BS 3858:1992
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Specification for binding and identification sleeves for use on electric cables and wires
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English
15-10-1992
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Foreword
Specification
Introduction
1 Scope
2 References
3 Types
4 Materials and finishes
5 Colour
6 Dimensions
7 Printing
8 Packaging
9 Tests
Annex
A (normative) Tests
Tables
1 Dimensions of type 1 sleeves
2 Dimensions of type 3 sleeves
3 Dimensions of type 4 sleeves
4 Dimensions of type 5 sleeves
5 Recommended bore and length combinations
6 Size and repetition of characters
7 Colour codes
A.1 Ageing temperature
Figure
1 Arrangement of characters
List of references
Specifies requirements and tests for identification and binding sleeves meant to be used on insulated wires and electric cables. Applies to the following types of sleeves: type 3 sleeves are poly (vinyl chloride) (PVC) and suitable for -65 Degrees C to 70 Degrees C; type 1 sleeves are polychloroprene and suitable for -65 Degrees C to 70 Degrees C; type 5 are sleeves are silicone and suitable for -65 Degrees C to 150 Degrees C temperature ranges; type 4 sleeves are PVC/nitrite and suitable for -65 Degrees C to 70 Degrees C. Coverage includes materials and finishes, colour, printing and packaging. Also includes tables.
| Committee |
GEL/15
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 91/34145 DC and BS 3858(1965) (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2009. (11/2009)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
16
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Current
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| Supersedes |
This British Standard specifies requirements and tests for binding and identification sleeves intended for use on electric cables and insulated wires. NOTE These sleeves are not for use as primary insulation The standard applies to sleeves of the following types: type 1 sleeves are polychloroprene and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C; type 3 sleeves are poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C; type 4 sleeves are PVC/nitrile and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C; type 5 sleeves are silicone and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 150 °C.
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| BS 1006:B01C:LFS4:1990 | Methods of test for colour fastness of textiles and leather. Blue wool standards. Reference standard for no. 4 |
| BS 6893-1(1987) : 1987 AMD 9073 | FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING FOR ELECTRICAL PURPOSES - SPECIFICATION FOR GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
| BS 1384-3:1985 | Photographic density measurements Specification for spectral conditions |
| BS 6746C:1969 | Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 5750-2:1987 | Quality systems Specification for production and installation |
| BS 2782-5:Method 540B:1982 | Methods of testing plastics. Optical and colour properties, weathering Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources, (xenon arc lamp, enclosed carbon arc lamp, open-flame carbon arc lamp, fluorescent tube lamps) |
| BS 1384-1:1985 | Photographic density measurements Guide for terms, symbols and notations |
| BS 5750-0.1(1987) : 1987 | QUALITY SYSTEMS - PRINCIPAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS - GUIDE TO SELECTION AND USE |
| BS 6746:1990 | Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 5750-0.2(1987) : 1987 | QUALITY SYSTEMS - PRINCIPAL CONCEPTS AND APPLICATIONS - GUIDE TO QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND QUALITY SYSTEM ELEMENTS |
| BS 6893-2:1987 | Flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes Methods of test |
| BS 5750-3:1987 | Quality systems Specification for final inspection and test |
| BS 5750-1:1987 | Quality systems Specification for design/development, production, installation and servicing |
| BS 1006:B01C:LFS3:1989 | METHODS OF TEST FOR COLOUR FASTNESS OF TEXTILES AND LEATHER - BLUE WOOL STANDARDS - REFERENCE STANDARD FOR NO. 3 |
| BS 903-A16:1987 | Physical testing of rubber Determination of the effect of liquids |
| BS 1384-2:1986 | Photographic density measurements. Specification for geometric conditions for transmission density |
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