A new fire-resistant cable has been developed to enhance the safety of energy-intensive facilities such as AI data centers, semiconductor plants, high-rise buildings, and large shopping malls, while also improving the safety of on-site workers.
MAXON Telecom announced on the 8th that it has commercialized Korea’s first MV (medium-voltage) fire-resistant cable that meets the new international fire-resistance standard (IEC 60331-4).
This new product is optimized for energy-intensive infrastructure such as data centers, semiconductor plants, and large public facilities, as it can supply power even at temperatures as high as 830℃. Fire-resistant cables are essential for emergency power, evacuation facilities, and fire systems, all of which must maintain power for a certain period during a fire.
Previously, due to a lack of domestic standards, a complex installation process was often used instead, which involved covering general cables with fire-resistant paint and ducts. This not only created space and cost burdens, but also posed a high risk of safety accidents for workers operating at heights.
The new product replaces the previous three-step process (cable + paint + duct) with a single cable, simplifying installation and reducing both space and cost. More importantly, it significantly enhances the safety of on-site workers.
MAXON Telecom completed performance evaluations by a national certification body immediately after the international standard for MV fire-resistant cables was established last December, and has now successfully commercialized its product.
A company official stated, “We will lead the market by simultaneously improving power infrastructure stability and installation efficiency in line with the rapid expansion of advanced facilities such as AI data centers.”
In 2019, MAXON Telecom became one of the first in the industry to obtain National Disaster Safety Product Certification for its LV (low-voltage) highly fire-resistant cable. This product can supply power for up to 180 minutes at 950℃, securing a “golden time” 1.5 times longer than general products (830℃ for 120 minutes).
