What is BS EN 3660-066 - Cable outlet accessories about ?
BS EN 3660-066 is a European Standard that defines a range of cable outlets, style K, 90°, shielded, sealed for heat shrinkable boot, for use with memory metal rings under the following conditions.
Temperature range,
- Class N: − 65 °C to 200 °C
- Class K: − 65 °C to 200 °C
- Class W: − 65 °C to 175 °C
- Class T: − 65 °C to 175 °C (Nickel PTFE plating)
- Class Z: − 65 °C to 175 °C (Zinc nickel plating)
Associated electrical accessories: EN 3660-034 memory metal rings (for shield termination backshells).
These cable outlets are designed for the termination of the overall shielding braid or individual cable shields. They accommodate/permit the termination of heat shrinkable boots.
Who is BS EN 3660-066 - Cable outlet accessories for ?
BS EN 3660-066 for cable outlet accessories applicable for:
- Aerospace avionic and fibre optic technology
- Spacecraft and space products manufacturers
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Design engineers for electrical cables and cable outlet accessories
- Quality control personnel for spacecraft products
- Manufacturers of cable outlet accessories
Why should you use BS EN 3660-066 - Cable outlet accessories ?
Heat shrinkable boots are used in cable and wire management and are created from a material specifically designed to shrink to a predefined ratio to form a tight, seamless bond around wires and cables, helping protect the cable from corrosion and mechanical abuse while providing excellent electrical insulating properties.
Memory metals are rings made of a shape-memory alloy consisting of nickel and titanium and are designed to restrict water flow.
An electrical connector is a device that connects two active devices to transmit current or signals.
Cable outlet accessories are used with the circular and rectangular electrical connector and an optical connector for connecting, protecting, switching, lighting, heating, etc. They are made from materials that suit their intended purpose and are designed to provide safe use.
The guidelines given in BS EN 3660-066 helps you select the right connector and an outlet accessory for heat shrinkable boots and memory metal rings as they improve the production process if an electronic component fails. The failed component can be replaced when an electrical connector is installed.
As a design engineer, you can use guidelines provided in BS EN 3660-066 to ensure safe use of cable outlet accessories for heat shrinkable boots and memory metal rings. You have greater flexibility while designing and integrating new products and composing systems with components as well.
BS EN 3660-066 provides guidance on the characteristics, dimensions, materials, finish, and testing methods for cable outlet accessories and hence is structured such that the necessary level of quality is achieved, consistently maintained, and the high reliability of the product assured. By adopting BS EN 3660-066, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their products and build trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
