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BS 638-4:1979

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A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Arc welding power sources, equipment and accessories Specification for welding cables

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Withdrawn date

15-10-1996

Language(s)

English

Published date

31-01-1979

Foreword
Cooperating organizations
1. Scope
2. References
3. Definitions
4. Conductors
5. Covering
6. Marking
7. Dimensions
8. Voltage test
9. Cable ratings
10. Test under fire conditions
Tables
1. Constructional details for cables having
       copper conductors
2(a). Current ratings of cable with copper conductors
       (85 deg C maximum conductor temperature)
2(b). Current ratings of cable with copper conductors
       (60 deg C maximum conductor temperature)
3. Voltage drop in copper conductors at normal
       and elevated temperatures
4. Constructional details of cables having
       aluminium or aluminium alloy conductors
5(a). Current ratings of cables with aluminium or
       aluminium alloy conductors (85 deg C maximum
       conductor temperature)
5(b). Current ratings of cable with aluminium or
       aluminium alloy conductors (60 deg C maximum
       conductor temperature)
6. Voltage drop in aluminium or aluminium alloy
       conductors at normal and elevated temperatures

Requirements for single core flexible copper, aluminium or aluminium alloy cables carrying the welding current in arc welding circuits. Requirements for conductors, covering, marking, dimensions, voltage and fire conditions and cable ratings.

Committee
WEE/6
DevelopmentNote
Partially replaces BS 638: 1966
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
ISO 700:1982 Similar to
IEC 60246:1967 Similar to

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BS 7540:1994 Guide to use of cables with a rated voltage not exceeding 450/750 V

ISO 700:1982 Power sources for manual metal arc welding with covered electrodes and for the TIG process
BS 4727-2:GRP08(1986) : 1986 GLOSSARY OF ELECTROTECHNICAL POWER TELECOMMUNICATION ELECTRONICS LIGHTING AND COLOUR TERMS - TERMS PARTICULAR TO POWER ENGINEERING - ELECTRIC CABLE TERMINOLOGY
BS 638-5:1988 Arc welding power sources, equipment and accessories Specification for accessories
BS 499-1:1983 Welding terms and symbols. Glossary for welding, brazing and thermal cutting
BS 638-6:1984 Arc welding power sources, equipment and accessories Specification for safety requirements for construction

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