Mineral Insulated Cables (MICC)

Mineral insulated technology uses only inorganic materials such as copper and magnesium oxide, they are more resistant to fires than plastic-insulated cables. MI cables are used in critical fire protection applications such as alarm circuits, fire pumps, and smoke control systems. In process industries handling flammable fluids MI cable is used where small fires would otherwise cause damage to control or power cables. MI cable is also highly resistant to ionizing radiation and so finds applications in instrumentation for nuclear reactors and nuclear physics apparatus.

MI cables may be covered with a plastic sheath, coloured for identification purposes. The plastic sheath also provides additional corrosion protection for the copper sheath.

The metal tube shields the conductors from electromagnetic interference. The metal sheath also physically protects the conductors, most importantly from accidental contact with other energised conductors.

Benefits of mineral insulated copper cable include:

    Superior ampacity
    Free Air Cable Rating
    Easy to Install
    Ideal for retrofits

Historically, fire safety of critical circuits was achieved by running conventional cables behind a heat barrier such as a gypsum board or hollow concrete block; or by embedding the conductors in concrete.

We offers NFPA-approved two-hour fire resistance rating and works in systems including:

    Fire alarms and emergency lighting
    Fire pumps
    Emergency elevators
    Smoke extraction and emergency ventilation fans in tunnels
    Backup generators
    Industrial and petrochemical plants
    And more

Mineral Insulated cable combine dependability, versatility and performance with exceptional temperature and electrical performance.