What is Low Smoke Zero Halogen Material?

Low smoke zero halogen material is a new type of environmentally friendly plastic with excellent fire safety characteristics. The main materials of low smoke zero halogen sheath materials include thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO), etc. Its most famous features are low smoke and halogen-free. Low smoke means that the amount of smoke produced by this sheath material during combustion is very small. Which is much lower than traditional cable sheath materials such as PVC. This helps people to see the surrounding environment more easily in a fire and facilitate escape. Halogen-free means that the material does not contain halogen elements such as fluorine and bromine, and no toxic gas is produced when burned. Thereby reducing the harm to the environment and human body. Low smoke halogen free material can withstand higher temperatures and can usually be used in the range of -60℃~125℃. LSZH material has good weather resistance and is not easy to age, crack, discolor, etc. At the same time, low smoke halogen free LSZH Jacket Material has excellent elasticity and tear resistance, which can protect wires and cables from mechanical damage.

Application areas of LSZH Material

1. It can be used for the protection of wires and cables in power transmission and distribution systems to ensure the safety and reliability of power transmission.
2. It can be used for cable protection in communication systems.Such as telephones, networks, and televisions to ensure the stability and clarity of communication signals.
3. It can be used for public facilities in centralized office areas, public transportation railway systems, nuclear power plants, refineries, etc. These places have high requirements for fire safety and environmental protection performance.
4. Low Smoke Zero Halogen Materialis used in data centers. Data centers are full of dense cables and a large amount of cooling infrastructure. The use of low smoke halogen-free sheath materials can reduce fire risks and protect personnel safety.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Low Smoke Zero Halogen sheath LSZH Jacket Material

Advantages:

1. Good flame retardancy and low toxicity;
2. Heat resistance and cold resistance;
3. Excellent processing performance;
4. Good mechanical properties, such as tensile strength and fracture growth rate. It can meet the use requirements of cables in different application scenarios.
5. Good environmental performance, in line with environmental protection standards.Such as ROHS, and will not pollute the environment.

Disadvantages

The price is relatively high. The production of low smoke halogen free sheaths requires more steps and manufacturing time, and the cost is relatively high;

Flexibility and bending performance are lower than traditional materials.

Summary

With the continuous advancement of technology and the improvement of environmental awareness, low smoke zero halogen lszh jacket material are playing an increasingly important role in the field of wire and cable protection due to their unique advantages and wide application areas. If you don’t know how to choose lszh material, you can contact us at any time.