Inst ToolsInst ToolsInst Tools
  • Courses
  • Automation
    • PLC
    • Control System
    • Safety System
    • Communication
    • Fire & Gas System
  • Instrumentation
    • Design
    • Pressure
    • Temperature
    • Flow
    • Level
    • Vibration
    • Analyzer
    • Control Valve
    • Switch
    • Calibration
    • Erection & Commissioning
  • Interview
    • Instrumentation
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Practical
  • Q&A
    • Instrumentation
    • Control System
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Analog Electronics
    • Digital Electronics
    • Power Electronics
    • Microprocessor
  • Request
Search
  • Books
  • Software
  • Projects
  • Process
  • Tools
  • Basics
  • Formula
  • Power Plant
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Electrical Basics
  • Animation
  • Standards
  • 4-20 mA Course
  • Siemens PLC Course
Reading: Difference Between Flame Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables
Share
Font ResizerAa
Inst ToolsInst Tools
Font ResizerAa
  • Courses
  • Design
  • PLC
  • Interview
  • Control System
Search
  • Courses
  • Automation
    • PLC
    • Control System
    • Safety System
    • Communication
    • Fire & Gas System
  • Instrumentation
    • Design
    • Pressure
    • Temperature
    • Flow
    • Level
    • Vibration
    • Analyzer
    • Control Valve
    • Switch
    • Calibration
    • Erection & Commissioning
  • Interview
    • Instrumentation
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Practical
  • Q&A
    • Instrumentation
    • Control System
    • Electrical
    • Electronics
    • Analog Electronics
    • Digital Electronics
    • Power Electronics
    • Microprocessor
  • Request
Follow US
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Inst Tools > Blog > Electrical Basics > Difference Between Flame Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables

Difference Between Flame Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables

In this post, we will learn the difference between flame-resistant and flame retardant cables used in industries.

Last updated: July 15, 2023 12:59 pm
Viral Nagda
Electrical Basics
No Comments
Share
4 Min Read
SHARE

In this post, we will see the difference between flame-resistant and flame retardant cables.

Contents
What is a Flame Resistant Cable?What is a Flame Retardant Cable?Difference Between Flame Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables

Fire protection is a very important factor when used in electrical cables. In today’s world of rapid construction and engineering, if there is no fire safety in the cables used, then it can be hazardous for human life as well as the nearby environment.

So, the fire resistance factor should also be taken into care when choosing an electrical cable. Majorly, two types of fire safety cables are used everywhere – flame resistant and flame retardant.

In this post, we will see the difference between flame-resistant and flame retardant cables.

Flame Cables

What is a Flame Resistant Cable?

As the name implies, a flame resistant cable is one that will continue to operate and not burn in case of fire. Without melting, it will resist high temperatures and prevent itself from burning.

Typically, it can survive temperatures of up to 300 deg C. So, it is designed to maintain circuit integrity and continue to work for a specified amount of time (means this cable cannot resist fire for long hours, but only till a specified amount of time).

These cables operate under IEC 60331 and BS 6387 standards. So, the material used in covering the cable is non-flammable.

What is a Flame Retardant Cable?

As the name implies, a flame retardant cable is one that will continue to operate in case of fire; but it will burn slowly and prevent the fire from spreading by reducing the amount of heat released from a fire and the potential for a fire to spread. Thus, they inhibit or suppress the combustion process.

These cables either self-distinguish themselves or burn slowly; thus preventing the fire from spreading to other areas. These cables operate under IEC 60332, BS EN 60332, EN 50265, and BS 4066 standards.

Difference Between Flame Resistant and Flame Retardant Cables

Below are the key points which differentiate both of them.

  • The first and foremost major difference is that a flame resistant cable will not catch fire; whereas a flame retardant cable catches fire, but works slowly and does not allow the flame to spread quickly in the surrounding.
  • Flame-resistant cables do not prevent fire from spreading to other nearby areas; whereas flame retardant cables prevent fire from spreading to other nearby areas.
  • Generally, fire-resistant cable has a red outer sheath while flame retardant cables have a grey or black outer sheath.
  • Differentiating between which cable to use depends on the application. If you do not want that the cable be destroyed, then you can use flame-resistant cables; whereas if you do not want the fire to spread quickly to nearby areas, then you can use flame-retardant cables.

In this way, we saw the difference between flame-resistant and flame retardant cables.

If you liked this article, then please subscribe to our YouTube Channel for Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation, PLC, and SCADA video tutorials.

You can also follow us on Facebook and Twitter to receive daily updates.

Read Next:

  • Single Core and Multi-Core Cables
  • Difference Between HV and LV Cables
  • Types of Cables in Industrial Automation
  • Instrumentation Cables Testing Steps
  • Materials in Instrumentation Cables
Don't Miss Our Updates
Be the first to get exclusive content straight to your email.
We promise not to spam you. You can unsubscribe at any time.
Invalid email address
You've successfully subscribed !

Continue Reading

What are Inverse Time and Instantaneous Trip Circuit Breakers?
Worldwide Voltage & Frequency Values
Types of MCB
How to Test a Motor using Megger?
Electrical Components Overheating – Causes, Troubles, Prevent
Why is Motor Control Required in Control Systems?
Share This Article
Facebook Whatsapp Whatsapp LinkedIn Copy Link
Share
Leave a Comment

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Stay Connected

128.3kFollowersLike
69.1kFollowersFollow
210kSubscribersSubscribe
38kFollowersFollow

Categories

Explore More

Circuit Breaker Working Principle Animation
Difference between Single-phase and Three-phase Power
Working Principle of Overload Relay
100 Electronics and Electrical Projects for Engineering Students
Motor Forward and Reverse Direction Control using Limit Switches
How Motor Star Delta Starter Works ?
Why Circuit Breakers Don’t Protect People?
What is an Inductor? – Types of Inductors

Keep Learning

Wave Trap in Power Line carrier Communication

What is a Wave Trap? – Power Line Carrier Communication

How do AC drives work

How do AC Drives Work? – Variable Frequency Drive (VFD)

Electrical Conduit

What is Electrical Conduit? Types, Advantages, Disadvantages

SCADA in Power System

Electrical Energy Management System and SCADA in Power System

What is a Multi-Core Cable

Difference Between Single Core and Multi-Core Cables

Top 10 Common Mistakes on Electrical Systems

Top 10 Common Mistakes on Electrical Systems

How to Check the Continuity of Protective Conductors

How to Check the Continuity of Protective Conductors?

Difference between Analog Signal and Digital Signal

What are Analog and Digital Signals? Differences, Examples

Learn More

Instrumentation Impulse Lines

All About Instrumentation Impulse Lines

Emerson ASCO Solenoid valve references

SIS Solenoid Valves – Safety PLC

Hydraulic Actuator Principle

What is a Hydraulic Actuator ?

Percentage-to-Process-Variable-Conversion

Formula for Percentage to Process Variable Conversion

Difference Between Isolator and Circuit Breaker

Difference Between Isolator and Circuit Breaker

Poorly Built Switchgears

Poorly Built Switchgears – Why Breaker Parts Tear apart or don’t work?

Frequency Response MCQ

Experimentation of Transfer Function

PLC Program to Operate Stamping of Parts

PLC Application for Stamping Operation – Example Programming

Menu

  • About
  • Privacy Policy
  • Copyright

Quick Links

  • Learn PLC
  • Helping Hand
  • Part Time Job

YouTube Subscribe

Follow US
All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?