What is BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 - Polyolefin anti-tracking insulating sleeving about ?
BS EN IEC 60684 is an international standard that discusses flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes. The main objective of the BS EN IEC 60684 series is to ensure that the insulating sleeving manufactured offers required level of electrical resistance.
BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 gives the requirements for heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving, antitracking with a nominal shrink ratio of 3:1. This sleeving has been found suitable for use at temperatures up to 100 °C. Typically: medium wall, internal diameter up to 110 mm.
This sleeving is normally supplied in the colours red or brown.
Who is BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 - Polyolefin anti-tracking insulating sleeving for ?
BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 on flexible insulating sleeving is relevant to:
- Manufacturers of polyolefin anti-tracking insulator sleeving
- Electrical installation companies
- Substations
- Power distribution companies
- Telecommunication industry
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 - Polyolefin anti-tracking insulating sleeving ?
Anti-tracking heat shrinkable sleeves are widely used in power stations, railways and telecom sectors for protecting wires that are used for power distribution purpose. Good quality sleeving offers optimal insulation of electrical applications, while ensuring of safety and durability.
Since these types of sleeving cover a significantly large range of sizes and wall thicknesses, BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 provides guidance on the range of sizes available.
BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 also covers property requirements, requirements for dielectric strength, elongation, fungus resistance, and standard references for test methods to establish conformity of the same.
Complying with BS EN IEC 60684-3-280 requirements can ensure the polyolefin anti-tracking insulating sleeving provides excellent electrical insulation and incidents of splitting and product failure from weathering and tracking, are minimized. If you are a manufacturer of polyolefin sleeving, adopting standardized practices can enhance reliability and credibility of your products.
What’s changed since the last update ?
BS EN IEC 60684-3-280:2019 supersedes BS EN 60684‑3‑280:2010+A1:2014, which is withdrawn. This edition includes the following significant technical change with respect to the previous edition:
- Change of moulded plaque thickness for resistance to tracking and weathering tests to (6 ± 0,5) mm