What is BS EN 62329-2 - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes about?
BS EN 62329 is an International Standard series that covers heat-shrinkable moulded shapes.
BS EN 62329-2 is the second part of the BS EN 62329 series that specifies methods of test for heat-shrinkable moulded shapes in a range of configurations and materials suitable for insulation, environmental sealing, mechanical protection and strain relief for connector/cable terminations and multi-way transitions. The tests specified are designed to control the quality of the moulded shapes, but it is recognized that they do not completely establish the suitability of moulded shapes for impregnation or encapsulation processes or other specialized applications.
The main purpose of BS EN 62329-2 is to provide best industry test methods that can help manufacturers of heat shrinkable moulded shapes demonstrate whether their products are fit for purpose and provide adequate electrical insulation required for the performance of the end-application.
Where necessary, the test methods in BS EN 62329-2 will need to be supplemented by appropriate impregnation or compatibility tests to suit the individual circumstances.
Who is BS EN 62329-2 - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes for?
BS EN 62329-2 on heat shrinkable moulded shapes is useful for:
- Heat shrinkable moulded shape manufacturers
- Solid electrical insulation material manufacturers
- Flexible insulating sleeving manufacturers
- Quality control and testing bodies
- Product design engineers
- Mechanical and electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 62329-2 - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes?
Heat shrinkable moulded shapes tubing is a shrinkable plastic tube used in electrical work to insulate wires, providing abrasion resistance and environmental protection for stranded and solid wire conductors, connectors, couplings, and terminals.
Apart from covering the test specimen, test conditions and best industry dimension requirements, BS EN 62329-2 provides you with test methods for heat shrinkable moulded shapes which determines the presence of physical and mechanical properties required to be considered as safe, reliable and effective for use.
Properties such as heat shock, electric strength, resistance to tracking, flammability and heat ageing, amongst others, can be evaluated to ensure that the heat shrinkable moulded shapes can perform as intended.
Overall, adopting BS EN 62329-2 test methods can be particularly important for quality control purposes that can help in enhancing durability and performance of shrinkable moulded shapes.
