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Range Technical Data

Cable Management

Perimeter and Distribution

Cable Management Overview

692-693
An introduction and technical overview to MKcable management

Prestige 3D
694-698
3 compartment trunking with greater depth for Cat 6 compliance

Prestige Compact
699-703
3 compartment trunking with a smaller footprint for more confined installations

Prestige Plus
704-707
Three profiles available in the colour of your choice

Prestige Plus Aluminium

708-711
Unbeatable strength with gently curved aesthetics

Axim
712-714
An elegant, sleek aluminium trunking system

Prestige 2com
715-717
Two compartments provide maximum data capacity around radiused bends

Prestige Poles and Posts

718-719
Poles and Posts for supplying multi-services to work stations

Powerlink Plus
720-723
Busbar trunking system with flush fitting accessories

Pinnacle
724-725
Versatile angular bench trunking system

Pinnacle Pillar
726
Multi compartment trunking for perimeter locations

Premier
727-730
Integrated trunking system with snap fit mouldings

Norwich
731-733
Durable and popular trunking system

Ega Industrial
734-737
Heavy duty trunking in a variety of sizes

Ega Cornice
738-741
Trunking for wall/ceiling junctions
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Range Technical Data

Conduit and Mini 

Egatube Conduit
742-747
High impact conduit with a comprehensive range of fittings

