escalators – Signaline Linear Heat Detection and Linear Water Detection

Signaline is delighted to annouce that the stainless steel range of Signaline FT-EN cables have been added to the EN54 approval.

The FT-EN range is the market leading Linear Heat Detection system approved to EN54 part 28. With three alarm temperatures, alarm locator and end of line termination box with test switches, the FT-EN has been the go to solution for applications such as car parks, solar panels, and warehousing since its launch in 2020.

FT-EN range of EN54 approved linear heat detectors

A key features of Signaline FT-EN is the approval for enviornmental group III (outdoor environments) meaning the heat detection cable has been tested and approved to be used in harsh outdoor conditions.

However, Signaline Linear Heat Detection is also ideal for overheat detection within machinery such as conveyors or escalators.

In these environments the cable could be subject to mechanical damage. Siganline offers further mechanical protection on its cables by offering an additional stainless steel braid.

The steel braid is extremely durable and have a very high impact resistance, ensuring the Linear Heat Detection is protected and remains operable throughout its working life.

By adding the stainless steel vareties to the EN54 approval we ensure to our customers not only the durability of the product but also the alarm sensitivity.

The cables work by continuously monitoring the cable for any changes in temperature. When the alarm temperature is reached, it triggers an alarm condition. The LocatorPlus-EN controller then receives the signal and activates the appropriate response, ensuring early detection and swift response to fire incidents.

Signaline FT-EN with stainless steel is available in choice of 68, 78 or 88°C alarm temperature.

To download the approval please click here

To find out more about Signaline Stainless Steel please contact our sales team on sales@lgmproducts.com or review the Signaline FT-EN range here

written by Nic Mogford-Revess on 01/Feb/2024

The new Terminal 2 Building at Heathrow will serve an estimated 20 million passengers each year after it is completed in 2014.

And travellers will find Signaline linear heat detection beneath their feet if they use one of the terminal’s 18 new escalators.

Signaline HD Stainless Steel was the cable of choice for manufacturer Kone when they selected a fire protection solution for the escalators at the airport.

The linear heat detection cable is coated with a stainless steel braid combining superb mechanical strength with rapid fire detection. The accompanying controller is easily adjusted for any length of cable and the system is also resettable in the event of a fire.

A relay output means that the escalators are quickly closed down when the system goes into alarm to stop a fire spreading.

An effective heat detection system for escalators is a legal requirement after the 1987 King’s Cross fire and Signaline HD Stainless Steel is one of the best solutions.

Signaline HD-S can also be used for a variety of other applications where mechanical protection is paramount such as moving walkways, conveyor belts or industrial machinery.