What is BS EN 61138 - Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment about?
BS EN 61138 is a British Standard on for portable earthing cable and short – circuiting cable.
BS EN 61138 guidelines are applicable to flexible cables with insulation based on ethylene propylene rubber (EPR), polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or silicone rubber (SiR) for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment.
Who is BS EN 61138 - Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment for?
BS EN 61138 on cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment is useful for:
- Electrical device manufacturers
- Power distribution unit
- Telecommunication industry
Why should you use BS EN 61138 - Cables for portable earthing and short-circuiting equipment?
Standardization in the process of using portable earthing and short circuit equipment with cables ensures better safety and quality of the appliance.
BS EN 61138 provides guidelines to cabling designers and installers on how cables need to be handled for optimum usage. When cables are handled according to the standards provided in BS EN 61138, it ensures smooth workflow and higher safety to minimize loss of property.  
Cables installed as per BS EN 61138  guidelines can give reliable functioning of appliances to the user.  
