Type ZHLA-SS

Part of the Stainless Steel and Zero-Halogen product families.

This UL-listed, liquidtight stainless steel flexible conduit offers excellent corrosion-resistance and is designed for applications where safety concerns exist regarding a material’s reaction in a fire situation. Type ZHLA-SS is low-smoke, zero-halogen, providing a low fire hazard solution for environments requiring limited toxic material release, such as subways, tunnels, and public spaces.

Construction:

Inner Core:

• Corrosion-resistant continuous strip of 316L Stainless Steel.
• 1/2″ – 2″ Fully Interlocked Profile

Liquidtight Jacket:

• Low Smoke Zero-Halogen Thermoplastic
• Resistant to Ozone, Hydrocarbons, Moderate Chemicals and Oils
• Flame Retardant
• Low Smoke
• Low Toxicity
• Sunlight Resistant (UV)

Application:

• Formerly Type ZHSS
• Non-UL 3″ through 4″ available upon request
• Corrosive Environments
• Meets ASTM E162 for Flame Spread
• Meets the requirements of Bombardier SMP 800-C for Toxic Gas Generation.
• Meets the requirements of ASTM E662 for Smoke Generation.
• NFPA130 approved
• Industrial Environments
• Wet and Oily Locations
• Compatible with standard liquidtight connectors

This conduit is intended for installation in accordance with Article 350 of the NEC (ANSI/NFPA-70) and in section 14.5.4 of the ANSI/NFPA-79 Standard for Industrial Machinery:

• Listed and marked for Direct Burial and in Poured Concrete
• For containment of 1000 volt and lower potential circuits
• Use Separate Grounding Conductor — If liquidtight flexible metal conduit contains a stainless steel core, a wire-type equipment grounding conductor or a bonding jumper in accordance with 250.102(E) (2) shall be installed. Article 250.118 (A)(6)(f).
• Installations in hazardous (classified) locations:
  • Class I Div. 2: Article 501.10 (B)(2) & 501.30 (B)
  • Class II Div. 1: Article 502.10 (A)(2) & 502.30 (B) Div. 2: 502.10 (B)(2)
  • Class III Div. 1: Article 503.10 (A)(3) & 503.30 (B) Div. 2: 503.10 (B)
• Installed under raised floors in Data Processing Areas Articles 645.5 (E)
• Electric Signs and Outline Lighting over 1000 volts Articles 600.7/600.32(A)(1)
• Permitted for Service Entrance wiring to six feet Article 230.43
• Used as Feeders and Services at Marinas and Boatyards Article 553.7(B).
• Wiring on Building Article 225.10
• Conductor Enclosures Adjacent to Motors over 1000 V Article 430.223
• Underground Service, Feeder, Branch Circuit, and Recreational Vehicle Site Feeder Circuit Conductors Article 551.80
• Elevators and Hoistways Article 620.21
• Pools and Fountains Article 680
• Bodies of water. Article 682
• Fire Pumps. Article 695

Combustion & Flammability Properties

* Test data is based on controlled laboratory conditions and does not necessarily reflect performance in actual fire conditions. Additional product information available upon request.

Markets:

Aerospace, Defense, Healthcare, Mining, Power Plants, Rail & Transit, Ship Building, Steel Mills