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
Hardcopy , PDF
28-10-2003
English
14-09-1970
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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
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
10
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Superseded
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| SupersededBy |
| DEFSTAN 59-71(PT1)/2(1993) : 1993 | CRIMPED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR COPPER CONDUCTORS - PART 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS |
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| 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 |
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| 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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