Plenum PVC compound replaces data cable insulation and jacket materials Summary Major Global Cable Manufacturers challenged Mexichem Specialty Compounds to develop a Low Smoke Plenum PVC compound. This new compound would allow the manufacturers to utilize a single material as both the insulation and jacket, in the variety of cable designs, for fire alarm (FPLP) and for security (CL2P / CL3P) cables. The problem Current demands on fire alarm and security systems require any cable, used for these systems, be installed in plenum air handling spaces and comply with the low smoke and combustibility requirements of NFPA 262 / UL 910. Cable manufacturers wanted to source a reliable material that could work as both cable insulation and jacket. Application Fire alarm and security systems Challenges

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