The only solution to all wiring systems that demand the highest

standards in fire conditions or high temperature situations.

 Solid Copper
Conductors
Solid Copper Sheath

Magnesium Oxide
Insulation

LSF Outer Sheath

PRODUCT MARKING LICENCE NO: 040/002 QUALITY SYSTEM ISO 9001:2008 CERTIFIED TO BS 60702-1.2002
CERTIFICATE NO: 333 REFERENCE NO: 333a/01
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Introduction

Established in 1989 Wrexham Mineral Cables developed a totally

new and unique process for the continuous manuafcture of Mineral
Insulated Cables - the only True Fire Survival Cable.

The specially designed equipment is housed in 3700 square metres

of purpose built factory located in Ruabon, Wrexham, North Wales.

The quality and reliability of Wrexham Mineral Cables is recognised

world wide and throughout the electrical industry. Manufactured to
meet British and European standards the product range has
endorsements & certifications from many regulatory bodies
including BRE-LPCB, BASEC, Warrington Fire Research Centre,
London Underground for cables and SIRA for terminations.

Wrexham Mineral Cables has also manufactured for the Australian,

Canadian and American markets and has a UL listing.

Some of the many standards and approvals for which we hold certificates:
ISO 9001:2008 BS EN 5839-1:2002 CLAUSE 26.2ENHANCED
BS EN 60702-1:2002 [WAS BS 6207] BS EN 50200:2006 CLASS PH120
BS EN 8434-2:2003 BS 6387 CWZ
BS EN 50267-2-1:1999 SIRA 02ATEX M170, 1305X, 3304U

Why Mineral? • Nuclear reactors

Mineral Insulated Cable is totally Inorganic
and Silicone free in construction. The main
construction consists of copper conductors
(cores), highly compressed magnesium oxide
(insulation) and a copper sheath. This unique
construction gives melting points of 1083˚C
and 2800˚C for the copper and insulation
repectively. This provides fire survival whilst
continuing to carry a load in temperatures in
excess of 1000˚C.
Mineral Insulated Cables are used to provide
circuit integrity for power and control circuits
of critical equipment such as:
• Air pressurisation systems for stairwells
• Hospital operating rooms
• Fire alarm systems
• Emergency power systems
• Emergency lighting systems
• Sprinkler systems
• Temperature measurement devices; RTD’s, thermocouples
• Critical process valves - petrochemical industry
• Public buildings e.g. theatres, cinemas, hotels, schools
• Transport hubs - railway stations, airports etc.
• Tunnels and mines
• Areas where flammable gases may be present
• Areas where corrosive chemicals may be present
• Building plant rooms
• Power stations, foundries
• Close to or inside industrial foundries, kilns and ovens
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Product Profile

Copper conductors (Cu-ETP-2) embedded in compressed

Magnesium Oxide insulation (MgO) with a copper outer
sheath (Cu-DHP)
This unique composition ensures our cable can withstand temperatures in excess of 1000˚C and still operate at its rated
voltage. This impressive performance can add vital time to escape a fire and makes it ideal for use in large developments
such as hospitals, malls, airports, schools, underground rail systems and factories which house large numbers of people.

Solid Copper
Conductors
Solid Copper Sheath

Magnesium Oxide
Insulation

LSF Outer Sheath

Fire Resistant High Mechanical Strength

Will neither burn nor support combustion. One of the key features of our mineral cables is it’s ablility to withstand
considerable stresses such as bending, twisting and flattening.
High Operation Temperatures
Continuous operating temperature up to 250˚C and for shorter periods Earth Continuity
up to 1083˚C, the melting point of copper. Our cables do not require a separate earth continuity conductor as
the outer copper sheath serves this purpose providing excellent low
Inherent Flameproof Barrier resistance earth continuity.
With a non-flammable copper sheath the highly compacted
insulation will resist the transmission of vapours, gases and flames Pliable
between items of equipment connected by the cable. Mineral insulated cable is fully annealed and consequently extremely
ductile and easily manipulated to follow existing wiring routes and
Non-Ageing irregular shapes.
Mineral insulated cable is permanent and does not weaken or
degrade with age offering longer and safer life spans. Small Overall Diameter
Our cables have a smaller diameter
Air tight than soft skinned fire resistant cables
Impervious to water, oil and gas. of equivalent ratings.

