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  • BS 6121-5:1993

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    MECHANICAL CABLE GLANDS - CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND INSPECTION OF CABLE GLANDS USED IN ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Superseded date:  21-02-2005

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-1993

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Code of practice
    Introduction
    1. Scope
    2. References
    3. Definitions
    4. Selection of cable glands
    5. Installation
    6. Inspection and test
    Annex
    A. (informative) Guidance chart for the selection of
        BS 6121 cable glands
    Tables
    1. Non-integral earth connection short circuit ratings
    2. Integral earth connection short circuit ratings
    List of references

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    Gives advice on the installation, selection and inspection of cable glands. Applies to the basic requirements for the installation of cable glands for industrial applications. Includes detailed definitions and tables.

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    Committee CIL/20
    Development Note DRAFT FOR COMMENT 91/33339 DC
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Superseded
    Superseded By
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 6121-2:1989 MECHANICAL CABLE GLANDS - SPECIFICATION FOR POLYMERIC GLANDS
    BS 5345-3:1979 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES (OTHER THAN MINING APPLICATIONS OR EXPLOSIVE PROCESSING AND MANUFACTURE) - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICLA APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION 'D' FLAMEPROOF ENCLOSURES
    BS 5345-8:1980 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION 'S' SPECIAL PROTECTION
    BS 6121-3:1990 MECHANICAL CABLE GLANDS - SPECIFICATION FOR SPECIAL CORROSION RESISTANT GLANDS
    BS 5345-4:1977 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION 'I' INTRINSICALLY SAFE ELECTRICAL APPARATUS AND SYSTEMS
    BS 5345-7:1979 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES. REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION N
    BS 5345-2:1983 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION INSTALL & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES - CLASSIFICATION OF HAZARDOUS AREAS
    BS 5345-6:1978 INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR ELECTRICAL APPARATUS WITH TYPE OF PROTECTION `E' - INCREASED SAFETY
    EN 60529:1991/AC:2016-12 DEGREES OF PROTECTION PROVIDED BY ENCLOSURES (IP CODE) (IEC 60529 EDITION 2.2 CORRIGENDUM 2:2015)
    BS 5345-1:1989 CODE OF PRACTICE FOR SELECTION, INSTALLATION & MAINTENANCE OF ELECTRICAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES
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