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BS 7655-4.1(1993) : 1993

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - PVC SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - HARMONIZED TYPES
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-10-1997

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-1993

Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Composition
5 Colours
6 Test requirements for physical properties
Tables
1 Types of harmonized PVC sheath
2 Test methods (in accordance with BS EN 60811
    unless otherwise stated)
3 Test requirements
4 Tolerances on temperature values
List of references

Specifies the physical properties of harmonized PVC sheathing compounds. Coverage includes definitions, composition, colours, and test requirements for physical properties.

DevelopmentNote
BS DRAFT FOR COMMENT 92/25662 DC
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
8
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded

BS 6004:1991 Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting
BS 7870-3.1:1996 PVC and XLPE insulated combined neutral and earth copper wire concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductorsLV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV
BS 6500:1994 Specification for insulated flexible cords and cables
BS 6977:1991 Specification for insulated flexible cables for lifts and for other flexible connections
BS 6726:1991 Specification for festoon and temporary lighting cables and cords
BS 6346:1997 Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V
BS 6480:1988 Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V
BS 7870-3.2:1996 LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper conductors
BS 7870-3.4:1996
BS 6004:1995 Specification for PVC-insulated cables (non-armoured) for electric power and lighting

BS 6469-1.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS & OVERALL DIMENSIONS - TESTS FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
BS 6746C:1969 Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables
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 6469-1.2(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS
BS 7655-0:1993 Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables General introduction
BS 6469-99.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - PART 99: TEST METHODS USED IN THE UNITED KINGDOM BUT NOT SPECIFIED IN BS EN 60811 - SECTION 99.1: NON-ELECTRICAL TESTS
BS 1755-2:1974 Glossary of terms used in the plastics industry Manufacturing processes
BS 6469-3.2(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - LOSS OF MASS TEST - THERMAL STABILITY TEST
BS 6469-1.4(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST FOR GENERAL APPLICATION - TESTS AT LOW TEMPERATURE
BS 6469-3.1(1992) : 1992 INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - METHODS OF TEST SPECIFIC TO PVC COMPOUNDS - PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURE - TESTS FOR RESISTANCE TO CRACKING
BS 6469-99.2:1992 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests
BS 1755-1:1982 Glossary of terms used in the plastics industry Polymer and plastics technology

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