Current installations include:

Houses of Parliament Heathrow Airport British Museum Sainsburys
Kensington Palace Manchester Airport T1 & T2 Millenium Dome Tesco
St. James’ Palace University of Wales Lowry Centre Asda
Buckingham Palace Chesterfield Royal Hospital Claridges Hotel National Trust
Windsor Castle Memorial Hospital London Harrods Manchester University
Edinburgh Castle Iron Bridge Power Station Marks & Spencer London Underground
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Manufacturing

Purpose built and occupying 3700 square metres

with vast stock warehousing
3700 square metres of purpose built factory allow us to produce all our
product in the UK ensuring 100% quality and security of supply. Cables
can be made to your requirements in longer lengths than any other
mineral insulated cable manufacturer.
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Standard Conductor Cable

CONDUCTOR RESISTANCE Ohms

CABLE FIXINGS
CONDUCTORS CURRENT RATINGS VOLT DROP

PER 1000 METERS 20˚C

APPROX WEIGHT PER GLAND SIZE

IMPEDANCE @ 70˚C
EARTH FAULT LOOP

(R1 +R2) Ohms / KM

APPROX LONGEST
CABLE DIAMETER

(EFFECTIVE mm2)
SHEATH CROSS
SECTION AREA
1000 METRES REF: RGM

COIL LENGTH
CABLE SIZE
REFERENCE

MAXIMUM
ONE HOLE CLIPS TWO WAY SADDLES
CABLES EXPOSED TO TOUCH

NO X SQ MM PER AMP/ LSF LSF PLAIN EARTH TAIL BARE LSF BARE LSF
BARE COVERED BARE BARE
PER METRE COVERED COVERED SEAL (mm) SEAL (mm) COPPER COATED COPPER COATED
(AMPS) (AMPS) (mm) (KG)
mV (mm) (KG) REF: RPS REF: RPSL REF: RC REF: RCHL REF: RS REF: RSFL

LIGLIGHT DUTY CABLE (500 volts)

