What is BS EN 50290-2-24 about?
BS EN 50290-2-24 gives specific requirements for polyethylene sheathing compounds for use in the inner and outer sheathing of communication cables including fibre optic cables.
Using raw material and type test data as outlined in BS EN 50290-2-24, the raw material supplier will have sufficient data to demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application.
Who is BS EN 50290-2-24 for?
BS EN 50290-2-24 on communication cables applied for the following -:
- Manufacturers of communication cables
- Manufacturers and distributors of optic fibre cables
- Sheathing compound supplier
- Electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 50290-2-24?
Polyethylene sheathed cables are useful in a wide range of industries and the quality of compounds/materials determine its use in specified applications based on resistance to heat, oil, corrosion and chemicals. The polyethylene materials include LDPE, LLDPE, MDPE, and HDPE.
Meeting the requirements of polyethylene sheathing compounds under BS EN 50290-2-24 is beneficial as it takes into consideration the maximum operating temperature based on the material type. This ensures of high-quality insulation to communication cables, including fibre optic cables, increasing their service-life and efficiency in transmission.
Moreover, BS EN 50290-2-24 provides you with a list of corresponding tests available under various other standards so as to determine characteristics of cable sheath properties and polyethylene sheathing compounds, based on the types of materials.
BS EN 50290-2-24 also takes into consideration degradation of the cables by incorporating ultraviolet stabilization systems in the natural sheath compound to extend the induction period before the onset of failure in external applications.
The sheathing compounds are also subject to health, safety and environmental (HSE) requirements as defined in BS EN 50290-2-20.
Overall, BS EN 50290-2-24 can benefit you by providing accurate and necessary tests to demonstrate compliance and warrant that the insulation material chosen is suitable for the specified application based on a range of parameters. This not only ensures operational efficiency of communication cables but also safety of the product end-user
