Fire Protection Junction Boxes
Come With Range Of Pre-Fit
Ceramic Terminal Blocks
S
pelsberg has enhanced its
ensure functional integrity in the event of a
The terminals are made from a ceramic
popular WKE range of fire
major fire, protecting safety circuits which
that can withstand very high temperatures.
protection cable junction
must remain operational for sufficient time
and connection boxes with
during a fire. Functional integrity to the
“Space for you”
the introduction of the WKE Duo. The
highest standard is required in applications
Spelsberg’s company philosophy is based
WKE Duo features a new design that can
such as power plants, hotels, hospital,
around the idea of providing flexibility
be supplied with different sized terminal
airports and shopping malls where it is
and freedom to its customers. The space
blocks and allows different core section
vital that safety systems including alarms,
provided within each junction box; the
cables up to 16mm to be terminated in the
sprinklers, emergency lighting and
large distribution and warehousing space;
same box.
ventilation continue to operate.
and the freedom to customise almost
WKE Duo cable junction boxes are
available in five sizes from 100mm x
100mm x 50mm to 256mm x 171mm
x 106mm and can accommodate cable
diameters up to 16mm. These cable and
junction boxes are supplied fully preassembled and with all accessories fitted.
Environmental protection is to IP54/IP65
standards. The ceramic terminals are also
available in a range of different sizes,
offering durability in conditions of extreme
heat.
The Duo boxes are certified in
accordance with EN60670, with
electrical function integrity E30
to E90 according to EIN 4012 Part
12 for guaranteed protection for
30-90 minutes. In addition they
offer insulation integrity FE180
according to IEC 60331-11 for 180
minutes against electrical shock
under fire conditions.
The WKE Duo design also ensures
a functional life of 120 minutes at a
Features of the new enclosures include
temperature of 400degC, rated according
external mounting brackets for quick
to EN12101-3.
installation and options for mounting
the enclosure on the cable tray. WKE Duo
junction boxes have been designed to
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The Duo boxes are manufactured from a
special duroplastic which is halogen free
so that they do not create noxious fumes.
any product, irrespective of quantity, all
equates to “Space for you”.
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