2L 1.0 2 1.0 16.5 18.5 42 5.4 26.590 18.1 5.1 6.6 1500 105 124 20 20 20 26 202 272
2L 1.5 2 1.5 20.5 23 28 6.3 18.627 12.1 5.7 7.2 1500 132 156 20 20 22 28 222 302
2L 2.5 2 2.5 28 31 17 8.2 11.980 7.41 6.6 8.1 1500 184 207 20 20 26 32 272 342
2L 4.0 2 4.0 36 40 10 10.7 7.915 4.61 7.7 9.4 1000 253 290 20 20 30 37 302 382
3L 1.0 3 1.0 13.5 15 36 6.7 25.637 18.1 5.8 7.3 1500 132 159 20 20 22 28 242 302
3L 1.5 3 1.5 17 19 24 7.8 17.823 12.1 6.4 7.9 1500 172 199 20 20 24 30 272 342
3L 2.5 3 2.5 23.5 26 14 9.5 11.621 7.41 7.3 9.0 1000 234 270 20 20 28 34 302 342
4L 1.0 4 1.0 13.5 15 36 7.7 25.111 18.1 6.3 7.8 1500 164 191 20 20 24 30 272 342
4L 1.5 4 1.5 17.5 19.5 24 9.1 17.416 12.1 7.0 8.5 1500 209 243 20 20 28 34 302 342
4L 2 .5 4 2.5 23.5 26 14 11.3 11.166 7.41 8.1 9.8 1000 288 333 20 20 32 37 342 422
7L 1.0 7 1.0 9 10 42 10.2 24.333 18.1 7.6 9.3 515 237 271 25 25 30 37 302 382
7L 1.5 7 1.5 11.5 13 28 11.8 16.758 12.1 8.4 10.1 415 310 351 25 25 32 40 342 422
7L 2.5 7 2.5 15.5 17.5 17 15.4 10.580 7.41 9.7 11.4 360 433 475 25 25 37 43 382 462
HEAVY DUTY CABLE (750 volts)
1 H6 1 6 47 52 6 8 5.318 3.08 6.4 7.9 600 173 213 20 20 24 30 272 342
1 H10 1 10 63 70 3.6 9 3.545 1.83 7.3 9.0 635 241 274 20 25 28 34 302 342
1 H16 1 16 83 92 2.3 12 2.471 1.15 8.3 10.0 475 327 364 20 25 32 37 342 422
1 H25 1 25 108 120 1.45 15 1.715 0.727 9.6 11.3 360 458 500 20 32 37 43 382 462
1 H35 1 35 132 147 1.05 18 1.329 0.524 10.7 12.4 295 600 650 20 32 40 47 422 502
1 H50 1 50 163 181 0.79 22 1.040 0.387 12.1 13.8 230 760 812 25 40 47 54 502 542
1 H70 1 70 199 221 0.55 27 0.781 0.268 13.7 15.4 215 1019 1080 25 - 54 59 542 632
1 H95 1 95 237.5 264 0.41 32 0.619 0.193 15.4 17.7 170 1326 1416 25 - 59 67 632 702
1 H120 1 120 272.5 303 0.33 37 0.516 0.153 16.8 19.1 120 1615 1713 32 - 63 75 702 752
1 H150 1 150 311 346 0.29 44 0.435 0.124 18.4 20.7 95 1952 2059 32 - 71 79 752 812
1 H185 1 185 353 392 0.25 54 0.368 0.101 20.4 23.2 85 2425 2570 32 - 79 88 812 932
1 H240 1 240 411 457 0.21 70 0.297 0.0775 23.3 26.1 60 3146 3312 40 - 88 101 932 1042
2 H1.5 2 1.5 22.5 25 28 11 16.902 12.1 7.9 9.6 1000 247 284 20 20 30 37 342 382
2 H2.5 2 2.5 30.5 34 17 13 10.903 7.41 8.7 10.4 750 280 335 20 20 34 40 342 422
2 H4 2 4 40.5 45 10 16 7.185 4.61 9.8 11.5 700 365 415 20 25 37 43 422 462
2 H6 2 6 51 57 7 18 5.073 3.08 10.9 12.6 700 463 510 20 25 43 47 462 502
2 H10 2 10 69 77 4.2 24 3.272 1.83 12.7 14.4 500 653 725 25 32 47 54 502 592
2 H16 2 16 92 102 2.6 30 2.220 1.15 14.7 16.4 135 855 918 25 40 54 63 592 702
2 H25 2 25 119.5 133 1.65 38 1.531 0.727 17.1 19.4 120 1185 1285 32 40 67 75 702 752
3 H1.5 3 1.5 19 21 24 12 16.722 12.1 8.3 10.0 750 265 310 20 20 32 37 342 422
3 H2.5 3 2.5 25 28 14 14 10.711 7.41 9.3 11.0 700 345 390 20 25 37 43 382 462
3 H4 3 4 33 37 9.1 17 7.041 4.61 10.4 12.1 650 452 495 20 25 40 47 422 502
3 H6 3 6 43 48 6 20 4.953 3.08 11.5 13.2 600 562 602 25 25 43 51 462 542
3 H10 3 10 58.5 65 3.6 27 3.147 1.83 13.6 15.3 160 758 817 25 32 54 59 542 632
3 H16 3 16 77 86 2.3 34 2.133 1.15 15.6 17.9 140 1039 1130 25 40 59 71 632 752
3 H25 3 25 101 112 1.45 42 1.476 0.727 18.2 20.5 100 1451 1557 40 40 71 79 752 812
4 H1.5 4 1.5 19 21 24 14 16.435 12.1 9.1 10.8 750 330 370 20 20 37 43 382 462
4 H2.5 4 2.5 25 28 14 16 10.496 7.41 10.1 11.8 700 412 445 20 25 40 47 422 462
4 H4 4 4 33 37 9.1 20 6.814 4.61 11.4 13.1 650 530 608 25 25 43 51 462 542
4 H6 4 6 43 48 6 24 4.782 3.08 12.7 14.4 500 740 790 25 32 47 54 502 592
4 H10 4 10 58.5 65 3.6 30 3.036 1.83 14.8 16.5 160 916 979 25 32 54 63 592 702
4 H16 4 16 77 86 2.3 39 2.026 1.15 17.3 19.6 115 1292 1393 32 40 67 75 702 752
4 H25 4 25 101 112 1.45 49 1.384 0.727 20.1 22.9 80 1813 1956 40 40 79 88 812 932
7 H1.5 7 1.5 13 14.5 28 18 16.004 12.1 10.8 12.5 245 435 482 25 25 43 47 462 502
7 H2.5 7 2.5 17.5 19.5 17 22 10.100 7.41 12.1 13.8 205 563 616 25 25 47 54 502 542
12 H1.5 12 1.5 10.5 12 28 29 15.519 12.1 14.1 15.8 170 710 770 32 - 54 59 592 632
12 H2.5 12 2.5 14.5 16 17 34 9.706 7.41 15.6 17.9 140 910 1001 32 - 59 71 632 752
19 H1.5 19 1.5 9 10 28 37 15.310 12.1 16.6 18.9 120 989 1086 40 - 63 71 702 752
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Twisted Conductor Cable

