Odyssey Trunking

Product catalog summary

Features and Benefits
The Odyssey Trunking System by Marshall-Tufflex features a unique curved profile, enhancing aesthetics and ease of cleaning. It is ideal for health, education, and office settings, offering Cat 6 compliance, Part M compliance, and optional antimicrobial and electromagnetic shielding.

Cat 6 Compliance
The system supports Cat 6 cabling with adjustable and fixed bends, facilitating flexible and easy installation. It includes pre-punched bases for quick setup and ensures full cable segregation for data cables.

Colours and Compliance with Part M
Odyssey complies with Part M of the UK Building Regulations by using colored accessory boxes that contrast with the trunking, aiding visual impairment compliance. It is compatible with various international socket plates.

Bio Trunking Solutions
The antimicrobial range inhibits 99.9% of harmful bacteria growth, making it suitable for hospitals and care environments. The antimicrobial properties are integral to the PVC-U material, ensuring durability even if damaged.

Component Chart and Products
The system includes components like external bends, flat angles, and accessory boxes in various sizes and configurations. Electromagnetic shielding options are available without reducing cable capacity.

Technical Specifications
Manufactured according to BS 4678 PT4 and BS EN 50085 standards, the system is made from high-impact PVC-U and fire-retardant ABS, offering excellent fire performance and chemical resistance.

MT32 Power Connection System
The MT32 system is pre-wired and pre-tested for fast installation, compatible with Odyssey trunking, reducing installation time by up to 80% compared to traditional methods.

Chemical Resistance
The material resists inorganic salt solutions, alkalis, mineral acids (except strong oxidizing acids), and some oils, but is susceptible to organic solvents like alcohols, esters, ketones, and ethers.

Thermal Properties
Marshall-Tufflex trunking accommodates ambient temperature variations, with an expansion of 5.25mm per 3m for a 25°C rise. Operating temperatures range from -5 to 60°C.

Adjustable Bends
Internal and external adjustable bends allow for angle adjustments between 85° and 95° to accommodate building tolerances.

Dimensional Reference for Offsets
Minimum offsets for bends are specified: Fixed bend offset is 138mm, adjustable bend offset is 165mm, adjustable external bend with fixed internal bend offset is 163mm, and adjustable internal bend with fixed external bend offset is 140mm.

Cable Capacities
The document provides maximum cable capacities for various conductor types and sizes, with specific values for stranded PVC power cables and Cat.5e and Cat.6 cables.

Recycling and Sustainability
Marshall-Tufflex supports the use of recycled PVC materials and is recognized by BSI for its environmental management systems. The company is committed to sustainability, using recyclable materials and developing environmentally friendly formulations.

Quality and Environmental Standards
Marshall-Tufflex is committed to quality and customer satisfaction, recognized by BSI for its quality management systems (BS EN ISO 9001:2008) and environmental management systems (BS EN ISO 14001:2004).

Contact Information
The document provides contact details for Marshall-Tufflex and its distributor in Ireland and Northern Ireland.