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BS 4579-1:1970

BS 4579-1:1970

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Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Compression joints in copper conductors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

28-10-2003

Language(s)

English

Published date

14-09-1970

Publisher

British Standards Institution

Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Test specimens
4 Sequence of tests
5 Test procedure
6 Requirements
7 Test certificates
Tables
1 Minimum test current
2 Percentage of conductor breaking load
3 Resistance values
Figures
1 Method of determining joint resistance
2 Typical assemblies for tensile test

Covers requirements for the performance of general application compression joints for use with copper and copper alloy conductors up to 1000 mm2 cross-sectional area operating below 85°C. Details preparation and number of specimens, sequence of tests, test procedures, acceptance requirements and test certificates.

Committee
GEL/20/11
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

DEFSTAN 59-71(PT1)/2(1993) : 1993 CRIMPED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
BS 7354:1990 Code of practice for design of high-voltage open-terminal stations
BS 6910-2:1989 Cold pour resin compound and heat-shrink cable joints in the voltage range up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Code of practice for on-site installation
BS 3288-1:1997 Insulator and conductor fittings for overhead power lines Performance and general requirements
BS 4579-3:1976 Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Mechanical and compression joints in aluminium conductors
BS 7888-4.2:1998 LV and MV accessories for power cables with rated voltage from 0.6/1 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub>=1.2 kV) up to and including 20.8/36 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub>=42 kV) Test requirements for MV accessories - Accessories for cables with impregnated paper insulation
BS 6910-1:1988 Cold pour resin compound and heat-shrink cable joints in the voltage range up to 1000 V a.c. and 1500 V d.c. Specification for materials
BS 5310-1:1976 Specification. Hand crimping tools for the termination of electrical cables and wires for low frequency and radio frequency applications General requirements and tests
BS 7727:1994 Code of practice for installation and inspection of pre-insulated compression terminals and connectors for cables with copper conductors up to 6 mm<sup>2</sup>
BS 7888-4.1:1998 Test requirements for MV accessories. Accessories for cables with extruded insulation - Section: 4-1: Accessories for cables with extruded insulation

BS 4G 178-1:1984 Crimped joints for aircraft electrical cables and wires Specification for design requirements (including tests) for components and tools

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