FREQUENCY
CABLE SIZE CONDUCTOR SHEATH CAP-C/C CAP-C/SH IND-LOOP CHARACTER DIAMETER DIAMETER COND
CONDUCTORS OF TWIST
REFERENCE RESISTANCE RESISTANCE @10kHz @10kHz @10kHz IMP OVER SHEATH OVER LSF AREA
(PER METRE)

18.1 3.2 144 219 443 55

LSF 2T1 2 5.1mm 6.6mm 1.0mm2 20
ohms/Km ohms/Km pF/m pF/m uH/Km ohms

12.1 2.7 164 243 436 52

LSF 2T1.5 2 5.7mm 7.2mm 1.5mm2 20
ohms/Km ohms/Km pF/m pF/m uH/Km ohms

7.4 2.3 170 270 410 49

LSF 2T2.5 2 6.6mm 8.1mm 2.5mm2 20
ohms/Km ohms/Km pF/m pF/m uH/Km ohms

12.1 2.2 160 260 450 50

LSF 3T1.5 3 6.4mm 7.9mm 1.5mm2 20
ohms/Km ohms/Km pF/m pF/m uH/Km ohms

12.1 1.9 180-216 290 520 48

LSF 4T1.5 4 7.0mm 8.5mm 1.5mm2 20
ohms/Km ohms/Km pF/m pF/m uH/Km ohms

Our Twisted Conductor Cables are designed for use where enhanced fire survival is required such as fire alarm and detection
systems. Other applications include fire telephone systems, CCTV and public address systems. Our twisted conductor cables have
reduced electromagnetic interference and signal corruption, reducing system malfunction and improved electrostatic screening.

Twisted Conductor Cable (Light Duty Only)

• Fireproof in excess of 1000˚C • Reduced signal corruption

• Available in 2, 3 and 4 cores • Reduced system malfunction
• Reduced electromagnetic interference • Uses standard MI terminations

