What is BS EN 60684-3-211 - Specification for types of flexible insulating sleeving about?
BS EN 60684-3-211 is a part of a series which deals with flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes.
BS EN 60684-3-211 gives the requirements for four types of semi-rigid, heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving with a nominal shrink ratio of 2:1 that has been found suitable for temperatures up to 135 °C.
- Type A: General purpose, flame-retarded, opaque colours
- Type B: General purpose, non-flame-retarded, translucent
- Type C: Fluid resistant, flame-retarded, opaque colours
- Type D: Fluid resistant, non-flame-retarded, translucent
The sleeving is normally available in internal diameter sizes up to 12,7 mm as supplied, in the following colours: black, white, red, yellow, blue and translucent.
Sizes or colours other than those specifically listed in this standard are available as custom items. The items are considered to comply with guidelines provided in BS EN 60684-3-211.
Who is BS EN 60684-3-211 - Specification of types of flexible insulating sleeving for?
BS EN 60684-3-211 on specification of types of flexible insulating sleeving is useful for:
- Electrical engineer
- Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment
- Manufacturer of electrical appliances
- Power Distribution companies
- Power generation plants
- Automobile manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 60684-3-211 - Specification of types of flexible insulating sleeving?
Insulating sleeves are an important component of any electrical equipment keeping the safety of resources and human life in mind.
BS EN 60684-3-21 provides specifications for individual types of flexible insulating sleeving.
Using BS EN 60684-3-21 best practice guidelines can make selection of flexible insulating sleeving easier and help manufacture reliable sleeving. BS EN 60684-3-21 helps in making electrical joints safer thus improve life of equipment.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60684-3-211: 2007 supersedes EN 60684-3-211:2002. BS EN 60684-3-211: 2007 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 60684-3-211:2002.
The major technical changes with regard to EN 60684-3-211:2002 concern a better alignment with existing national specifications.