What is BS EN 3745-410 - Thermal endurance about ?
BS EN 3745 is a European standard on aerospace that discusses test methods for fibres and cables, optical, aircraft use. BS EN 3745-410 provides the best industry guidance on thermal life to enhance their functionality and quality.
BS EN 3745-410 specifies a method of measuring the thermal endurance of a finished optical cable.
There are two test methods incorporated that estimate the cable’s thermal life with or without mechanical stress.
- Method A: Without mechanical stress (temperature only)
- Method B: Combined temperature and mechanical stress
Who is BS EN 3745-410 - Thermal endurance for ?
BS EN 3745-410 on thermal endurance is useful for:
- Aerospace avionic and fibre optic technology
- Spacecraft and space products manufacturers
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Design engineers for optical cables
- Quality control personnel for spacecraft products
- Manufacturers of optical cables
Why should you use BS EN 3745-410 - Thermal endurance ?
The thermal endurance (or high-temperature endurance) test determines the ability of the insulation of a fire zone or similar wire to resist degradation due to exposure to high temperatures. Degradation is judged by the change in conductor resistance, cracking during bending, insulation dielectric breakdown, or decreased resistance to fluids.
BS EN 3745-410 provides guidelines on preparing test specimens and test methods to determine the effects of thermal endurance on an optical fibre or cable.
The guidelines under BS EN 3745-410 assists the quality control personnel of optical cables in preparing test specimens and results to improve their functioning and quality.
