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  • BS 3858:1992

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    Specification for binding and identification sleeves for use on electric cables and wires

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  15-10-1992

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    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

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    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.

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    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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    Committee GEL/15
    Development Note Supersedes 91/34145 DC and BS 3858(1965) (07/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2009. (11/2009)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Current
    Supersedes

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    BS 7164-7.1:1990 Chemical tests for raw and vulcanized rubber. Methods for determination of polymer content Polyisoprene content
    BS 3G 198-1:1989 Sleeves for aircraft electric cables and equipment wires Specification for elastomeric sleeves for binding and identification
    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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