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DEFSTAN 02-517(PT2)/2(2008) : 2008

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REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, ELECTRIC - PART 2: POLYOLEFIN INSULATED

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-02-2008

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Related Documents
4 Performance Specification
5 National/International Regulations
6 Military Standards/Requirements
  6.1 Requirements for Materials
      6.1.1 Conductor
      6.1.2 Insulation
      6.1.3 Screen
      6.1.4 Sheath
      6.1.5 Armour
      6.1.6 Tapes
  6.2 Construction
      6.2.1 Conductor Stranding
      6.2.2 Conductor Insulation
      6.2.3 Tapes
      6.2.4 Identification of Cores
      6.2.5 Laying-up of Cores
      6.2.6 Screens
      6.2.7 Braided Screen
      6.2.8 Lapped Screen
      6.2.9 Screen Insulation
      6.2.10 Sheathing
      6.2.11 Tolerances
      6.2.12 Overall Diameter
      6.2.13 Marking
      6.2.14 Additional Markings
  6.3 Tests
      6.3.1 Scheduled Tests
      6.3.2 General
      6.3.3 Tests on Cable Components
      6.3.4 Tests on Completed Cables
      6.3.5 Additional Tests applicable to Cables having
             Limited Fire Hazard Sheaths to Def Stan 61-12
             Part 31
      6.3.6 Additional Tests applicable to Underwater Cables
             used in conjunction with Pressure Hull Glands
  6.4 Qualification Approval Procedures
      6.4.1 Definitions
      6.4.2 General Requirements
      6.4.3 Qualification Approval Testing
      6.4.4 Test Reports
      6.4.5 Qualification Approval Certificates
  6.5 Quality Assurance of Products
      6.5.1 Procedure
      6.5.2 Tests and Sampling Levels on Completed Cables
  6.6 Packaging and Labelling
      6.6.1 General
      6.6.2 Packaging
      6.6.3 Supply on Reels
      6.6.4 Supply on Drums
      6.6.5 Despatch Lengths
7 Design Requirements/Guidance
8 Corporate Knowledge And Experience
Annex A - Abbreviations and Definitions
Annex B - Procurement Check List
Annex C - Standard Form of Report for Qualification Approval,
          Production Quality and Production Routine Tests
Annex D - Tables of Dimensions
  D.1 General

Covers the manufacture and testing requirements of a range of cables insulated with polyolefin based materials, where usage is specific to HM Surface Ships, Submarines and Shore/Underwater applications.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 02-517(PT2)/1(2000). (02/2008) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for the procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (01/2014)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
52
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Current
Supersedes

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BS 2316-3:1969 Specification for radio-frequency cables Cable data sheets (metric and imperial units)
BS EN ISO 9000:2015 Quality management systems. Fundamentals and vocabulary
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