Do you need CPR and ECA classified coaxial cable? At Deltron, you will find high-quality coaxial cables in lengths of 1 meter, 100 meters, or more on a reel.
CPR and ECA classification of coaxial cables: what you need to know
As part of the Construction Products Regulation (CPR) of 2011, Europe has established new categories for the fire safety of cables. This requires a new assessment of fire safety in buildings. Cables are now classified into seven classes based on fire spread and heat release. The introduction and supply of these CPR cables took place gradually, with full compliance with the new regulations from July 1, 2017.
CPR Performance Classes
Cables are classified into the following seven Euroclasses:
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Aca: No contribution to fire
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B1ca: Very limited contribution to fire
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B2ca: Limited contribution to fire
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Cca: Moderate contribution to fire
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Dca: Acceptable contribution to fire
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Eca: Minimal contribution to fire
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Fca: Contribution to full fire
Availability and Use
As of March 1, 2017, the first cables with fire class Eca were available for use in buildings with a low fire risk. Cables for buildings with medium (Dca), high (Cca), and very high (B2ca) fire risk followed shortly thereafter.
Additional Classifications
In addition to the primary fire classifications, three additional classification levels have been defined:
- Smoke production (s)
- Flaming droplets/particles (d)
- Acidity of smoke (a)
These additional classifications apply to cables in classes B1ca to Dca.
Product Certification for Coaxial Cables
The certification of reliable cables in classes Eca and above is carried out by Notified Bodies under EU product certification. Requirements vary depending on fire performance: the higher the CPR class, the stricter the requirements.
Dutch Standards for Coaxial Cables
In the Netherlands, European requirements have been translated into the new NEN8012 standard. This standard limits fire classifications to four categories:
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Low fire risk: Eca
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Medium fire risk: Dca-s3,d2,a3
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High fire risk: Cca-s1,d1,a1
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Very high fire risk: B2ca-s1,d1,a1
CPR classification provides a structured approach to assessing the fire safety of cables in buildings, thereby improving both the safety and reliability of installations. It is essential to select the correct cables based on the specific fire risk of the building in which they are installed.
Deltron offers a wide range of coaxial cables including:
- HF240 PVC
- HF-2500
- HF-5000
- RG58
- RG213 BX
- RG213 UBX
- RG213 MIL-C-17
- RG142 B/U
- RG 178 B/U
- RG179 B/U
- RG316 U
- Aircell
- Aircom
- Ecoflex
- And more
*The RG58, RG213 BX, RG213 UBX, RG213 MIL-C-17, HF2500, and HF5000 coaxial cables are CPR / ECA-class certified.
You can easily order coaxial cable from us online. Choose the desired coaxial cable, the number of meters you need, and order it today. We have a large stock of products, so they will be delivered within 1 to 3 working days! Do you have any questions? Please feel free to contact us via the contact form or email info@deltron.nl; we are happy to help!
