What is BS EN 60811-502 – Shrinkage test for insulations of electric cables about?
BS EN 60811-502 is the 502nd 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 60811-502 gives the test method for the shrinkage for insulations.
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 60811-502 - Shrinkage test for insulations of electric cables for?
BS EN 60811-502 on shrinkage test for insulations of electric cables is relevant to:
- Optical fibre cables
- Cable wires manufacturer
- Non-metallic material manufacturer
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 60811-502 - Shrinkage test for insulations of electric cables?
Electric cables are designed to continue to operate in a designated manner whilst subjected to a specific source of heat for a specified period of time under specified conditions. BS EN 60811-502 provides a general specification, test equipment, sampling, test pieces preparation, test procedure and expression of results with a test report that ensures you the performance of insulating materials for cables.
Compliance with BS EN 60811-502 can benefit you by providing accurate and necessary tests to demonstrate compliance for correctly chosen insulation material for the specified application based on a range of parameters. This not only ensures the operational efficiency of electric cables but also the safety of the product end-user.