Standard Test Methods for Nonmetallic Semi-Conducting and Electrically Insulating Rubber Tapes

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Hardcopy , PDF

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English

Published date

01-08-2020

Publisher

American Society for Testing and Materials

1.1These test methods cover the methods and procedures for testing electrically insulating and semi-conducting rubber tapes designed for splicing, terminating, and sheath repair of electrical wire and cable.

1.2The test methods appear in the following sections:

	Section
Referenced Documents	2
Conditioning	5 – 6
Dielectric Strength	35 – 40
Dimensions	11 – 16
Dissipation Factor	22 – 26
Elongation	17 – 21
Heat Exposure	46 – 49
Fusion	7 – 10
Ozone Resistance	41 – 45
Permittivity	22 – 26
Sample Requirements	4
Tensile Strength	17 – 21
Volume Resistivity	27 – 34
Ultraviolet and Weather Resistance	50 – 54

1.3The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard.

Note 1:There is no IEC equivalent to these methods.

1.4Unless otherwise stated, measurements are made on tapes from which the removable separator has been removed.

1.5This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific warning statement see 43.1.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

Committee	D 09
DocumentType	Test Method
Pages	7
PublisherName	American Society for Testing and Materials
Status	Current
Supersedes	ASTM D 4325 : 2013

ASTM D 4496 : 2021 : EDT 1	Standard Test Method for D-C Resistance or Conductance of Moderately Conductive Materials
ASTM D 150 : 2022	Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM E 591 : 1980	Practice for Safety and Health Requirements Relating to Occupational Exposure to Ozone (Withdrawn 1990)
ASTM D 470 : 2021	Standard Test Methods for Crosslinked Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
ASTM D 4496 : 2013	Standard Test Method for D-C Resistance or Conductance of Moderately Conductive Materials
ASTM D 257 : 2014	Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D 412 : 2016 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM D 470 : 2013	Standard Test Methods for Crosslinked Insulations and Jackets for Wire and Cable
ASTM D 374/D374M : 2016	Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 412 : 2016	Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM D 750 : 2012 : R2021	Standard Practice for Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
ASTM D 4496 : 2021	Standard Test Method for D-C Resistance or Conductance of Moderately Conductive Materials
ASTM D 750 : 2012 : R2017	Standard Practice for Rubber Deterioration Using Artificial Weathering Apparatus
ASTM D 412 : 2016 : R2021	Standard Test Methods for Vulcanized Rubber and Thermoplastic Elastomers—Tension
ASTM D 150 : 2018	Standard Test Methods for AC Loss Characteristics and Permittivity (Dielectric Constant) of Solid Electrical Insulation
ASTM D 257 : 2014 : R2021 : EDT 1	Standard Test Methods for DC Resistance or Conductance of Insulating Materials
ASTM D 374/D374M : 2023	Standard Test Methods for Thickness of Solid Electrical Insulation