Egatube Oval Conduit

742-747
Oval conduit

Egaflex Conduit
742-747
Corrugated flexible conduit

Ega Mini Trunking

748-750
Wide selection of mini trunking profiles and fittings

Alarm and Communication

Red Alert
748-750
Trunking for alarm circuit identification

Ega Communication
748-750
Unobtrusive low profile trunking
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Material Specification
PVCu
PVCu is used for the production of extrusions and mouldings and is universally
accepted as having the most suitable properties for use within the electrical
industry.
Standards and Approvals
All MK PVCu products are manufactured in accordance with the requirements
of BS EN 50085: Parts 1and 21, BS 4678: Part 4, BS EN 61386: Parts 1, 21
and 23, and BS4662, where relevant. The PVC-U material used has been
tested by an approved laboratory in accordance with the requirements of
the following British Standards: ­­BS4607: Part1 and BS 476: Part 7. Copies of
test certificates are available upon request. MK has been awarded ISO 9002
accreditation.
IEE Wiring Regulations
The system complies with all relevant requirements of the latest edition of the
(BS7671) IEE Wiring Regulations.
CE marking
All relevant MKproducts in this brochure are CE marked, confirmation that
they meet the EMC and LV directives.
Performance
Strength Impact resistance High impact resistance under
normal climatic conditions, Standards and approvals
BS4678: medium duty
Charpy notched impact strength 25 kJ/m2
Tensile strength at yield 34.62 N/mm2
at break 42.00 N/mm2
Fire performance
The PVC-U materials used in the manufacture of MK products are non-flame
propagating in accordance with BS EN 50085, BS EN 61386, and BS4678.
Extrusion material has been tested by an accredited laboratory in accordance
with the requirements of BS 476: part 7 and has achieved a Class 1Y
classification. Moulding material has been tested by an accredited laboratory
and conforms with IEC 695-2-1 at a severity of 750oC.
Thermal properties
All MKPVCu products are designed to accommodate local thermal expansion.
Fitting instructions explain the procedure required to deal with the differential
movement at the interface with the building fabric.
Coefficient of linear expansion 5.5 x 10-5 per °C (5mm/3000mm
with a temperature rise of 25°C)
Operating temperatures -5° to 60°C
Vicat softening point 81oC
Thermal conductivity 0.19W/m/k
Chemical resistance
PVCu is non-corrosive and not affected by sea water. It has excellent resistance
to mineral acids, alkalis and detergents, good resistance to alcohols, but liable
to attack from solvents such as keytones, aromatics and hydrocarbons.
Electrical
PVCu is non-conductive.
Dielectric strength 40 kV/mm in DBP
17 kV/mm in tx oil
Resistivity 1014 cm
Biological
Resistant to vermin and termites.
Workability
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All MK PVCu products are lightweight and can be readily cut and drilled with
hand tools. Short component lengths can be readily incorporated, reducing
wastage of material. All covers and accessories are manufactured to fine
tolerances to ensure a tight fit with ease of removal. Stop ends are secured
to the carriers. For details, see the relevant installation guide.
Durability
All MK PVCu products are stable and will maintain their performance
characteristics in accordance with the terms and conditions described
above.
Maintenance
Clip-on covers with optional screw fix and interchangeable accessories
provide continuous accessibility for rewiring, extensions and modifications
to an installation. Covers and accessories can be cleaned with a damp cloth
and household detergent. The surface can be decorated with commercial
paints if required
Mechanical performance
Impact resistance under normal climatic conditions, BS EN 50085 or BS 4678
(where appropriate): medium duty
Aluminium
MK Aluminium products conform to BSEN50085‑1: 1999 Cable trunking
systems and cable ducting systems for electrical installations. Part 1
General requirements. 1, 2 & 3 Gang Boxes conforming to BS 4662 where
applicable.
IEE Wiring Regulations
All products are designed and manufactured to allow installation to comply
with the latest version of BS7671 – IEE Wiring Regulations.
Quality Assurance
The system is manufactured to BS EN ISO 9002
Earth Continuity
The system makes provision for earth bonding where required in accordance
with BS7671: 1992.
When PVC cable trunking items are used that interrupt the earth continuity,
Carrier Earth Connectors (PAL 1000) are required to ensure continuity.
Wall thickness 1.1mm.
Impact Classification
Composite trunking systems (PVC / Al) will withstand “medium” impact to
EN 50085-1. Metal components will withstand “heavy” impact as defined in
EN 50085-1.
Thermal Properties
Min/Max installation and application temperature –5 to +60°C.
Coefficient of linear expansion 23 x 10-6 per°C.
1mm/m for 40 degree rise.
Maintenance
Resistant to staining. Wipe with soapy water (neutral 5/7 ph value).
Electrical Properties
Resistance to 0.03 ohm mm2/m.
Chemical Properties
Corrosion only occurs, to any extent, when ph value is less than 3 or greater
than 9.
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PVCu Chemical
Resistance Table
The resistance of unplasticised PVC to a wide range of
