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BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. Part 3. Methods specific to PVC compounds - Section 3.1 Pressure test at high temperature. Tests for resistance to cracking

Other Titles Withdrawn Description Printed version of this is available at library. To request, please e-mail to referencepk@usm.my and include a copy of this record in your e-mail. Abstract BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 is a European standard that specifies test methods for determining the mechanical properties of insulated electrical and optical cables. The standard applies to cables with solid or stranded conductors, and with insulation and/or sheaths made of various materials, including thermoplastics, elastomers, and cross-linked materials. The standard covers a range of mechanical tests that can be used to evaluate the performance of cables under different stress conditions. These tests include: Tensile strength and elongation test to determine the maximum load a cable can withstand before breaking, and the amount of stretching before the cable breaks. Impact test to determine the ability of the cable to withstand sudden impacts or blows. Abrasion test to determine the ability of the cable to withstand wear caused by rubbing or scraping. Crush test to determine the ability of the cable to withstand compression forces. Flexibility test to determine the ability of the cable to bend or twist without cracking or breaking. The purpose of BS EN 60811-3-1:1995 is to ensure that cables used in various applications, such as power transmission and telecommunications, meet the necessary mechanical performance requirements for their intended use. The standard provides guidelines for preparing test samples and conducting the tests, and also specifies the acceptance criteria for each test.

Contributor(s): MAR - Data Entry Person Primary Item Type: British Standard Identifiers: ICS 29.035.20 Plastics and rubber insulating materials ICS 29.035.01 Insulating materials in general ISBN 0580248941 ICS 29.060.20 Cables Language: English Subject Keywords: Splitting tests; Plastics; Testing conditions; Electrical insulation; Electrical insulating materials; Electric cables; Polyvinyl chloride; Solid electrical insulating materials; Polymers; Bend testing; Sheathed cables; Insulated cables; Optical fibres; Compression testing; Cable sheaths; Specimen preparation; Heating tests; Type testing First presented to the public: 6/2/2023 Original Publication Date: 12/15/1995 Previously Published By: British Standards Institution Place Of Publication: London, United Kingdom Citation: Extents: Number of Pages - 18 License Grantor / Date Granted:   / ( View License ) Date Deposited 2023-06-02 08:44:07.641 Submitter: Muhamad Azmil Ramli

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