London Underground has tested and approved Roxtec’s innovative modular cable seal system.
Following a rigorous process designed to challenge every aspect of the firm’s multi-cable transit system, the product is now the first of its kind cleared for use on London’s Tube network.
More than £5.5bn is due to be invested in upgrading the capital’s underground transport network over the coming years, increasing train frequency and efficiency.
Roxtec managing director Graham O’Hare said the firm’s sealing system will play a key role in that modernisation programme, allowing cables to pass between separate areas while protecting people and infrastructure against a range of hazards.
Mr O’Hare said that if a fire breaks out, the multi-cable transit system can maintain its integrity and continue to provide insulation for at least an hour. It can also shield an area against smoke, gas, humidity and dust. It also protects against water ingress and rodents.
It also provides protection against vibration, electromagnetic pulse/interference, and the risk of explosion. The seals also resist attempts to forcefully remove the cables.
Original announcement: Roxtec
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