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AS/NZS 1660.2.3:1998
[Current]Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors, Method 2.3: Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths — Methods specific to PVC and halogen free thermoplastic materials
This Standard sets out the methods of testing insulation, non-metallic sheaths for PVC and
halogen free thermoplastic insulated electric cables.
Published: 05/03/1998
Pages: 15
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Header
About this publication
PREFACE
1 SCOPE AND GENERAL
1.1 SCOPE
1.2 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS
1.3 DEFINITIONS
1.3.1 Median value
1.4 TESTING TEMPERATURE
1.5 SELECTION OF SPECIMENS
2 METHODS OF TEST FOR INSULATION AND NON-METALLIC SHEATHS
2.1 THERMAL AGEING
2.1.1 Ageing in an air oven
2.1.1.1 General
2.1.1.2 Test equipment (apparatus and oven for air ageing)
2.1.1.3 Procedure for prepared test pieces
2.1.1.4 Procedure for pieces of complete cable
2.1.1.5 Compatibility
2.2 LOSS OF MASS TEST
2.2.1 Apparatus
2.2.2 Sampling
2.2.3 Preparation of test pieces
2.2.4 Calculation of the evaporation area A
2.2.5 Test procedure
2.2.6 Expression of results
2.3 PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURE
2.3.1 Test for insulation
2.3.1.1 Sampling
2.3.1.2 Preparation of test pieces
2.3.1.3 Position of each test piece in the test equipment
2.3.1.4 Calculation of the compressing force
2.3.1.5 Heating of the loaded test pieces
2.3.1.6 Chilling of the loaded test pieces
2.3.1.7 Measurement of the indentation
2.3.2 Test for sheaths
2.3.2.1 Sampling
2.3.2.2 Preparation of test pieces
2.3.2.3 Position of the test piece in the test apparatus
2.3.2.4 Calculation of the compressing force
2.3.2.5 Heating of the loaded test pieces
2.3.2.6 Chilling of the loaded test pieces
2.3.2.7 Measurement of the loaded test pieces
2.4 HEAT SHOCK TEST (FOR RESISTANCE TO CRACKING)
2.4.1 Insulation
2.4.1.1 Sampling
2.4.1.2 Preparation of test pieces
2.4.1.3 Winding of the test pieces on mandrels
2.4.1.4 Heating and examination
2.4.2 Heat shock test for sheaths
2.4.2.1 Sampling
2.4.2.2 Preparation of test pieces
2.4.2.3 Winding of the test pieces on mandrels
2.4.2.4 Heating and examination
2.5 THERMAL STABILITY OF PVC
2.5.1 Test equipment
2.5.2 Test procedure
2.5.3 Expression of results
2.6 TEST FOR EXUDATION OF PLASTICIZER (LOOP TEST)
2.6.1 General
2.6.2 Sample preparation
2.6.3 Procedure
2.6.4 Report
APPENDIX A
Amendment control sheet
Cited references in this standard
[Current]
Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors, Method 2.2: Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths — Methods specific to elastomeric, XLPE and XLPVC materials
[Current]
Test methods for electric cables, cords and conductors, Method 2.1: Insulation, extruded semi-conductive screens and non-metallic sheaths — Methods for general application
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