What is BS EN 50290-2-38 – Polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables about?
BS EN 50290 is a European Standard that discusses communication cables. The main objective of the series is to determine the performance of various insulation materials used for communication cables.
BS EN 50290-2-38 provides specific requirements for Polypropylene (PP) compounds to be used for the insulation of coaxial cables. It is to be read in conjunction with EN 50290-2-20, EN 50 Grades PP-S1, and PP-F1 correspond to materials specified in the previous version 50290-2-25. These relatively soft polypropylene compounds have good low-temperature properties and are highly stabilized 117, and other applicable product standards.
Grades PP-S2 and PP-F2 exhibit properties more typical of Polypropylene and are designed for general Coax applications where high crush resistance and superior dielectric properties are needed.
Who is BS EN 50290-2-38 - Polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables for?
BS EN 50290-2-38 on polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of communication cables
- Manufacturers of electrical equipment
- Manufacturers of insulating materials
- Manufacturers of polypropylene compounds
- Quality control and testing personnel
- Electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 50290-2-38 - Polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables?
Polypropylene is typically used as wire insulation. Unlike polyethylene (PE), PP is a harder compound which makes it suitable for use on thin-wall applications.
BS EN 50290-2-38 provides best industry requirements for physical, insulation and dielectric properties of granules and their respective limit values along with reference standard for the corresponding test methods.
Using raw material and type test data as outlined in BS EN 50290-2-38, the raw material supplier can demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application.
Adopting these best industry guidelines recommended by BS EN 50290-2-38 can help ensure adequate performance of polypropylene insulation for coaxial cables. As a result, incidents of product failure from poor electrical insulation and voltage stresses can be minimized.