Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric insulating compounds XLPE

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English

Published date

15-11-2000

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British Standards Institution

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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements
Bibliography

To be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0. Gives requirements for cross-linked insulating compounds. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811 and BS 6469.

This section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the cross-linked insulating compound listed in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811 and BS 6469.

This section is to be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0, which contains essential provisions for the application of this section of BS 7655.

Table 1 – Type of cross-linked insulation

Type	Maximum material operating temperature °C	General application
GP 8	90	Ordinary duty XLPE

Committee	GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7655-1.3(1993) To be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0(1997). (10/2000) Supersedes 99/240495 DC. (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2012. (12/2011)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	8
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 7655-1.3:1993