Marine and mining flame-retardant optical cables

Marine and mining flame-retardant optical cables are two types of optical cables used in special application environments, with special design and performance requirements to meet safety and reliability requirements when used in special locations such as ships and mines.

1. Marine flame-retardant optical cables:

Marine flame-retardant optical cables are designed to meet safety requirements in ships and marine environments. Due to the risk of fire and other hazards that ships may face when working at sea, marine flame-retardant optical cables need to have flame-retardant characteristics, which can slow down the spread of fire and reduce the harm of fire to ships and passengers in case of fire. In addition, marine optical cables also need to have seawater resistance, corrosion resistance, and good mechanical properties to adapt to harsh marine environments.

2. Flame retardant optical cables for mining:

The flame-retardant optical cable used in mining is designed to meet the needs of use in special environments such as mines, which are flammable and explosive. There are often hazardous factors such as sparks, high temperatures, and dust in mining work, so flame-retardant optical cables for mining need to have flame-retardant characteristics to prevent the spread and expansion of fires. In addition, mining optical cables also need to have compressive and tensile properties to adapt to the complex underground working environment of mines.

Flame retardant optical cables in these special locations typically comply with specific international and industry standards, such as marine flame retardant optical cables that may comply with IEC 60332-3 standards, and mining flame retardant optical cables that may comply with MT818.5 standards. When selecting and using flame-retardant optical cables in these special locations, products that meet corresponding standards and specifications should be selected based on the specific usage environment and requirements to ensure their safety and reliability.