LAPP Offers B2ca-Rated Fire-Resistant Cables for Data Centers
LAPP is positioning itself as a leading partner for the rapidly growing data center market with its range of B2ca-rated, highly fire-resistant cable equipment. The company is one of the few cable manufacturers to have mastered all CPR fire classifications up to the highest level 1, Class B2ca .
Critical Importance in Data Centers:
Data centers are energy-intensive sites subject to high thermal constraints and extreme service continuity requirements. The cost of an operational shutdown can reach between €200,000 and €400,000 per hour, including operating losses, equipment damage, contractual penalties, and interruptions to critical services .
Technical Expertise:
LAPP combines mastery of materials, cable architectures, and manufacturing processes to design cables incorporating :
XLPE insulation
Halogen-free LSZH sheathing
Concentric or braided shielding
Structures that strictly limit fire spread
LAPP has production sites in France (Moselle and Var) and Italy, which design and manufacture industrial cables for critical uses, supplying the French and European markets with a focus on industrial proximity, process control, and reducing dependencies. The data center market is set to become a strategic growth area for the group in the coming years .
