{"id":1953,"date":"2023-07-26T15:00:25","date_gmt":"2023-07-26T09:30:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.goldmedalindia.com\/blog\/?p=1953"},"modified":"2024-07-19T15:59:33","modified_gmt":"2024-07-19T10:29:33","slug":"what-you-need-to-know-about-frls-wires-and-their-fire-safety-properties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.goldmedalindia.com\/blog\/what-you-need-to-know-about-frls-wires-and-their-fire-safety-properties\/","title":{"rendered":"What You Need to Know About FRLS Wires and Their Fire-Safety Properties"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fires triggered by electrical short circuits are increasingly becoming common. These incidents have hundreds of casualties in the past few years. Poor wire quality and incorrect choice of wires are the main reasons behind these fires.<\/p>\n

That\u2019s why, FRLS wires are gaining popularity as the best quality electric wire for houses, residential complexes, and other fire-prone places such as hospitals, hotels, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, power plants, airports, and other public zones. Let\u2019s help you understand more about FRLS wires.<\/p>\n

What are FRLS Wires?<\/h3>\n

Flame Retardant Low Smoke (FRLS) are fire-resistant cables. They can withstand high temperatures for a specific period when exposed to direct fire.<\/p>\n

They are made from a compound that is equipped to perform better with low smoke emission in comparison to other wires<\/b><\/a> which have Poly Vinyl Chloride (PVC) as the outer, sheathing material.<\/p>\n

Benefits of FRLS cables<\/h3>\n

Ordinary PVC insulated wires emit dense, thick, and injurious smoke that cause suffocation. Most of the deaths occur due to suffocation than the actual fire. However, FRLS is designed to give better and safer performance due to the following benefits:<\/p>\n

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  1. Releases Less Unwanted Elements:-<\/b> FRLS wires<\/b><\/a> release little smoke, corrosive fumes, and toxic gas such as hydrochloric acid. It is comparatively easier to handle fire breakouts or other wire-related mishaps.<\/li>\n

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  2. Minimises the Risk of Spread of Fire:-<\/b> FLRS wires self-extinguish the flames at a fast speed because they have an oxygen index higher than 26%. So, they minimise or even stop the spread of fires.<\/li>\n

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  3. Gives Higher Visibility:-<\/b> FLRS wires give visibility of at least 40% during smoke emission. This helps people, rescuers, and firefighters to see clearly, navigate easily, and survive for longer in fire-trapped situations without suffocating.<\/li>\n

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  4. Provide Aesthetic Value:-<\/b> FRLS wires are suitable for undertaking concealed and conduit wiring in multi-storeyed houses and buildings. They are favourites with interior decorators and architects.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    FRLS Cable Properties<\/h3>\n

    You now know about the benefits of FRLS wires. Check out the characteristics or properties which make FRLS a better choice for wiring.<\/p>\n