NHXCH FE180 E30 Cable

What is NHXCH FE180 E30 Cable?

The NHXCH FE180-E30 Cable is a German-standard, halogen-free, low-voltage (0.6/1kV) fire-survival power and control cable engineered in compliance with DIN VDE 0266 and DIN VDE 0276-604. It is specifically designed for fixed indoor installations across critical public facilities, commercial complexes, and industrial networks where high fire safety regulations require the preservation of equipment operation and human safety during thermal events.

The designation FE180-E30 signifies dual fire protection performance: FE 180 denotes insulation integrity under direct flame exposure for up to 180 minutes according to DIN VDE 0472-814 and IEC 60331, while E 30 confirms functional system circuit integrity for a minimum of 30 minutes in full cable-support assemblies. Featuring cross-linked halogen-free insulation, an integrated concentric copper screen, and an orange LSZH outer sheath tested to IEC/EN 60332-3-24, the cable emits no corrosive acid fumes and produces minimal optical smoke, ensuring clear escape routes and protecting digital equipment from acidic degradation.

NHXCH FE180-E30 Cable Construction

• Conductor: High-conductivity plain annealed copper; RE Class 1 circular solid copper or RM Class 2 circular/shaped stranded copper conforming to EN 60228.
• Insulation: Cross-linked Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) flame-resistant compound.
• Bedding / Inner Sheath: Extruded Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) compound enclosing the laid-up cores.
• Concentric Conductor / Screen: Layer of plain copper wires bound with an open counter-helical copper tape, acting as a low-impedance neutral/protective earth conductor and EMC shield.
• Outer Sheath: Thermoplastic Low Smoke Zero Halogen (LSZH) flame-retardant compound.
• Core Identification: 2 cores: Brown, Blue; 3 cores: Brown, Black, Grey; 4 cores: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue; 5 cores: Brown, Black, Grey, Blue, Black; 7 cores and above: Black with continuous White numerical numbering.
• Sheath Colour: Safety Orange.

Applications

NHXCH FE180-E30 safety cables are engineered for indoor fixed wiring where 30-minute functional survivability is legally required for emergency installations:

• Emergency Evacuation & Lighting: Power supply lines for central emergency battery luminaires, exit signage, and fire brigade elevator power supplies.
• Smoke Clearance & Dampers: Fire-resistant connection circuits feeding motorized smoke-spill dampers, pressurized stairwell fans, and extract systems.
• Fire Detection & Alarm Systems: Operational links for automatic alarm sirens, localized fire control panels, and voice communication systems.
• High-Occupancy Public Buildings: Hospitals, airports, underground transit hubs, high-rise buildings, and data facilities (strictly for indoor routing; not permitted for direct burial in soil or water).

Specifications & Dimensions

Huadong Cable Group manufactures the full range of NHXCH FE180-E30 safety cables across 2-core configurations from 1.5mm² to 2.5mm², 3-core configurations from 1.5mm² to 240mm², 4-core configurations from 1.5mm² to 240mm², 5-core configurations from 2.5mm² to 6mm², and multi-core control configurations up to 30 cores at 1.5mm² and 2.5mm². Rated for 0.6/1kV across an operating temperature range of -5°C to +90°C, the cable series features nominal overall diameters from 10.8mm (2 × 1.5/1.5mm²) up to 65.8mm (4 × 240/120mm²) and unit weights spanning 133 kg/km to 12,141 kg/km. Conductor DC resistance values at 20°C strictly conform to EN 60228 standards (from 12.1 Ω/km for 1.5mm² down to 0.0754 Ω/km for 240mm²), delivering multi-core air-rated current-carrying capacities up to 783A under a minimum installation bending radius of 12 times the overall diameter in strict accordance with DIN VDE 0266 and DIN VDE 0276-604 requirements.

Standards

Design & Testing Specifications: DIN VDE 0266, DIN VDE 0276-604, DIN VDE 0472-814, EN 60228
Fire Resistance & Circuit Integrity: Insulation integrity FE 180 (IEC 60331 / DIN VDE 0472-814), System circuit integrity E 30 (DIN 4102-12)
Flame Retardancy: IEC/EN 60332-3-24 (Bunched vertical cable fire propagation test)
Operating & Thermal Ratings: Voltage Rating Uo/U: 0.6/1kV; Operating Temperature: -5°C to +90°C; Minimum Bending Radius: 12 × OD
Regulatory Directives: Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU, RoHS Directive 2015/65/EU, REACH EC 1907/2006, CE Marked

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the technical difference between the FE 180 and E 30 ratings?
A: FE 180 denotes the intrinsic insulation integrity of the cable under burner flame test for 180 minutes per IEC 60331, whereas E 30 verifies that the complete installed system—including cable, trays, and clamps—maintains functional circuit continuity for at least 30 minutes under standardized fire curve testing.

Q: Can NHXCH FE180-E30 cable be installed outdoors or buried underground?
A: No, standard specification guidelines state that these safety cables are engineered for indoor installations and must not be installed directly into the ground or into water.

Q: What is the function of the concentric copper conductor?
A: The concentric conductor of helical copper wires and copper tape acts as a low-impedance neutral or protective earth (PE) path and provides an electrostatic shield against electromagnetic interference (EMI).

Q: What payment terms does Huadong Cable accept for international orders?
A: We accept standard international commercial payment terms, primarily Telegraphic Transfer (T/T, 30% advance deposit and 70% against shipping documents) and 100% Irrevocable Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight.

NHXCH FE180 E30 Cable – Why Choose Huadong Cable?

Huadong Cable Group manufactures NHXCH FE180 E30 halogen-free safety cables in strict adherence to DIN VDE 0266 and DIN VDE 0276-604 standards. Using 99.99% high-purity electrolytic copper, our lines manufacture RE solid and RM stranded conductors with tight dimensional tolerance. Advanced compounding and co-extrusion technology produce halogen-free flame-retardant insulation and inner bedding layers that maintain phase separation up to 180 minutes under fire testing (FE 180) and pass bunched cable flame propagation tests according to IEC/EN 60332-3-24.

With more than 20 years of precision cable engineering expertise, Huadong Cable Group operates manufacturing facilities certified to ISO 9001, CE, RoHS, and REACH protocols. Supplying directly from our manufacturing facility eliminates intermediary agent markups, allowing us to offer competitive factory-direct pricing, 100% routine Mill Test Certificates (MTC) tested in accredited testing facilities, continuous drum lengths packaged on ISPM 15 heat-treated export wooden reels, and dependable logistics for international contractors and electrical distributors worldwide.