Engineered for Safety

Fire Resistant
Mineral Insulated Cable
 Fire Resistant Mineral Insulated Cable

Buildings Fire Safety

Buildings today are not only designed to be eye catching state-of-the-art architectures, they must be safe
and enduring at the same time. It must be able to withstand various unforeseen circumstances prevalent
in our aggressive environment today. Whilst steel and concrete structures form the physical backbone of
buildings, fire-rated cables act as the main arteries, feeding life by distributing critical power and
activating alarm signals during fire emergencies. This convenience of modern lifestyle comes without
compromising on fire safety. In the event of a fire, a poor quality fire-rated cable is akin to failing arteries
that becomes the main culprit of heat and flame propagation within a building. It is a known fact that the
failure of cable integrity is the main source of fire incidence, leading to major catastrophic damage to
building structures and even loss of human lives. Inferior materials in such cables can emit excessive
smoke, acidic gases and toxic fumes in an event of fire, incapacitating human life.
As such, architects and engineers have the utmost responsibility to ensure every possible safety feature is
in place in the event of fires in buildings. Ensuring and protecting occupants’ safety is an ultimatum.
Hence, selection of fire resistant cables have become even more critical to ensure power connectivity of all
essential facilities such as generator systems, fire alarms, smoke and fire shutters, public address (PA)
systems, emergency lightings, CCTV, lifts and other electrical/electronic systems.

Selecting the Right Cable

The fire resistant cable industry has evolved from the most rigid design of Mineral Insulated Copper
Cladded Cable (MICC) to the flexible Fire Resistant Mineral Insulated Cable (FRMI). Building designs can
be compromised with cheaper cable insulation such as XLPE or PVC. This has undermined and defeated
the purpose of fire performance cable, increasing the risk of flame propagation and hazardous gas
build-up in the event of a fire. Today, structures are getting taller, with more complex building facilities and
more critical space utilization. Hence, the selection criteria of fire resistant cable is most vital in the
prevention and full protection in the event of an untoward situation.

Evolution of FR Cable Design

Performance Driven (MICC) Technology Advancement Cost Compromising

• Mechanically robust (Flexible FRMI) (FR XLPE/PVC)
• Watertight • Ensuring MICC’s performance • Replicate FRMI physically whilst
• Corrosion resistant • More cost effective compromising product quality
• Flameproof • Better flexibility & performance (e.g. flammability
• No hazardous gases • Easy Installation & acidic gases emission)
• Ability to perform during • 110˚C Operating Temperature • Designers are usually confused by
critical moments the few adopted test standards
• 105˚C Operating Temperature • 90˚C Operating Temperature

The selection of cable insulation and sheath materials determines the performance characteristic of the
cable during fire. The window of safety margin is directly corresponding to the degree of operating
temperature, flammability index, smoke and toxicity level as well as the halogen gas content. Hence, it is
vital to ensure consistency in product quality by evaluating the manufacturer’s reputation as well as the
product’s third party accredited testing & certification bodies.

As one of the key players in the fire resistant cable industry, we are fully aware that cost is always an
important factor in all project design consideration. However, we also observed that this factor can be
magnified at different decision-making levels and could be confusing to many project owners. Copper,
being the key material that constitutes more than 50% of the entire cable construction is a price
transparent commodity. What usually determines the cost of the fire resistant cable is the insulation
material used and the value of its production processes. In today’s price competitive market, the type of
insulation material is commonly overlooked and compromised in many installations. We strongly believe
that fire safety should never be compromised in any engineering design.
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 Fire Resistant Mineral Insulated Cable

Engineered for Safety

, the high-performance Fire Resistant Mineral Insulated Cable (FRMI) is the result of joint
venture between EITA Power System Sdn Bhd and Universal Cable (M) Berhad, combining the best fit of
marketing distribution with the best reputation in cable production. is developed based on our
knowledge of ‘Fire Technology’, incorporating new developments in material engineering and our
consistent innovation whilst achieving the highest cable standards in all three main aspects of fire
resistant cable namely in fire performance, prevention and safety requirements. We pride ourselves in our
unceasing innovation in product design and in delivering service excellence to meet the ever changing
market needs.
FRMI 110 is developed to meet the rising pressures faced by consultants in selecting the best
cost effective yet high performance cable for their designs. The highly cross-linked, mineral-filled
insulation compound is engineered to optimize safety requirements, especially in the area of enhanced
thermal ageing properties of 110˚C operating temperature. This compound is non-flammable,
halogen-free, low smoke and toxic emission and is highly self-extinguishing; offering significant cost,
weight and space savings while still providing a superior level of fire safety with enhanced cable life span.

