Materials

Yes — enclosures designed for concrete construction applications can be made from polypropylene copolymer (PPC, plastic type 5 under the Resin Identification Code), a material that’s fully recyclable and can withstand multiple recycling cycles using either mechanical or chemical processing.

Beyond recyclability, PPC is lightweight relative to other plastics, which suits concrete applications, and is available across a range of ingress protection levels — from lower-rated junction boxes up to higher-rated universal installation housings — including protection Class II options for safe electrical separation where required. Manufacturing under an ISO 14001 environmental management accreditation supports an ongoing commitment to sustainability alongside product quality.

Halogens — fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine — can release toxic gases when they burn. Excluding them from core enclosure materials supports compliance with safety standards such as DIN VDE 0100-718 and improves protection in the event of a fire.

This matters most in public spaces, escape routes, and other regulated areas: halogen-free materials cut down on toxic gas and smoke during a fire, which supports air quality and safer evacuation, while also reducing the corrosive gases that can damage nearby electronics or structural elements. Fire-resistant ranges built with halogen-free materials can be tested to standards like DIN 4102 part 12 and certified against VDE and ULEU requirements, in some cases providing up to 90 minutes of fire protection.