What is N2XH Cable?
What is N2XH Cable? Cables are circuit elements that transmit electrical energy in circuits. Many devices and circuit elements, especially electronic devices, work with transmitted electrical energy. Cables are indispensable elements for the operation of the elements in the circuit and the transfer of electrical energy. They are divided into different types according to their purpose of use, the materials they are produced from and the properties they have. These include energy cables, signal and control cables, fixed and mobile facility cables (according to facility specifications), thermoplastic, rubber and paper insulated cables (according to insulator sheath), telephone cables, high and low capacity heavy duty cables (according to operating conditions). .
N2XH cable is made of single or stranded copper conductor and has special synthetic insulation and special synthetic outer sheath. “N” in the name of the cable means that the product is produced in accordance with VDE standards, “2X” means that it is a product with XLPE insulation, and “H” means that it has a halogen-free sheath.
Since N2XH cable has a durable structure, it is widely used in places where the structure is important and safety is at the forefront. N2XH cables are a type of cable used in projects that are very large from houses, as the installations of the houses are not very long and there is no high current draw in the houses. At the same time, they can be used outside in residential and industrial areas, underground, in energy facilities where sudden load changes occur in cable channels.
Features of N2XH Cable
N2XH cables are extensively used in indoor and outdoor places such as schools, hospitals, shopping malls, meeting rooms where mandatory security measures are needed. In the event of a fire in such collective living areas, it can be very difficult to respond to the fire and to evacuate people out of the building by preventing any harm. Since most of the fires originate from the electrical installation, it is important to choose the electrical cables used in the building structure in the most appropriate way among the products with superior technical characteristics.
Cables used in large facilities and collective living areas are expected to have the feature of preventing the emergence and growth of any fire and to have the highest level of security. N2XH is a very successful product in terms of preventing the dangers that may arise from an insufficiently safe installation cable structure. N2XH cable types can be classified according to the material used in their production and the number of cores. During the cable selection, the selection should be made in accordance with the characteristics of the place to be used, especially the number of cores of the cable should be determined correctly. N2XH cables have a flame retardant and halogen-free structure. In this way, they prevent the formation of a dense smoke layer in case of a possible fire. At the same time, N2XH cables are effective in evacuating the place where they are used, even if there is a fire, with their properties that prevent the flame from growing.
Due to their halogen-free structure, N2XH cables are used extremely frequently and safely in public living spaces. Since they have flame protection feature, they contribute to minimizing possible loss of life and property in case of fire. When a fire breaks out in any facility or building, the first thing that comes to mind for many people is electrical installation. Halogen-free cables that provide fire protection play a very effective role in the development of effective fire protection systems.
Halogen contains elements such as bromine, iodine, fluorine and chlorine. In halogen-free products, it is not possible to release corrosive and toxic gases into the air during fire. Thanks to this feature, it is possible to provide relatively life safety in fires in closed environments that can cause great dangers. Corrosion and deterioration on metallic surfaces are prevented, so such undesirable situations are avoided with less casualties. Due to their flame retardant properties, halogen-free cables are widely used in places such as hotels, railways, cinemas, airplanes, airport terminal buildings, and theaters.
How to Choose a Cable?
Cables usage level and ambient operating temperature must be determined accurately. They can be classified in three different ways, according to the environmental purposes of the cable, the places of use and the insulation levels. When choosing a cable, first of all, its usage areas and purposes should be determined. In addition, the insulation operating temperature of the cable is a very effective factor in the selection of insulation and protective sheath material. The length of the cable affects the selection of the cross-section and it should be taken into account whether the cable will be mobile or fixed.
The cables should be chosen in a way that is suitable for the system and the level in which they will be used. Choosing an unsuitable type of cable can result in circuit damage, inability to conduct electrical current, blown fuses, and many other problems. In order to avoid such problems, it is necessary to determine the type of cable with the features required by the circuit very well and to choose the appropriate cable. Preferring the products produced by the brands that produce high quality and durable cables during the selection, and the quality of which is assured, will provide long-lasting use.
