What is BS EN 60811-513 – Wrapping test of electric cables about?
BS EN 60811-513 is the 513th 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 60811-513 gives procedures for a wrapping test after conditioning at elevated temperature. This test method applies specifically to polyethylene and polypropylene insulation. This test is intended for samples from filled cables of polyolefin insulation having a wall thickness of less than or equal to 0,8 mm.
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 60811-513 -Wrapping test of electric cables for?
BS EN 60811-513 on wrapping test of electric cables is relevant to:
- Cable wires manufacturer
- Non-metallic materials manufacturer
- Polyethylene or Polypropylene compounds manufacturer
- Electrical equipment manufacturer
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 60811-513-Wrapping test of electric cables?
The wrapping test includes a test that consists of coiling the wire a given number of times, over a mandrel of its own diameter, and then uncoiling.
BS EN 60811-513 provides general terms, conditioning procedure, test procedure, and evaluation of results with a test report that ensures the testing performance of insulation material. Compliance with BS EN 60811-513 can benefit you by providing accurate and necessary tests to demonstrate their quality as it determines the testing performance of the product.
This not only enables you to check that the connection works correctly, but, most importantly, that it is reliable, meets relevant industry standards, and is acceptable to the network owner.
