What is BS EN 4612-012 - Nickel-plated copper cables about ?
BS EN 4612-012 is an international standard on nickel-plated copper cables with jackets and screens.
BS EN 4612-012 specifies the characteristics of UV laser printable jacket, nickel-plated copper conductor electrical cables Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene copolymer (XLETFE) family for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft operating at temperatures between – 65 °C and 150 °C, operating at voltages not exceeding 600 V. this insulation system has been used in aerospace applications using 115 V (phase-to-neutral) 400 Hz ac and 28 Vdc.
These cables are suitable for airframe use without additional protection.
Nickel-plating on copper provides thermal stability and flame resistance to cable and also increases its durability.
Who is BS EN 4612-012 - Nickel-plated copper cables for ?
BS EN 4612-012 on nickel-plated electrical cables (Dual extruded wall for open applications) for aerospace applications is applicable to:
- Manufacturers of nickel-plated electrical cables
- Aircraft manufacturers
- Quality control/testing and compliance personnel for aerospace
- Aerospace avionic and fibre optic technology
- Aerospace and defence industries
- Design engineers for nickel-plated cables
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products
Why should you use BS EN 4612-012 - Nickel-plated copper cables ?
Nickel-plated cables provide unmatched resistance to corrosion and are durable and stable even at extremes of temperatures. BS EN 4612-012 provides guidelines on its characteristics and specifications.
Nickel-plated cable offers thermal stability, flame resistance, and high melt strength. The chemical and solvent resistance of the cable makes it an ideal choice for use in commercial foodservice equipment. As a manufacturer, you can use BS EN 4612-012 for guidelines on how nickel-plated cables are being used in the production of foodservice equipment.
Crosslinked Ethylene Tetra Fluoro Ethylene copolymer (XLETFE) greatly improves the surface resistance, chemical corrosion resistance, insulation resistance, fire resistance of the cable, and tensile strength of the whole body of the cable. BS EN 4612-012 outlines characteristics of nickel-plated electrical cables (XLETFE) and provides essential guidance on using the electrical systems of aircraft.
As a quality control personnel, you can use BS EN 4612-012 for inspection of surface, fire, humidity, and overload resistance. Thus BS EN 4612-012 can help in ease of production.