chemicals is listed in the table below.
The symbols used to denote performance are as
follows:
s Satisfactory
l Some attack or absorbtion: the material may be
considered for use when alternative materials are
unsatisfactory and where limited life is acceptable.
When PVC is to be used with such chemicals full
scale trials under realistic conditions are necessary.
n Unsatisfactory: so rated because of decomposition,
solution, swelling, loss of ductility etc, of the
samples tested.
For clarification and for details of resistance to other
chemicals please call our Technical Hotline on +44
(0)1268 563720.
Note: to determine the suitability of PVCu for
external applications we strongly advise you contact
the MK Technical Sales and Service Department on
+44 (0)1268 563720.
Chemical Concentration Unplasticised PVC
20oC 60oC
acetaldehyde 40% aq. solution s n
acetic acid 60% aq. solution s n
acetic anhydride n n
acetone Traces n n
alcohol, ethyl 40% w/w water s l
alcohol, isopropyl s s
alcohol, menthyl 6% aq. solution s s
100% s l
aliphatic hydrocarbons s s
aluminium chloride s s
aluminum hydroxide s s
ammonia 0,88S.G., aq. solution s s
Anhydrous gas n n
Anhydrous liquid n n
ammonium chloride s s
ammonium hydroxide s s
aniline n n
animal oils s s
aqua regia Dilute s s
Concentrated s n
barium sulphate s s
beer s potassium iodine n n
benzine n n
benzoyl chloride n n
borax s s
boric acid s s
brine s s
bromide Traces, gas l n
100% (dry gas) n n
Liquid n n
calcium chloride aq. solution s s
20% in methyl alcohol s methyl bromide n n
calcium hydroxide s s
calcium hypochlorite s s
carbon dioxide s s
carbonic acid s s
carbon monoxide s s
carbon tetrachloride l n
castor oil s milk s s
chloric acid s mineral oil s s
chlorine 100% (dry gas) s l
10% (moist gas) l Various proportions) l n
chlorine water Sat. solution l l
chloroform n n
chrome allum s s
chromic acid Plating solution s s
Chemical
cider
Concentration Unplasticised PVC
20oC 60oC
s
citric acid
copper chloride
s
s
s
s nitrobenzene
copper cyanide s s
copper nitrate s s
copper sulphate s s
cupric sulphate s s
cyclohexanone n n
detergent, synthetic All concentrations s s
developers, photographic s s
dextrin s s
dextrose s s
diazo salts s s
dichlorodifluoromethane s potassium bromide s s
diethyl ether n n
emulsifiers All concentrations s s
emulsions, photographic s s
ethyl acetate n n
ethylene glycol s s
ethylene oxide n n
fatty acids s s
ferric chloride s s
ferric nitrate s s
ferric sulphate s s
ferrous ammonium citrate s s
ferrous chloride s s
ferrous sulphate s s
fixing solution, photographic s s
fluorine l l
formaldehyde 40% w/w water s s
formic acid 50% solution s s
100% solution s n
fructose s s
fruit pulp s s
glucose s s
glycerol s s
grape sugar s s
heptane s s
hydrobromic acid 100% s s
hydrochloric acid 22% aq. solution s s
Concentrated s s
hydrochloric acid 40% aq. solution s l
60% aq. solution l n
Concentrated
hydrogen bromide Anhydrous s s
hydrogen chloride Anhydrous s s
hydrogen flouride Anhydrous s s
hydrogen peroxide 3% (10vol) s s
12% (40vol) s s
30% (100vol) s s
90% and above s
hydrogen sulphide s s
iodine Solution in
lactic acid 10% aq. solution s s
100% l l
lanoline s s
linoletic acid s s
linseed oil s s
magnesium hydroxide s s
maleic acid 50% aq. solution s Liquid l n
Concentrated s l
metallic soaps (water soluble) s s
methyl chloride n n
methyl cyclohexanone n n
methyl ethyl ketone n n
methyl isobutyl ketone n n
methylated spirit s
methylene chloride n n
mixed acids (sulphuric/nitric
molasses s s
naphtha s s
naphtalene n n
nicotine s s
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nitric acid
Concentration Unplasticised PVC
5% aq. solution
20oC 60oC
s
50% aq. solution s
n
l
n
oleic acid s s
oxalic acid s s
oxygen s s
ozone s s
paraffin s s
pentane s s
petrol s s
phosphoric acid 30% aq. solution s s
95% aq. solution s s
photographic developers s s
potassium carbonate s s
potassium cyanide s s
potassium ferricyanide s s
potassium hydroxide
10% aq. solution s s
Concentrated s s
potassium hypochlorite s s
potassium permanganate s s
propane s s
propylene glycol s s
propylene oxide n n
saccharose s s
sea water s s
silver nitrate s s
soap solution s s
sodium bicarbonate s s
sodium bisulphate s s
sodium borate s s
sodium bromide s s
sodium carbonate s s
sodium chlorate s s
sodium chloride s s
sodium cyanide s s
sodium ferricyanide s s
sodium ferrocyanide s s
sodium fluoride s s
sodium hydroxide 40% aq. solution s s
Concentrated s s
sodium hypochlorite 15% Cl s s
sodium hyposulphate s s
sodium nitrate s s
sodium peroxide s s
sodium silicate s s
sodium sulphate s s
sodium sulphide 25% aq. solution s s
Concentration s s
sodium sulphite s s
soft soap s s
surface active agents (All concentrations) s s
(emulsifiers, synthetic detergents and wetting agents)
starch s s
stearic acid s s
sucrose s s
sulphur Colloidal s s
sulphur dioxide Dry s s
sulphuric acid 80% aq. solution s s
90% aq. solution s l
Fuming n n
sulphurous acid 10% aq. solution s s
tallow s s
tanning extracts s s
tartaric acid s s
transformer oil s s
trichloroethane n n
trichloroethylene n n
turpentine s s
vegetable oils s s
vinegar s s
water s s
wetting agents All concentrations s s
wines and spirits s
xylene n n
zinc carbonate s s
zinc chloride s s
zinc sulphide s s