What is BS EN 60811-503 – Shrinkage test for sheaths about?
BS EN 60811-503 is the 503rd part of EN 60811 series. The IEC 60811 series specifies the test methods to be used for testing non-metallic materials of all types of cables. These test methods are intended to be referenced in standards for cable construction and for cable materials.
BS EN 60811-503 gives the test method for the shrinkage of sheaths.
Note 1: Non-metallic materials are typically used for insulating, sheathing, bedding, filling or taping within cables.
Note 2: These test methods are accepted as basic and fundamental and have been developed and used over many years principally for the materials in all energy cables. They have also been widely accepted and used for other cables, in particular optical fibre cables, communication and control cables and cables for ships and offshore applications.
Who is BS EN 60811-503- Shrinkage test for sheaths for?
BS EN 60811-503 on shrinkage test for sheaths of electric cables is relevant to:
- Optical fibre cables
- Cable wires manufacturer
- Electricity transmission suppliers
- Sheathing components manufacturer
- Non-metallic material manufacturer
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 60811-503 - Shrinkage test for sheaths?
The sheath is the component of a cable that protects the conductor. The insulation isolates the flow of electricity, and the sheath wraps around the outside of the cable to protect the conductors inside. BS EN 60811-503 includes a general specification, test equipment, sampling, test pieces preparation, test procedure and expression of results with a test report that ensures the consistent performance of sheathing materials for cables.
Compliance with BS EN 60811-503 can benefit you by providing accurate and necessary tests to demonstrate suitability of the chosen sheathing material for specified application based on a range of parameters. This not only ensures the operational efficiency of electric cables but also the safety of the product end-user.
