How to do fire prevention measures in advance for cables

Oct 19, 2022

Once the cable catches fire, we all know that the consequences will be disastrous, not only causing economic losses, but also people's personal safety. Especially where cables are used, such as aerospace, radar power stations, transportation tracks, and military fields. If there is a fire, the consequences will be unimaginable, so in order to prevent the occurrence of wire and cable fire accidents, we should understand the relevant preventive measures to prevent them from happening, and then take you to understand.


1. Purchase cables that meet thermal stability requirements


When purchasing the required cables, you should choose the heating requirements that meet the long-term rated load under normal circumstances. And in the case of short circuit, it can meet the short-term thermal stability, and avoid the cable catching fire due to overheating.  


2. Prevent the cable from running overload


When the cable is running under load, it generally does not exceed the rated load. If it is overloaded, the overload running time of the cable should be strictly controlled to avoid overload heating and cause the cable to catch fire.


3. Prevent fire from entering the cable


When working with open flames near the cable, precautions should be taken to prevent fire from entering the cable.


4. Regular maintenance and testing of cables


According to the relevant regulations and the actual situation of cable operation, the cable should be regularly repaired and tested, so as to deal with cable defects and discover latent faults in time, ensure the safe operation of the cable and avoid the occurrence of cable fires.


The above are the fire protection measures for cables, do a good job in cable fire protection measures, and prevent problems before they happen. To avoid serious consequences, remember to conduct regular inspections and maintenance tests on the cables, and clean up the surrounding garbage and water in time. When purchasing cables, you should also pay attention to purchasing cables that meet the actual application.


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