What is BS EN 4612-013 – SX, TC and UC Nickel-plated copper cables about?
BS EN 4612 is a European standard that discusses XLETFE Family electrical cables.
BS EN 4612-013 specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, nickel-plated copper conductor, electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene copolymer (XLETFE) family for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between -65 °C and 150 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V r.m.s. and frequencies not exceeding 2000 Hz to manufacture efficient nickel-plated copper cables of high-durability.
These cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection.
Note: In case of conflict between BS EN 4612-013 and other referenced documents, the requirements of BS EN 4612-013 should take precedence.
Who is BS EN 4612-013 - SX, TC and UC Nickel-plated copper cables for?
BS EN 4612-013 on SX, TC and UC nickel-plated copper cables is relevant for:
- Manufacturers of nickel-plated electrical copper cables
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Quality control/testing and compliance personnel for aerospace
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Design engineers for nickel-plated cables
Why should you use BS EN 4612-013 - SX, TC and UC Nickel-plated copper cables?
Nickel-plated copper cables provide unmatched resistance to corrosion and are durable and stable even at extremes of temperatures. Nickel-plating on copper provides thermal stability and flame resistance to cable and increases its durability.
Nickel-plated cable offers thermal stability, flame resistance, and high melt strength. The chemical and solvent resistance of the cable makes it an ideal choice for use in commercial food service equipment. As a manufacturer, you can adopt BS EN 4612-013 for expert guidelines on nickel-plated copper cables in the production of foodservice equipment.
Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene copolymer (XLETFE) greatly improves the surface resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, insulation resistance, fire resistance of the cable, and tensile strength of the whole body of the cable. BS EN 4612-013 elaborates on the necessary characteristics of nickel-plated electrical cables (XLETFE) and provides essential guidance on their use in the electrical systems of aircraft.
As a quality control personnel, you can use BS EN 4612-013 for inspection of surface, fire, humidity, and overload resistance.
Thus BS EN 4612-013 eases the production of nickel-plated electrical cables and assists in manufacturing a standardized product that has global acceptance in the market.