Cable Characteristics

Fire Resistant Flame Retardant Low Smoke Density Operating Zero Halogen Termite & Rodents
IEC 60331-21 IEC 60332-3 IEC 61034-2 Temperature 110˚C IEC 60754-1 & 2 Resistant (Optional)
BS 6387 CWZ (22,23,24) BS EN 50363-1 BS EN 50525-1

Current Ratings

Correction Factors for Ambient Air Temperature

Ambient Temperature˚C 25 30 35 40 45 50 55 60
Correction Factors 1.04 1.00 0.96 0.91 0.87 0.82 0.76 0.71

Correction Factors for Groupings

Number of circuits 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Single layer direct clipped Touching 0.85 0.79 0.75 0.73 0.72 0.72 0.71 0.70
on a non-metallic surface Spaced* 0.94 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
Single layer Multi-core on a Touching 0.86 0.81 0.77 0.75 0.74 0.73 0.73 0.72
perforated metal cable tray Spaced* 0.91 0.89 0.88 0.87 0.87
vertical or horizontal
Single layer Single-core on Horizontal 0.90 0.85
a perforated metal cable Vertical 0.85
tray touching

* Space by a clearance between adjacent surfaces of at least one cable diameter. No correction factor is needed, where horizontal clearance
between adjacent cables exceeds 2 cable diameters.
The above are applicable to groups of cables all of one size. If a cable is expected to carry <30% of its grouped ratings, it may be ignored for
the purpose of obtaining the correct factor for the rest of the groups.

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 FR MI 110 Cable / Single Core

Single Insulated
Cable Construction
Temperature Rating 110˚C
Voltage, Uo/U 600 /1000 V.
Conductor Plain Annealed Copper Wire: IEC 60228 (Class 2)
Fire Proof Layer Glass Mica Tape
Insulation Flame Retardant Cross-linked LSOH Mineral Insulation; RED, BLACK

Cable Characteristic / Performance

Fire Resistant in compliance to IEC 60331-21, BS 6387 CWZ
Flame Retardant in compliance to IEC 60332-3 (22, 23, 24)
Operation temperature at 110˚C in compliance to BS EN 50363-1
Zero Halogen Content in compliance to IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2 and BS EN 50525-1
Low Smoke Density in compliance to IEC 61034-2.
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) shall be greater than 30% In accordance with ASTM D2863
Voltage Test 3.5 kV / 5 min.
Minimum Bending Radius 6 ~ 8 times of overall diameter (OD)

