T yp e P A S t a n d a r d W e i g h t ( P o l ya m i d e 6 ) LF H C o nd u i t Description PA standard weight conduit is made from B A flame retardant Nylon 6 and is specially formulated to complement LFH cable increasingly being specified where public safety or the integrity of electronic equipment are of concern. C PA conduits provide protection against mechanical shock and ingress of water whilst Part Size US O/D Min Wgt g Bend maintaining their form through tight bend radii. Number Size Bore per m radius NW Inch A B C Applications PAFS10 7 1/4 10.0 6.5 19 15 PA is particularly used in applications requiring PAFS13 10 5/16 13.0 9.6 28 25 low fire hazard performance, lightweight, PAFS16 12 3/8 15.8 11.8 38 35 flexibility and extremes of temperature. PAFS18 14 17.8 14.2 49 40 PA is extensively used in hospitals, cinemas, computer suites, high-rise buildings and marine PAFS21 17 1/2 21.2 16.6 60 45 applications. PACS21 17 1/2 21.8 14.7 67 45 PA is designed for connection to all Adaptaflex PAFS28 23 3/4 28.5 22.6 100 50 Adaptalok and Adaptaseal fittings. PACS28 23 3/4 28.5 21.7 100 50 PA conduits are available in a range of popular PAFS34 29 1 34.5 28.8 135 60 sizes. The standard colour is black with dark PACS34 29 1 34.5 27.7 135 60 grey (7031) also being available on request. PACS42 36 1 1/4 42.5 35.2 165 65 PACS54 48 1 1/2-2 54.5 46.6 235 75 Approvals PACS80 70 3 79.5 66.6 550 160 PACS106 95 4 106.0 91.0 870 210 PA conduits have many approvals covering many applications. Some of the more popular Note : dimensions are in mm ones are detailed below... Fittings associated with PA conduit NFR13-903 Adaptalok System Push on fittings, straight, elbows, metallic swivels, flanges NFF16-101/2 I3, F3 Adaptaseal System To give the conduit a liquid tight seal, includes Deutsche Bahn S4, SR2, ST2 straight and elbow fittings London Underground (On concession) Adaptering System Swivel compression fittings, straight and elbow Lloyds Register of Shipping (Type Approval) fittings ASTM E662 Each of the systems has a large range of fittings in its own right, to view the full range see the Adaptaflex catalogue. BSI Kitemark KM35161 CE LVD UL Recognition UL File: E135398 Contact us for details Contact details: Adaptaflex Limited. Station Road, Coleshill. B46 1HT, UK C o n d u i t s Tel: +44 (0) 1675 468222 Document ref. PA S version 3 Fax: +44 (0) 1675 464930 e-mail: sales adaptaflex.co.uk www.adaptaflex.com T yp e P A S t a n d a r d W e i g h t ( P o l ya m i d e 6 ) LF H C o nd u i t Pre test conditioning Duration Standard Temperature Relative humidity Specifications (Hours) (C) (%) Material: Flame retardant 168 EN50086/ IEC61386 23 50 Heat stabilised Polyamide 6 Colour: Black Performance characteristics IP rating: The tables below provide test data for PA With Adaptaseal fittings IP68 2bar / 30mins Conduits in accordance with leading standards With Adaptalok fittings IP66 Adaptalok + ALS seal IP68 1.1bar / 35mins Contact us for chemical compatibility data IP69k (Din 40050) Performance Characteristics Test type Method/ Requirement Value Standard Mechanical performance Crush strength 23C EN50086-1 <25% crush with >90% recovery > 320N Tensile strength with Adaptalok fittings EN50086-1 Pull off of fitting >100N EN50086-1 No cracks. < 20% deformation > 6.0 J Impact strength 23C AFX norm S1985 45mm Static bend radius 23C Dynamic bend radius -45C EN50086-2.3 5000 cycles minimum 80mm Thermal performance Minimum temperature Permanent use -40C Maximum temperature Permanent use 120C Maximum short term temperature Temporary use 150C Cold bend -40C NFR13-903 2xOD Pass Flammability, smoke and toxicity (FST) performance Test type Standard / method Requirement Result Unit Flammability EN50086-1 Vertical burn PASS pass/fail Flammability UL94 Vertical burn V2 HB V0 Oxygen index ISO 4589 28 % Ignition rating NFF16-101/2 Glow wire & oxygen index I3 Fume rating NFF 16-101/2 Smoke & toxicity F3 Halogen content London Underground < 0.5 % Yes < 0.1% Pass/ Fail Sulphur content London Underground < 0.5 % Yes < 0.1% Pass/ Fail Phosphorus content London Underground < 0.5 % Yes < 0.1% Pass/ Fail Glow wire IEC 695 > 750 C > 850 C C Toxicity NES713 Issue 3 < 10.0 5.2 Smoke density ASTM E662 Ds < 100 in both modes 21/65 Ds max EN Classification Number 242440660110 notes: values are based on nominal 21mm conduit size MBR = minimum bend radius OD = outside diameter Contact details: Adaptaflex Limited. Station Road, Coleshill. B46 1HT, UK C o n d u i t s Tel: +44 (0) 1675 468222 Document ref. PA S version 3 Fax: +44 (0) 1675 464930 e-mail: sales adaptaflex.co.uk www.adaptaflex.com
