The new Abtech BPGF Fire Resistant Enclosures are available in 2 sizes and the junction boxes are pre-assembled with fire rated ceramic terminal blocks – faster installation, site error reductions, ready-to-fit.
The fire rated enclosures are complete with four M20 threaded entries, two stainless steel plugs and two transit plugs providing increased fire survivability for safety critical electronic and electrical circuits including power, lighting and emergency circuits – satisfying fire safety requirements according to PH120 (BS EN 50200 and BS 8434-2)
BS EN 50200:2015Â Method Of Test For Resistance To Fire Of Unprotected Small Cables For Use In Emergency Circuits
BS 8434-2:2003+A2:2009 Methods Of Test For Assessment Of The Fire Integrity Of Electric Cables. Test For Unprotected Small Cables For Use In Emergency Circuits. BS EN 50200 With A 930° Flame & Water Spray
Fire Resistance Testing enclosures
Fire rated enclosures assembled with 8-way or 12-way ceramic terminals
PH120
Insulation integrity (120-minute exposure) in accordance with BS EN 50200 & BS 8434-2 (>9300 C) with exposure to fire with water spray & mechanical shock. Rated voltage 600V rms.
IEC 331
Insulation integrity (180-minute exposure) in accordance with IEC (>7500 C) with exposure to fire with water spray & mechanical shock. Electrical system fully functional before, during and after test.
Enclosure Specification
Enclosure Type:Â Pre-assembled Fire Resistant GRP
Ingress Protection:Â IP66 to EN60529
Impact Resistance:Â >7Nm
Ambient Temperature Rating:Â -650 C to +1300 C (for normal operation)
Enclosure Material:Â Glass reinforced polyester in grey (RAL 7001). Captive 316 stainless steel fasteners and inserts. Ceramic terminal block.
Oxygen Density:Â 41.8%
Smoke Density:Â 0.0328
Toxicity: CITNLP = 0.05 ‘R’ Value to BS6853 Annex B.1 = 0.23
Electrical Connector Size:Â Up to 6sqmm
Fire Rated Enclosure Reference
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Depth (mm)
No Of Terminals
Maximum Conductor Size
Abtech BPG6F-120
122
120
90
8
6sqmm
Abtech BPG8F-120
160
160
90
12
6sqmm
Dimensions
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Working closely with clients and our supply chain we can assess the condition and degradation of your hazardous area installations and implement specifications to manage the planned replacement of legacy equipment conformant with international classifications including ATEX and IECEx.
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