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  • BS 5125:1990 (published 1990-07)

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    Specification for 50 A 650 V flameproof, restrained and bolted plugs and sockets for use in coal mines

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-07-1990

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Metallic components
    4 Insulation
    5 Contacts
    6 Terminals
    7 Plug
    8 Socket
    9 Retaining device
    10 Closer cap for bolted socket
    11 Dimensions
    12 Flameproof enclosure
    13 Type tests
    14 Routine tests
    15 Marking
    Appendix
    A Information to be provided with enquiry and order
    Tables
    1 Properties of electrical insulating materials
    2 Contact tube conditioning data
    Figures
    1 Bolted plug
    2 Bolted socket
    3 Restrained plug
    4 Restrained socket
    5 Bolted plug and socket assembly
    6 Restrained plug and socket assembly
    7 Closer cap for bolted socket
    8 Associated mounting flange

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Specifies dimensional, construction and test requirements for plugs and sockets for flexible cables having three power and one pilot contacts and a scraping earth contact.

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    Committee W/-
    Development Note Supersedes BS 5125(1974) & 89/71282 DC. (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2011. (12/2010)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

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    BS 7202:1989 (published 1990-02) Specification for non-incendive low voltage control/interlock and low voltage earth fault monitoring circuits for use in mines

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