What is BS EN 6059-502 – Test method for protective sleeves when subject to electrical arcs about ?
BS EN 6059 is a European standard on aerospace that discusses test methods for protective sleeves when subject to external arc to ensure the effectiveness of protective sleeves.
BS EN 6059-502 specifies a method of assessing the behaviour of protection sleeves or conduits when subject to an external electric arc, either at 115 Vac or 230 Vac 400 Hz.
BS EN 6059-502 shall be used together with EN 6059 -100.
The primary aim of the test under BS EN 6059-502 is to produce, in a controlled fashion electric arcs at the immediate vicinity of the protection sleeves or conduits and to examine possible consequences on cables inside this protection, which are supposed to be maintained in a safe condition. These electric arcs are representative of those, which may occur in service when a typical cable bundle is severely damaged.
To optimize the thickness and mass of such protection, it is necessary to associate a current limit into each sleeve or conduits construction.
BS EN 6059-502 specifies the two levels of prospective fault current are specified for all protection sizes.
Who is BS EN 6059-502 - Test method for protective sleeves when subject to electrical arcs for ?
BS EN 6059-502 on test method for protective sleeves when subject to electrical arcs is useful to: 
- Aerospace avionic electrical and fibre optic technology 
- Aerospace and defence industries 
- Manufacturers of protection sleeves
- Quality control personnel for protection sleeves
- Testing agencies involved in the inspection of spacecraft and aerospace products 
Why should you use BS EN 6059-502 - Test method for protective sleeves when subject to electrical arcs ?
Arc resistance is defined as the ability of an insulating material to withstand a high voltage electric arc and resist the formation of a conducting path along its surface. This conducting path is the result of thermal and chemical decomposition and erosion of the material.
As a manufacturer of protection sleeves, BS EN 6059-502 guides you in assessing the behaviour of protection sleeves and thereby checking the effectiveness.
BS EN 6059-502 provides best practice guidelines on preparing specimens, testing methods and requirements for assessing the behaviour and examining possible consequences on cables inside this protection sleeves.
With compliance and obedience to BS EN 6059-502, you can demonstrate the reliability of your products and build trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
