TRATOS® 6491B – H07Z

Product Description

As the actual manufacturer of 6491B cables, not simply a distributor, Tratos has total control of the design, quality and manufacturing process from the purchase of the raw materials through to final testing and despatch to our customers. Having control of the manufacturing process Tratos has developed this cable to have the optimum balance of properties, special fire performance, and toughness to withstand pulling into conduit and trunking combined with a smooth, low coefficient of friction, surface to ease installation and prevent jamming. 

Now officially identified by the designations H07Z-U and H07Z-R, 6491B cables are also known by an old CMA Code 6491B. Cables designated “-U” have class 1 conductors, “-R” have class 2 conductors” flexible class 5 conductors designated “-K” are available on request. Tratos manufacture a complete range of cables with special fire performance for building and construction applications that are both safe and reliable when correctly selected, installed and properly used.

Standards

BS EN 50525-3-41 – Design
BS EN 60228 – Conductor
BS EN 50363-3 – Insulation
BS EN 60332-1-2 – Test on single vertical cable
BS EN 61034-2 – Smoke emission
BS EN 50525-1 – Assessment of halogens for all non-metallic materials 
H07Z-R 1.5 mm2 to 6 mm2

Application
Suitable for power and lighting circuits and building wiring. Installed in surface-mounted or embedded conduits, cable trunking or similar closed systems and for fixed protected installation in or on lighting fittings and inside appliances, switchgear and control gear. In particular for installation where fire, smoke emission and toxic fumes create a potential threat.

Construction
Conductors: BS EN 60228 Class 1 (H07Z-U) or Class 2 (H07Z-R) plain copper 
Insulation: Type EI5 polyolefin cross-linked, low smoke, zero halogen (LSZH) material to EN 50363-5
Insulation Colour: black, blue, brown, grey, orange, pink, red, turquoise, violet, white and green-and-yellow.