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BS 6346:1997

Withdrawn
Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

11-05-2011

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-04-2005

Committees responsible
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Voltage designation
5 Conductors
6 Insulation
7 Identification of cores
8 Laying-up
9 Bedding
10 Armour
11 Oversheath
12 Cable marking
13 End sealing
14 Schedule of tests
15 Test conditions
16 Routine tests
17 Sample tests
18 Type tests
Annex A (informative) Recommendations for the selection and
                      operation of cables
Annex B (informative) Recommendations for the installation of
                      cables
Annex C (informative) Information to be provided with enquiry
                      or order
Annex D (normative) Measurement of thickness
Annex E Spare
Annex F Spare
Annex G (normative) Armour wire tests
Annex H (normative) Resistance of conductor and armour
Annex J Spare
Annex K (normative) Voltage test on completed cables
Annex L (normative) Insulation resistance test
Annex M (normative) Compatibility test
Annex N (informative) Gross cross-sectional area of armour
Annex P (informative) Notes on type tests
Annex Q (informative) Guide to use
Bibliography

Requirements for construction and methods of test for cables for use in fixed installations in industrial areas, buildings and similar applications.

Committee
GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6346(1989), 96/202304 DC and 02/206300 DC. (04/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, October 2005. (09/2005) Inactive for the new design. (12/2008)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
40
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
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