What is BS EN 60811-507 – Hot set test for cross-linked materials about?
BS EN 60811-507 is the 507th part of EN 60811 series. The IEC 60811 series specifies the test methods to be used for testing non-metallic materials of all types of cables. These test methods are intended to be referenced in standards for cable construction and for cable materials.
BS EN 60811-507 gives the procedure for the hot set test, which typically applies to cross-linkable compounds used for insulating and sheathing materials.
Note 1: Non-metallic materials are typically used for insulating, sheathing, bedding, filling or taping within cables.
Note 2: These test methods are accepted as basic and fundamental and have been developed and used over many years principally for the materials in all energy cables. They have also been widely accepted and used for other cables, in particular optical fibre cables, communication and control cables and cables for ships and offshore applications.
Who is BS EN 60811-507 - Hot set test for cross-linked materials for?
BS EN 60811-507 on hot set test for cross-linked materials is relevant to:
- Cross-linked material manufacturer
- Cable wires manufacturer
- Electricity transmission suppliers
- Sheathing components manufacturer
- Non-metallic material manufacturer
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 60811-507- Hot set test for cross-linked materials?
The Hot Set cable test is a straightforward means of determining if the material used in insulation or sheathing has been sufficiently cross-linked. Cross-linked material is one that has been altered to tighten and increase bonding between the polymer chains.
BS EN 60811-507 provides general terms, sample, procedure, expression of the results with a test report that ensures the testing performance of cross-linked materials for electric cables. Compliance with BS EN 60811-507 can benefit you by providing accurate and necessary tests to demonstrate performance of electric and optical fibre cables.