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DEFSTAN 61-12(PT25)/4(2006) : 2006

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WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 25: CABLES, ELECTRICAL LIMITED FIRE HAZARD, UP TO CONDUCTOR SIZE 10 MM[2] CROSS SECTIONAL AREA
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

18-06-2010

Language(s)

English

Published date

01-01-2006

Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Abbreviations
5 Definitions
6 MATERIALS
   6.1 Cable properties
   6.2 Fillers, binders, wrapping tapes
   6.3 Screen
   6.4 Sheath
7 Construction
   7.1 Multicore cables
   7.2 Multipair, multitriple and multiquad cables
   7.3 Wrapping tapes
   7.4 Screens
   7.5 Screen insulation
   7.6 Sheath
8 Cable type and size identification
   8.3 Screen insulation
   8.4 Sheath
9 PACKAGING AND LABELLING
10 Tests
11 Test Parameters
   11.1 Tests on completed cables
   11.2 General examination
   11.3 Dimensions
   11.4 Voltage Test
   11.5 Spark test on screened cables
   11.6 Conductor resistance test
   11.7 Cold Bend
   11.8 Heat shock
   11.9 Hot set test
Annex A - Packaging of Wires and Cables
   A.1 Packing on reels and drums

Specifies the requirements for limited fire hazard wires and cables, with cores up to conductors of 10 mm[2] cross-sectional area. It shall be suitable for use on electric power and communications circuits with a potential not exceeding 600 V AC RMS, 800 V DC between cores, or between cores and the surrounding structure, or between cores and earthed screen(s) included in the cable, at frequencies up to 400 Hz.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 61-12(PT25)/3(2006) and DEFSTAN 02-525/1(2000) (05/2006)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
56
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

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DEFSTAN 02-612/2(2008) : 2008 GUIDE TO THE DESIGN OF FERRO-MAGNETIC SIGNATURE CONTROL SYSTEMS AND DEGAUSSING
DEFSTAN 02-510/1(2006) : 2006 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE GLANDS IN BULKHEADS AND DECKS OF SURFACE SHIPS

BS EN 622-2:2004 Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for hardboards
IEC 60304:1982 Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
BS 3G 230:2000 Specification for general requirements for aircraft electrical cables (second series)
DEFSTAN 61-12(PT31)/2(2006) : 2006 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 31: SHEATHS - LIMITED FIRE HAZARD
ISO 2574:1994 Aircraft Electrical cables Identification marking
DEFSTAN 02-641/2(2002) : 2002 DETERMINATION OF THE VERTICAL FLAMMABILITY OF ELECTRIC CABLES
DEFSTAN 61-12(PT18)/5(2006) : 2006 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - PART 18: EQUIPMENT WIRES LIMITED FIRE HAZARD

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