• High mechanical strength

• Non-ageing
• Radiation resistant

Standard Conductor Cable

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Components
FIXING CLIPS & SADDLES
A full range of clips and saddles is available in
colours Bare Copper, Red, Orange, Black, White.
Other colours available on request.
PRODUCT CODE: RCHL (clips)
PRODUCT CODE: RSFL (saddles)
EARTH TAIL KIT
Termination seals with built in earth tail for easy
use. Kit comprises E/T pots, RMX sealing
compound, Stub caps, Conductor and earth
sleeving. Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RPSL
GLAND SHROUDS
Zero halogen shroud available in all standard
colours with special colours available on
request. Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RHGMM + (PVC) (20mm only)
BRASS GLANDS
ATEX certified brass compression glands for
Eexd IIC, Eexe II and general applications.
Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RGM + cable size in mm
SEAL KIT
Termination seals without built in earth tail.
Kit comprises Seal pots, RMX sealing compound,
Stub caps, Conductor sleeving.
Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RPS
BRASS LOCKNUTS
For use with the RGM glands to secure the gland
to the power supply box.
Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RLM
NYLON GLANDS
Quick and easy fit nylon gland designed for fire
alarm installations.
PRODUCT CODE: WIG
COPPER FIXING STRAP
For use when making your own special size
cable groupings. All colours available.
Sizes: 12mm, 18mm
PRODUCT CODE: RSZL RSHL (covered strap)
PRODUCT CODE: RSZ RSH (bare strap)
SERRATED WASHERS
For use with the installation of the gland.
Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
PRODUCT CODE: RLWS
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Tools

PLATE TYPE CRIMPER BENDING LEVER ROTARY STRIPPER

Uses a 3 point crimping plate to lock the stub cap To assist in the dressing of cables or when using Strips cable sheaths.
into the pot. the larger cables. The bending lever will help PRODUCT CODE: ZSUS ( < 9mm dia. cable)
PRODUCT CODE: ZDD + Pot Size in mm save time. ZSU ( > 9mm dia. cable)
PRODUCT CODE: ZBLA (cables 10-16mm) SPARE BLADES: ZSUSB (pack of 5)
ZBLA (cables 16-27mm) ZSUB (pack of 5)

JOISTRIPPER RINGING TOOL WRENCH

Easy to set tool for fast and efficient stripping of: Used to score a light groove around the cables Quick and easy ratchet tool for screwing on
2L1, 2L1.5, 2L2.5, 3L1, 3L1.5, 4L1, 4L1.5 sheath to neatly stop the stripping action. 20mm brass pots to the cable.
PRODUCT CODE: ZSJ PRODUCT CODE: ZR PRODUCT CODE: ZRP (20mm pots only)
SPARE BLADES: ZSJB (sold individually)

For further
information on
our tools and
components
please call our
HAND CRIMPER POT WRENCH
sales team on
A quick and easy tool for crimping the stub caps
into the pots. The ‘T’ bar avoids the need for
Tool ensures quick and accurate screwing on of
the brass pot. Sizes: 20mm, 25mm, 32mm, 40mm.
01978 810789
spanners. PRODUCT CODE: ZPM + Pot Size in mm
PRODUCT CODE: ZDC20
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Product Testing
We have our own purpose built test lab where we continually
test our products against soft skinned fire resistant cables. Both
cables are tested simultaneously under the same conditions.

AT 30 SECONDS

When a flame is introduced the outer LSF cover burns away

on both cables.

AT 3 MINUTES

The mineral cable now has the bare copper sheath exposed
and the fire resistant cable is exposing it’s inner cores. At this
point we introduce the impact test where both cables are
directly struck by a flat, free fall bar at timed intervals. The fire
resistant cables generally fail on the first impact while our
mineral cables are able to withstand constant impact at the
same point for over 1000 strikes without circuit failure and while
still exposed to a flame.

AT 4 MINUTES

The flame is now removed. The fire resistant cable has failed
circuit integrity and all critical circuits are now dead.
Alarmingly, all fire resistant cables tested continue to burn
once the flame is removed which would help sustain and
spread fire. Our Mineral cables will not support fire as the
solid copper sheath and mineral insulation are non flammable
thus continuing to protect all critical circuits.
PRODUCT MARKING LICENCE NO: 040/002 QUALITY SYSTEM ISO 9001:2008
CERTIFICATE NO: 333

CERTIFIED TO BS 60702-1.2002
REFERENCE NO: 333a/01

WREXHAM MINERAL CABLES, Wynnstay Technology Park, Ruabon, Wrexham, LL14 6EN
TEL: 01978 810789 FAX: 01978 821502 www.wrexhammineralcable.com

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