to mention the cost of production. The fire resistant Cable Cleats on the other hand are free from such obstacles. Our Cable Cleats besides being fire resistant also show high resistance to chemical exposure as well, offering a further safety net. For services and industrial projects, therefore, fire resistant Cable Cleats are absolutely imperative. Not using these cleats can, not only result in the disruption of vital services but also carry significant risk of safety hazards.
Cables cleats have been designed to meet the latest IEC61914:2009 specifications. A rigorous process of quality testing ensures that when you install cable cleats you get complete peace of mind. The added advantage with Cable Cleats is that they can also be customized to the exact requirements of the client. Cable Cleats are available in aluminum and non-metallic types to suit every type of installation environment. For heavy industries it also offers Epoxy coated cleats. In addition BICC also offers the Two-bolt Aluminum Cable Cleats, and the Trefoil Aluminum Cleat as its heavy duty variants.
It is about time that the importance of fire resistant cable cleats isn’t underestimated. Instead of being considered a part of the many electrical sundries, the fire resistant Cable Cleats are an absolute essential when it comes to cabling installation. cables cleats are therefore widely preferred when it comes to AC and DC systems, single and multi-conductor cables as well as cables used in hazardous environments.
Being an industry leader, BICC not only provides the right cable cleats, it also offers detailed guidelines for installation of an effective cable management system. With BICC’s commitment to safety, it goes all out to understand the client requirements before proposing a solution that significantly minimizes risk. The approach at BICC is to partner with the client in the safety process instead of just being a supplier. Little surprise then that it is the preferred partner when it comes to installing cable glands, cable cleats, copper terminals, cable fittings and other cable accessories. When you are buying from BICC not just quality products, but also peace of mind is a given.
BICC Components Limited (BICC) is a distributor and manufacturer of industry leading cable gland, cable cleats, copper terminals, cable fittings and other cable accessories. Its products conform to the strictest industry standards and are rigorously tested. To know more, visit https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/. Please feel free to get a detailed consultation or a quote. All you need to do is visit us at https://www.bicccomponents.uk.com/contact/. Consultation on your bespoke requirements is only a few clicks away.
