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Protectowire FireSystems is pleased to announce the release of its first FM Approved and UL Listed 500°F (260°C) Protectowire linear heat detector. The detector was specifically designed for applications where extreme environmental and product criteria must be met.

Low resistance inner conductors

The features of Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) are:

  • High performance fluoropolymer outer jacket
  • Low resistance inner conductors
  • Flame retardant, low smoke jacket providing excellent abrasion resistance and mechanical properties
  • Excellent chemical resistance to a wide range of acids, bases, organic solvents, and gases
  • Very little change in tensile properties upon outdoor exposure to sunlight and weather

The input and feedback from Protectowire’s distribution network, fire protection engineers, and end-users has been tremendously helpful in designing this product to meet the demands of today’s evolving marketplace. The Type PLR-CR 500°F (260°C) degree detector is available now for immediate release.

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