Cable management specialist HellermannTyton has launched its new range of 18th Edition metal fixings helping installers comply with the BS7671:2018 18  Edition Wiring Regulations in the UK.

The 18th Edition Wiring Regulation states that plastic clips should not be used as the sole or “main” support for cables. In addition to this, strong reference is made to the spacing of the metallic clips and fixation methods. Where the previous wiring regulations stated “escape routes” it now states “access or egress routes”, meaning both entry routes in and exit routes out of the building are covered.

Designed to support the increasing market requirement and the industry’s required regulations, HellermannTyton’s new range of metal fixings can be used within both commercial and residential buildings. Launched earlier this month, the new range of metal fixings consists of Spring Steel Wire Clips and a Fireproof Plate series, both compliant with BS7671:2018 IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.

The Fireproof Plate series range of metal fixings are made of galvanised steel material and have been tested in conditions of up to 830 degrees Celsius for up to 120 minutes. Ideal to use in trunking, the new Spring Steel Wire Clip Series can be fixed to multiple construction substrates such as brick, concrete or breeze block becoming the ultimate metal fixing.

The Fireproof Plate and Spring Steel Clip Series have both been tested at Exova Warrington Fire Test lab to ensure they are compliant with specification BS 50200: 2015, assuring its intrinsic resistance to fire when used in emergency circuits.

John Brodie, Product Manager for Fastenings and Fixings at HellermannTyton comments: “We’re so pleased to announce the launch of our 18th Edition Metal Fixings range. Designed to assist mainly in the electrical and construction industry, this new range has been created with our customers’ needs in mind. This new range is not only easy to use and install but is also compliant with BS767:2018 IET 18th Edition Wiring Regulations. By using metal fixings in conjunction with cable trays and baskets ensures maximum compliance with the regulations to reduce the risk of cables causing obstruction in the event of a fire.”

For more information about the HellermannTyton’s range of cable ties and fixings, visit https://www.hellermanntyton.co.uk/competences/cable-ties-and-fixings