What is the difference between XLPE & FRLS cables? Is FRLS
cables is a type of XLPE cable or both r different?

Answer Posted / ramesh chandra dhing

XLPE-crosslinked polyethylene.
FRLS-fire retardent low smoke.
FRLS: is a property and its add on feature which is
introduced during manufacturing of cable on demand by which
we can use these cables in fire prone areas and in case of
fire these cables dose not catch fire upto prescribed temp.
level however XLPE is a type of insulation of cable which
improves current carrying capecity of conductor by 5~10%.

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