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August 06, 2025

FireGuard® LS FR PVC: Plenum-Rated Cable Safety for the Fourth Utility

As the Fourth Utility transforms how we live and work, the infrastructure behind it must be resilient, reliable, and fire-safe. In environments where cables run through plenum spaces—areas with high air circulation like return-air ceilings or raised floors—FireGuard® LS FR PVC provides the protection networks need.

Designed by Teknor Apex for plenum applications, FireGuard delivers flame retardance without compromising on processability or mechanical integrity.

Why FireGuard®?

Plenum spaces present elevated fire risks, requiring materials that can resist ignition and emit minimal smoke under flame conditions. FireGuard is engineered specifically to meet these needs.

FireGuard Compounds Offer:

High Flame Retardance – Compliant with UL 910 and UL 2043 plenum flame and smoke standards
Processability – Compatible with conventional extrusion processes
Mechanical Stability – Provides flexibility and durability needed for installation in tight or dynamic spaces

Ideal Applications for FireGuard

FireGuard compounds are ideal for:

Plenum-rated LAN and fiber communication cables
Signal and control wiring in air-handling spaces
Cabling for smart buildings, schools, hospitals, and data centers

In all of these settings, FireGuard supports safety compliance while maintaining reliable installation and performance characteristics.

Plenum Safety without Performance Trade-Offs

Fire-rated materials often compromise mechanical strength—but not FireGuard. It delivers safe, code-compliant performance with the durability needed for modern cable designs.

As networks grow denser and smarter, FireGuard ensures that the cables running through critical plenum zones meet today’s toughest fire standards.

👉 Explore FireGuard® LS FR PVC—review applications and access brochures and full product specifications.

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