BS 3573:1990
Withdrawn
A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.
Specification for polyolefin copper-conductor telecommunication cables
Hardcopy , PDF
01-03-2006
English
31-05-1990
Important note : Users cannot be edited or removed once added to your Multi user PDF.
Committees responsible
Foreword
Section 1 - General
1 Scope
2 Definitions
Section 2 - Product designations
3 Products
Section 3 - Constructional requirements
4 Conductors
5 Insulation
6 Construction of cables
7 Tapes
8 Filling
9 Screen
10 Sheath
11 Aerial self-supporting cable
12 Armour
13 Oversheath
Section 4 - Electrical and mechanical test requirements
14 Electrical requirements
15 Mechanical requirements
16 Resistance to water penetration
Section 5 - Thermal stability and environmental requirements
17 Insulation
18 Sheath
19 Sealing and marking of cable ends
Appendix A - Stability of filling compound
Appendix B - Peel strength test of polymer on aluminium foil
Appendix C - Peel strength test of aluminium foil on cable
sheath
Appendix D - Water penetration test
Appendix E - Circuit planning information
Publications referred to
Requirements, dimensions and methods of test for cables suitable for telephone circuits from small exchanges.
| Committee |
EPL/46
|
| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 86/24362 DC and BS 3573(1972) (07/2005)
|
| DocumentType |
Standard
|
| Pages |
24
|
| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
|
| Status |
Withdrawn
|
| Supersedes |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC1/2(2010) : 2010 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL METRIC UNITS - PART 12: SECTION 1: CABLES, TELEPHONE (EXTERNAL) |
| BS 7354:1990 | Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations |
| BS 5737:1979 | Method for the measurement of relative permittivity, dielectric dissipation factor and d.c. resistivity of insulating liquids |
| BS 6234:1987 | Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 183:1972 | Specification for general purpose galvanized steel wire strand |
| BS 2000-132(1996) : 1996 | METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - PART 132: PETROLEUM PRODUCTS - LUBRICATING GREASE - DETERMINATION OF DROPPING POINT |
| BS 6746C:1993 | Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 6746:1990 | Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 2000-179(1993) : 1993 | METHODS OF TEST FOR PETROLEUM AND ITS PRODUCTS - DETERMINATION OF CONE PENETRATION OF PETROLATUM |
| IEC 60708:2005 | Low-frequency cables with polyolefin insulation and moisture barrier polyolefin sheath |
| BS 3414:2000 | Specification for hand-held crown bottle openers |
| BS 1755:1951 | Glossary of terms used in the plastics industry |
| BS 1441:1969 | Specification for galvanized steel wire for armouring submarine cables |
Access your standards online with a subscription
Features
-
Simple online access to standards, technical information and regulations.
-
Critical updates of standards and customisable alerts and notifications.
-
Multi-user online standards collection: secure, flexible and cost effective.