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Pyrotenax

Pyrotenax (Pyro) Wire & Cable Systems provide an unparalleled standard
in performance cables for fire survival, communications and power
applications – Fact!

The product portfolio comprises the Pyro MI (Mineral Insulated) cables
for critical building systems including fire alarms, emergency lighting and
other vital power applications.

Pyro MI cable systems achieve the highest standards in fire safety and
exceed the requirements of “Approved Document B” of the Building
Regulations (Effective April 2007).

Fire Survival in Fire Alarm Applications
(BS 5839)

Pyro MI cables are the only true fire survival option. During a fire, even
BS 5839 approved polymeric alternatives burn, significantly reducing their
structural integrity, mechanical strength, and resistance to mechanical
impact from falling debris. Pyro MI cables do not, making them the safest
choice in every application, regardless of approvals.

Pyro MI cables hold BS 5839-1 approval from the LPCB and are listed
on www.redbooklive.com

Remember – not all manufacturers have this quality listing.

Critical Power Applications
(BS 7346-6:2005, replacing BS 6387)

Pyro MI cables continue to provide the ideal solution for supplying power
to critical systems.

Consider BS 7346-6:2005 Components for Smoke and Heat Control
Systems – Specifications for Cable Systems; MI is the only cost effective,
performance cable for life safety, fire-fighting and property protection
systems.

Significantly, many polymeric power cables (previously compliant with BS
6387) do not reach the minimum performance requirements of BS 7346.

Those that do are large, heavy, cumbersome, and expensive to install.
Smaller, lightweight MI cables are the only solution and do not react to,
or contribute to, a fire (important in the impending Euro classification of
cables within the Construction Products Directive (CPD).

With the introduction of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order, Pyro
MI cables offer a reduced risk option when compared with all electrical
“standard” compliant alternatives.

Pyro MI = Peace of MInd.

Other benefits of Pyro MI:

• Bare cables are 100% recyclable (copper is completely re-usable)
• Product is non-ageing, offering the longest life expectancy
• High temperature resistance, without reducing life expectancy
• Useful in mitigating “harmonic” loads from a buildings electrical products
• High current carrying capacity

Pyrotenax Track History

• T5 Heathrow Airport
• Channel Tunnel
• Dubai International Airport
• 1 Fifty Cheapside, London (pictured)
• Dublin Airport, Ireland
• Louise T Blouin Institute (Art Gallery), Olaf Street, London
• Centrale Shopping Centre, Croydon
• 1 Finsbury Circus, London

Pentair Thermal Management Tel : 0808 178 1858

3 Rutherford Road Fax : 0808 178 1859

Stephenson Industrial Estate

Washington Email : salesuk@pentair.com

Tyne & Wear NE37 3HX Website : www.pentairthermal.co.uk