What is BS EN 60695-10-2 - Fire hazard test by ball pressure test method about?
BS EN 60695-10-2 is a European standard and a part of the BS EN 60695 series that discusses the ball pressure test method with abnormal heat for fire hazard testing. Fire safety is essential in the workplace to avoid and defend against the devastation caused by fire. Fire safety decreases the danger of harm and property damage caused by flames.
BS EN 60695-10-2 specifies the ball pressure test as a method for evaluating the softening temperature and accelerated material flow under a load of polymeric materials and parts of end products in their ability to resist abnormal heat. It applies to the materials used in electrotechnical equipment, subassemblies and components, and to solid electrical insulating materials except for ceramics.
Who is BS EN 60695-10-2 - Fire hazard test by ball pressure test method for?
BS EN 60695-10-2 on fire hazard test by ball pressure test method applies to:
- Electrical engineers
- Manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment and components
- Personnel for quality testing and maintenance of fire hazard products
Why should you use BS EN 60695-10-2 - Fire hazard test by ball pressure test method?
The ball pressure test is used to check the integrity of dielectric material with respect to resistance to elevated operating temperature. Abnormal heat is an addition to that resulting from use under normal conditions, up to and including that which causes a fire.
In this regard, BS EN 60695-10-2 provides the testing apparatus, preparation of test specimen, conditioning and test procedure.
BS EN 60695-10-2 sets out the test methods that help you to measure and to verify the dimension of the indentation left by a steel ball applied on a test specimen with a specified force and at a specified temperature.
Overall, BS EN 60695-10-2 provides thorough guidelines for fire hazard testing throughout the test process on materials and the ability to resist abnormal heat.