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  • BS 6234:1987

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    Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  07-09-2009

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  13-05-2005

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    1 Scope
    2 Definitions
    3 Designations
    4 Compositions
    5 Antioxidant
    6 Standard colours
    7 Permittivity and loss tangent for radio-frequency and
      telecommunication cables
    8 General properties
    Appendix A Test method for density
    Appendix B Test method for melt flow index
    Appendix C Test method for mechanical properties of insulation
    Appendix D Test method for mechanical properties of sheath
    Appendix E Test method for compatibility with hydrocarbon based
               cable filling compound
    Appendix F Test method for resistance to environmental stress
               cracking
    Appendix G Test method for permittivity and loss tangent
    Appendix H Test method for resistance to oxidation
    Appendix J Test method for oxidative induction time
    Appendix K Test method for carbon black dispersion
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    Tables
    Publications referred to

    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Physical and electrical requirements and test methods. Does not apply to cross-linked, flame retardant or semi-conductive compounds.

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    Committee GEL/20
    Development Note Supersedes BS 6234(1969), 85/33137 DC and 90/22864 DC. (05/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Supersedes

    Standards Referenced By This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    DEFSTAN 02-517(PT2)/2(2008) : 2008 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, ELECTRIC - PART 2: POLYOLEFIN INSULATED
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT9)/5(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 9: CABLES AND WIRES ELECTRICAL FOR CABLES, RADIO FREQUENCY INCLUDING LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) VARIANTS
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/4(2005) : 2005 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/5(1982) : 1982 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 6: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES
    DEFSTAN 02-643/2(2002) : 2002 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLES ELECTRICAL, SUB-MINIATURE AND SMALL MULTICORE, LIMITED FIRE HAZARD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC3/2(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES - ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 12 SECTION 3: CABLES, TELEPHONE (FOR FIELD USE)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT16)SEC3/1(1998) : 1998 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 16: AERIAL ANTENNA WIRES - SECTION 3: AIRFRAME HF ANTENNA WIRES
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/5(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES)
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/7(2009) : 2009 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 6: CABLES, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/6(2008) : 2008 WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 6: CABLES, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES
    BS 6469-99.2:1992 Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests
    DEFSTAN 02-643/3(2010) : 2010 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLES ELECTRICAL, SUB-MINIATURE AND SMALL MULTI-CORE, LIMITED FIRE HAZARD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE
    BS 5308-1:1986 Instrumentation cables Specification for polyethylene insulated cables
    BS 5425-1:1986 Coaxial cable for wideband distribution systems Specification for single unit, semi-airspaced cables for wideband distribution systems
    BS 6746C:1993 Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 3573:1990 Specification for polyolefin copper-conductor telecommunication cables
    DEFSTAN 61-12(PT9)/4(1993) : 1993 WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 9: CABLES, RADIO FREQUENCY INCLUDING LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) VARIANTS
    BS 6312-2.2:1997 Connectors for analogue telecommunication interfaces Sockets for use with plugs specified in BS 6312-1 - Particular requirements for fixed socket-outlets used in permanent wiring installations

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    BS 2782-4:Method 434D:1975 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by a spectrophotometric method
    BS 2782-4:Method 434B:1977 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by ultra-violet absorption of the chloroform extract
    BS 6746C:1993 Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables
    BS 2782-4 Method 434C:1977 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by ultra-violet absorption of the toluene/ethanol extract in ethanol solution
    BS 2067:1953 Determination of power-factor and permittivity of insulating materials (Hartshorn & Ward method)
    IEC 60538A:1980 First supplement
    BS 2782-4 Method 434A:1975 Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties The identification of antioxidants and ultra-violet absorbers in polyolefin compounds by thin layer chromatography
    BS 2782-8:Methods 823A and 823B:1978 Methods of testing plastics. Other properties Methods for the assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope
    BS 894:1956 Specification for Ubbelohde apparatus for flow and drop points
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