Product Presentation

Halogenfree and LSF0H Conduits

Safety Matters

Fires are not only a major threat for human lives

Smoke and fumes account for more than 70% of all fire victims.

Safety Matters

they also pose a major risk to valuable assets

Valuable assets comprise of both material assets as well as intangible assets, such as sensitive data.

Safety Matters

and can cause dramatic interruptions of operations.

Interruptions of operations lead to immense consecutive costs after fires.

Safety Matters

All of this leading to tremendous costs

Safety Matters

and smoke is one of the key concerns regarding casualties and damages!

What means halogenfree?

halogenfrei = material property (non PVC)

Non PVC plastics are mostly halogenfree but not flame retardant.

What means halogenfree?

halogenfrei = material property (non PVC)

In contrast to PVC, halogenfree materials do not release corrosive gases.

What means halogenfree?

halogenfrei = material property (non PVC) HFT = product property halogenfree flame retardant temperature resistant

HFT is a registered Univolt trademark and refers to halogenfree finished products.

What means halogenfree?

halogenfrei = material property (non PVC) LSF0H = improved product properties minimised smoke release no halogenated flame retarders

Univolt products marked as LSF0H are special HFT items and comply with EN 61034 requirements.

Plastic and Smoke

Burning PVC is a severe safety risk!

100g PVC 70m3 smoke release

100g of burning PVC completely dim a room with 28m2 (Source: Fire Brigade of Frankfurt).

Plastic and Smoke

Burning PVC is a severe safety risk!

100g PVC 70m3 smoke release

63% of all fires result from electrical short circuits.

Flashover

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

Flashover refers to a sudden ignition of combustible materials in an enclosed area.

Flashover
smoke emission

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

temperature rise

While the burning materials relase smoke, heat accumulates within the enclosed area.

Flashover
dense smoke and fumes

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

further temperature rise Within the first 15 minutes the heat accumulation causes a steady temperature increase.

Flashover
ignition of gases

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

At a temperature of 500 to 600 combustible gases and C, fumes ignite without pilot flame.

Flashover
ignition of gases

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

temperature jump

As a consequence, the temperature rapidely rises to levels of up to 1000 C.

Flashover

Illustration of an autoignition of flammable gases

Thus, a flashover triggers a massive fire extension, impeding firefighting operations.

Smoke Effects

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

The comparison refers to the measurable dimming of a defined room with 3m edge length.

Smoke Effects

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 50% dimming

Smoke Effects
after 5 minutes

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 95% dimming Burning PVC generates dense and harmful smoke.

Smoke Effects
after 5 minutes

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 95% dimming Within very short time burning PVC impedes evacuation measures and poses serious health threats.

Smoke Effects
after 5 minutes

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 95% dimming PVC smoke reacts with water and humidity and forms aggressive hydrochloric acid, threatening structures and human health.

Smoke Effects
after 5 minutes

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 95% Trbung LSF0H conduits 40% dimming

LSF0H compliance allows maximum 40% dimming but ...

Smoke Effects
after 5 minutes smoke release of Univolt conduits

Illustration of smoke effects of PVC and halogenfree materials

PVC conduits 95% dimming LSF0H conduits only 3% dimming

Univolt LSF0H conduits cause in the standard setup only 3% dimming over a test period of 40 minutes!

Product Overview

Univolt is leading supplier of halogenfree cable management systems.

Minimising Risks
environmentally friendly improved fire behaviour minimised smoke release no generation of corrosive gases sustainable technology indispensable complement to LSF0H cables

Comparison HFT - PVC

increased safety in case of fires equal chemical resistance (e.g. concrete) similar installation and handling no generation of toxic gases wider temperature range, better UV stability HFT systems are ideally chosen for projects with increased safety requirements.

Comparison HFT - steel

less weight corrosion resistant insulating simple installation and handling maintenance-free over product life-cycle

Offering similar mechanical characteristics like steel, HFT systems are particularly easier to instal, insulating, and maintenance-free.

Cost Comparison
Comparison of total installation costs
Similar labour costs due to simple installation

Labour cost PVC HFT

Cost Comparison
Comparison of total installation costs
Similar labour costs due to simple installation

2.5 times installation costs

Labour cost PVC HFT steel

Cost Comparison
Comparison of total installation costs
Material cost Labour cost PVC HFT steel

Cost Comparison
Comparison of total installation costs
Material cost Labour cost PVC HFT steel
steel: 325% higher than PVC

HFT: 75% higher than PVC

System Comparison
Arguments for HFT systems
price argument safety argument

Material cost Labour cost

PVC

HFT

steel

When lives are at risk, there are no second chances!

References

office buildings event centres hospitals hotels underground lines

Safety in case of high concentration of people

References

airports hi-tech facilities museums heritage sites shopping centres

Protection of valuable assets

References

Tunnels railways, trains powerplants hazard areas

Importance of operational safety

Product Presentation

Reliability as key to success.