Since statutory requirements demand that no or hardly any toxic or corrosive fumes may be generated during a fire, Hradil also produces halogen-free cable assemblies. This means that health risks and secondary damage can largely be ruled out.
Aggressive fumes are generated when cables containing halogen substances such as chlorine, fluorine, bromine or iodine catch fire. PVC insulation is a prime example. First of all hydrogen chloride is released; it then reacts with the air’s humidity or fire-fighting water to create highly aggressive hydrochloric acid. Even minor fires can result in a total loss for buildings, interior furnishings and installations. Halogen-free cable assemblies are a safe and secure connection.
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“Some like it hotter”
Published in MaschinenMarkt Österreich, No. 5, June 2003, pp. 58-59
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