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FRE Composites has been manufacturing elbows compliant to the lowest (11-1/4°) to the highest (90°) degrees allowed by Underwriters Laboratories (UL). Read more
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BreathSaver®'s Fiberglass Conduit system consists of conduits, elbows, fittings, and adaptors. Using a phenolic resin based matrix, it is designed to provide transit, utilities, and industry with a nonmetallic corrosion resistant, flame resistant, low-smoke, non-toxic conduit system that is suitable for high temperature installations. The BreathSaver® Conduit system products meets the most stringent industry requirements for safety. FRE Composites is the only manufacturer offering this innovative system. The only UL Certified RTRC system per UL 2196 rated for 2-Hours both vertically and horizontally at extremely hot temperatures.
technical sheetSame features as our BreathSaver® SW product line but class 1 division 2 under UL 2515 A for even higher protection in hazardous locations. When installed with LifeLine® RHW-2 cables from Prysmian, our BreathSaver® XW Conduit System is UL 2196-2 Hour Fire Certified. Per F.H.I.T 25 C. We are the only manufacturer in the industry certified for both vertical and horizontal installations under UL 2196.
technical sheetFRE Composites' HazGuard® - Class 1 Division 2 rigid nonmetallic fiberglass conduit system products were originally engineered to protect fiber optic cables. Ballistically tested under laboratory conditions, this system is proven to resist damage from small caliber, low velocity projectiles. Today, utilities, D.O.T.s, airports and telecommunication providers use our HazGuard® - Class 1 Division 2 conduit system products to protect all types of cable networks and distribution systems worldwide. All FRE HazGuard® - Class 1 Division 2 conduit system products are designed to meet high mechanical requirements and advanced product longevity.
technical sheetFRE Composites manufactures a complete line of Below Ground Fiberglass Conduit products designed for either Direct Burial (DB) or Encased Burial (EB) applications as described in the National Electrical Code (NEC) and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC). UL Listed and CSA Certified, FRE® Below Ground Conduit system products are used all over the world by power and telecommunications utilities as well as commercial and industrial markets as an economical and long-lasting alternative to PVC, HDPE and other types of rigid conduit.
technical sheetFRE Composites' Above Ground Fiberglass Conduit system consists of conduits, fittings, conduit bodies and adaptors. It is designed to provide power, telecommunications and transit utilities as well as commercial and industrial markets with a reliable, easily installed carrier for exposed applications. UL Listed and CSA Certified, this system is designed for use above ground as described in the National Electrical Code (NEC) for non-hazardous locations and Canadian Electrical Code (CEC) Part 1. FRE® Above Ground Conduit system is a better, safer, more economical, and longer lasting than PVC, Coated Steel and Rigid Galvanized Steel conduit.
technical sheetFRE Composites’ involvement in the North American composite industry is well known, with key developments since 1958:
Being “First in the Field®” means that the company has successfully grown over the years, courtesy of our team’s exceptional skills and expertise. The technical know-how, along with solid experience, means that our team remains our number-one asset.
The focus at FRE Composites continues to be our team’s overall experience, expertise and skills - vital elements as we meet the needs of the future and continue the company’s growth.
New 2-Hour Fire Certification
Enhanced certification both horizontal and vertical (only system available in the industry)
For more information, please visit our BreathSaver® XW page: https://frecompositesinc.com/products/phenolics/breathsaver-xw-rigid-nonmetallic-conduit.html
- BreathSaver® Engineering Team