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New Type PF Conduit Ideal for Both Interior and Exterior Rolling Stock Applications Renowned as a major supplier of specialist conduit systems to the rail industry, Adaptaflex has now introduced the Type PF non-metallic, flexible conduit system. A key advantage is that this conduit offers an alternative solution to separate interior and exterior conduit systems that have been traditionally used for many applications in the rail industry. The mechanical properties of Type PF make it particularly suitable for both external and internal dynamic use on railway locomotives, rolling stock or locations where low temperatures are frequently encountered.
Type PF has an operational temperature range of -50ºC to 110ºC and, combined with its flexibility and high impact resistance, offers optimum cable protection in low temperature applications such as those encountered on docksides, cranes and other exposed areas.
The new conduit is based on a flame retarded Polyamide 12 material. It is self-extinguishing and heat stabilised, passing all flammability, smoke and toxicity performance tests UL94, ISO 4589, CEI11170 and NFF16-101 with an I3, F1 rating. Additionally full conformance mechanical tests have been met within the leading worldwide conduit standard IEC 61386. All tests have been conducted by leading independent third parties.
In developing Type PF, Adaptaflex worked closely with material suppliers to evaluate and test various compounds to find the most suitable combination. “New developments in material technology has meant we have been able not only to meet our own exacting standards, but also to meet the requirements of the rail market by offering a solution that covers the required fire performance for both interior and exterior low temperature applications,” explains Meirion Buck, Technical Manager at Adaptaflex.
Adaptaflex Type PF conduit is available in standard and heavyweight options and the new range comes in a variety of popular, nominal conduit sizes from 10 mm to 54 mm. It is designed for use with Adaptalok ATS fittings that are single piece and extremely easy to use providing IP66, IP67, IP68 (4 bar 30 mins) and IP69k (DIN40050) ingress protection. Externally braided systems with tinned copper and stainless steel options are available on request.
21 March 2011
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