Conductor Current Rating Current Rating Voltage Drop

Nominal Approx. Approx. in Air in Enclosed
No. of Nominal insulation diameter of cable
Size thickness cable weight 1 phase 3 phase 1 phase 3 phase 1 phase 3 phase
strands diameter
2 cables Trefoil 2 cables Trefoil Trefoil
mm2 No. mm mm mm Kg / Km Amps Amps mV / A *m
1.5 7 1.6 0.7 3.5 25 33 25 28 22 32.8 28.4
2.5 7 2.0 0.8 4.1 35 44 35 38 30 20.1 17.4
4 7 2.6 0.8 4.7 50 58 46 50 40 12.5 10.8
6 7 3.1 0.8 5.2 70 74 60 64 52 8.34 7.22
10 7 4.1 1.0 6.6 110 104 85 91 75 4.96 4.29
16 7 4.8 1.0 7.4 170 137 113 120 99 3.12 2.70
25 7 6.0 1.2 9.1 270 184 155 162 137 1.98 1.71
35 7 7.2 1.2 10.2 370 227 192 204 172 1.43 1.24
50 19 8.4 1.4 11.8 490 276 237 228 196 1.06 0.919
70 19 10.1 1.4 13.5 690 350 302 287 250 0.744 0.645
95 19 11.8 1.6 15.7 960 434 378 352 307 0.548 0.474
120 19 13.4 1.6 17.2 1,190 505 442 410 359 0.445 0.385
150 19 14.8 1.8 19.0 1,480 579 510 458 403 0.372 0.323
185 37 16.6 2.0 21.2 1,830 670 594 530 470 0.312 0.270
240 37 19.0 2.2 24.0 2,390 799 713 624 557 0.258 0.223
300 37 21.3 2.4 27.0 3,010 925 830 713 640 0.227 0.196
400 61 24.1 2.6 30.1 3,820 1075 970 850 767 0.201 0.174
500 61 27.1 2.8 33.5 4,790 1241 1124 980 888 0.184 0.159
630 61 30.8 2.8 37.2 6,090 1428 1298 1142 1038 0.170 0.147

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 FR MI 110 Comms Screened Cable - S/UTP
Double Insulated
Cable Construction
Temperature Rating 110˚C
Voltage, Uo/U 300 /500 V.
Conductor Plain Annealed Copper Wire: IEC 60228 (Class 2)
Fire Proof Layer Glass Mica Tape
Insulation Flame Retardant Cross-linked LSOH Mineral Insulation
Black & White (Insulated core with numbering)
Filler No
Drain Wire Tinned Annealed Copper Wire
Overall Screen Aluminium Foil
Binder (if any) Binder Tape
Shealth Flame Retardant LSOH Compound ; RED

Cable Characteristic / Performance

Fire Resistant in compliance to IEC 60331-21, BS 6387 CWZ
Flame Retardant in compliance to IEC 60332-3 (22, 23, 24)
Operating temperature at 110˚C in compliance to BS EN 50363-1
Zero Halogen Content in compliance to IEC 60754-1, IEC 60754-2 and BS EN 50525-1
Low Smoke density in compliance to IEC 61034-2
Limiting Oxygen Index (LOI) shall be greater than 30% In accordance with ASTM D2863
Voltage Test 2 kV / 1 min
Minimum Bending Radius 6 ~ 8 times of overall diameter (OD)

Conductor Nominal Nominal Approx. Approx.

No. of Nominal insulation sheath diameter of cable
Size strands diameter thickness thickness cable weight
No x mm2 No. mm mm mm mm Kg / Km
1 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 0.9 8.6 80
2 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.1 10.3 130
3 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.2 13.7 190
4 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.2 15.1 240
5 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.2 16.7 290
7 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.2 18.3 370
10 Pr x 1.0 7 1.3 0.6 1.4 23.8 540
1 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 0.9 9.6 100
2 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.2 11.7 170
3 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.2 15.6 250
4 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.2 17.3 320
5 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.3 19.2 390
7 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.3 21.0 510
10 Pr x 1.5 7 1.6 0.7 1.5 27.4 730
1 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.0 11.1 130
2 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.3 13.4 230
3 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.3 18.0 340
4 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.3 20.0 440
5 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.4 23.3 540
7 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.4 24.4 710
10 Pr x 2.5 7 2.0 0.8 1.7 32.1 1040

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 Marketed by:
EITA Power System Sdn. Bhd.
(A member of EITA Resources Berhad)
Lot 4, Block A, Jalan SS13/7,
Subang Jaya Industrial Estate,
47500 Subang Jaya,
Selangor, Malaysia
Tel : +603-5637 8363
Fax : +603-5636 0538

Manufactured by:
Universal Cable (M) Berhad
No. 33, Jalan Tiran,
Kangkar Tebrau,
81100 Johor Bahru,
Johor, Malaysia
Tel : +607-355 3333
Fax : +607-355 5298

The Information is subject to change without prior notice.

PY / FR / 2016 - 05. All rights reserved.