What is BS EN 60811-603 – Acid filling compounds about?
BS EN 60811-603 is the 603rd part of IEC 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 60811-603 gives the test methods to examine the filling compound for corrosive elements.
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 60811-603 - Acid filling compounds for?
BS EN 60811-603 on acid filling compounds is relevant to:
- Cable wires manufacturer
- Telecommunication industry
- Non-metallic materials manufacturer
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Electrical engineers
- Manufacturers of electric and optic fibre cables
Why should you use BS EN 60811-603- Acid filling compounds?
The total acid number is defined as the quantity of base, expressed in milligrams of potassium hydroxide (KOH), that is required to titrate all acidic constituents present in 1 g of sample. This test is used to examine the filling compound for corrosive elements.
BS EN 60811-603 provides general terms, apparatus reagents, potassium hydroxide solution, test procedure, and calculation with a test report that ensures the testing performance of acid filling compounds.
Compliance with BS EN 60811-603 can benefit you by providing different properties and test methods to demonstrate their quality providing protection against corrosion and potential dielectric problems. This can help increasing durability and credibility of your products.