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  • LSF vs LSHF (LSZH) - There is a Difference!

    LSF vs LSHF (LSZH) - There is a Difference!

    Feb 01, 2021

    If you learn nothing more from this article, at least remember this, LSF cable (Low Smoke and Fume) and LSHF cable (Low smoke Halogen Free) are not different names for the same thing. But you may be forgiven if you thought they were...

  • Cable Sheath Materials - What You Need to Know

    Cable Sheath Materials - What You Need to Know

    Aug 20, 2020

    Insulation and sheath are the components of a cable that protect the conductor. The insulation isolates the flow of electricity, and the sheath wraps around the outside of the cable to protect the conductors inside and enable electricity transmission.

  • Security Cabling - Putting You in the Picture

    Security Cabling - Putting You in the Picture

    Aug 08, 2019

    Some years ago the security world was inundated with ‘wireless’ radio frequency security products ranging from detectors to cameras. So why twenty years on are cables still so important? The short answer is that in the majority of cases cable is simply

  • CPR - Frequently Asked Questions

    Oct 26, 2017

    CPR is the law so you have to conform. True, it’s a European regulation so we don’t have a choice...

  • Antennax™ Cables 50Ω and 75Ω

    Apr 02, 2013

    Antennax™ cables provide ultra-low loss performance from transceiver to an aerial or dish. Developed for microwave, satellite, VSAT and communications, these cables are manufactured to ensure optimum levels of performance. 50Ω and 75Ω versions are availab

  • Why Antennax™ should be your cable of choice

    Oct 27, 2017

    It offers high performance Antennax™ cables are sweep tested to 5.8 GHz to ensure competitive performance across the operating spectrum providing a high quality alternative to Times Microwave Systems LMR® and the Andrew Cinta® ranges.

  • Integrated Systems Europe, Amsterdam 2015 - Review

    Feb 23, 2015

    Once again the ISE exhibition in Amsterdam displayed a mind boggling array of new technology for smart homes and building control. Last year HDTV was the talk of the show, this year 3DTV stole the spotlight – now available without having to wear rather st

  • KNX Certified Cables

    Oct 20, 2014

    KNX is the ideal solution for synchronizing heating, ventilation, lighting, security and blinds with external climate conditions or adjusted by an interface to pre-set levels.

  • Belden Alternatives from Stock

    Feb 24, 2014

    The FSC Global range of Belden Alternatives cables include most well-known types, many of which are available in PVC, LSF, LSHF, external duct grade and SWA.These cables are manufactured to match the performance of high quality materials so you can be con

  • LF-249 meets EN50525

    Sep 13, 2013

    New stocks of 2491B and 6701B (H05Z-K & H07Z-K) from FSC Global comply with European standard EN 50525, the recent change in standards classification means they are no longer part of BS 7211.

  • All the European flexes you need – from stock

    Aug 08, 2013

    A wide range of European control flexes are available from stock to meet all your installation needs.