What is BS EN 60454-2- Test method for pressure sensitive adhesive tape about?
BS EN 60454-2 is a part of IEC 60454. BS EN 60454-2 specifies methods of test for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes for electrical purposes
Other than the tests, BS EN 60454-2 also talks about conditioning and specimen preparation, ways to determine thickness, width and roll length, and to assess the tapes for corrosion-related properties.
Who is BS EN 60454-2- Test method for pressure sensitive adhesive tape for?
BS EN 60454-2 on test method for pressure sensitive adhesive tape is useful for:
- Electrical engineer
- Manufacturer pressure sensitive adhesive tapes
- Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment
- Manufacturer of electrical and electronic appliances
- Cable manufacturers
Why should you use BS EN 60454-2- Test method for pressure sensitive adhesive tape?
With the improvement in adhesive technology, pressure sensitive adhesive tapes have become very common as a fastening solution. BS EN 60454-2 provides various tests such as
- Determination of thickness
- Determination of width
- Determination of roll length
- Corrosion-related properties
- Tensile strength and elongation at break
- Low-temperature properties
- Resistance to penetration at elevated temperatures
- Adhesion
- Adhesion to backing at low temperatures
- Shear adhesion to backing after liquid immersion
- Flagging tests
- Water vapor permeability
And many other tests to help manufacturers, engineers and designers to choose correct material.
Using BS EN 60454-2 guidelines on pressure sensitive adhesive tapes, you can make them safer and less prone to short circuit.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60454-2:2007 supersedes EN 60454-2:1995. BS EN 60454-2:2007 includes some editorial changes with respect to EN 60454-2:1995. This revision includes improved text regarding the flame test (Clause 20), improved text on adhesion (Clause 11) and new Figures 9a and 9b.
