BS 7655-2.3:2000
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Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables. Elastomeric sheathing compounds General application
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15-11-2000
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Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Definitions
4 Requirements
Bibliography
To be used in conjunction with Bs 7655-0. Give the requirements for the general application cross-linked elastomeric sheathing compounds. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811 and BS 6469.
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GEL/20/17
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Supersedes BS 7655-2.3(1993). To be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0(1997). (10/2000) Supersedes 99/240495 DC. (10/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2012. (12/2011)
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Standard
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8
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British Standards Institution
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Current
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This section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the general application cross-linked elastomeric sheathing compounds listed in Table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811 and BS 6469.
This section is to be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0, which contains essential provisions for the application of this section of BS 7655.
Table 1 ― Types of cross-linked elastomeric sheathing compounds for general application
| Type | Maximum material operating temperature°C | General application |
|---|---|---|
| RS 2 | 60 | Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant |
| RS 3 | 85 | Ordinary duty oil-resisting and flame retardant |
| RS 4 | 85 | Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant |
| RS 6 | 60 | Heavy duty oil-resisting and flame retardant with increased tear resistance |
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