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What are LSZH cables?
Low smoke zero halogen (but also called LSZH, LSOH, LS0H, LSFH or OHLS) is a material classification that is common to cable and wire casings.
When exposed to flames and high levels of heat, LSZH materials produce very little visible smoke (compared to PVC and other similar materials) and no halogens, which can be harmful to humans.
When LSZH Cables Matter?
Because the purpose of LSZH cables is generally to minimise risk from the after-effects of an electrical fire like gas and smoke inhalation, they are generally used in large public spaces where there is a risk of fire.
How do Low Smoke Zero Halogen cables work?
In a fire, the materials' flame retardants begin to decompose.
The primary decomposition absorbs the energy from the flame, then the secondary decomposition is where the release of water reduces the fire intensity. This dilutes the fire gases and causes charring, which acts as a fire barrier.
Where should LSZH cable be used?
More prescriptive regulations govern the use of LSZH cable jacketing in specific industries. So where would we install this light fitting? Essentially, in any largeish public area where there might one day be a fire, such as,
- Aircraft
- Trains
- Ships
- Submarines
- Railway, road, & tunnel systems
- Nuclear power stations, and much more.
One of our clients won a big government subway project, and we customized the high bay with LSOH cable. The client is very happy.
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