BS EN 60811-1-1:1995
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Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Common test methods. General application Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions. Tests for determining the mechanical properties - Section 1: Measurement of thickness and overall dimensions - Tests for determining the mechanical properties
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Superseded date
31-05-2018
Superseded by
BS EN 60811-203:2012
BS EN 60811-100:2012
BS EN 60811-501 : 2012
BS EN 60811-202:2012
BS EN 60811-201:2012
BS EN 60811-201:2012+A1:2017
BS EN 60811-501:2012+A1:2018
Language(s)
English
Published date
27-05-2002
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1 Scope
1.1 Normative references
2 Test Values
3 Applicability
4 Type tests and other tests
5 Pre-conditioning
6 Test temperature
7 Definitions
7.1 Maximum tensile force
7.2 Tensile stress
7.3 Tensile strength
7.4 Elongation at break
7.5 Median value
8 Measurement of thicknesses and overall dimensions
8.1 Measurement of insulation thickness
8.2 Measurement of thickness of non metallic sheath
8.3 Measurement of overall dimensions
9 Tests for determining the mechanical properties of
insulating and sheathing compounds
9.1 Insulating compounds
9.2 Sheathing compounds
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Annex
A Principle of operation of a typical machine for
preparing test pieces
ZA (normative) Normative references to international
publications with their corresponding European
publications
Specifies test methods used for determining the mechanical properties of polymeric insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables for power distribution and telecommunication applications (elastomeric, PVC, PE, PP etc)
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GEL/20/17
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Supersedes BS 6469-1.1(1992) and 97/261857 DC (06/2002) Also available as part of BS KIT 154 (12/2004) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, March 2006. (03/2006)
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28
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British Standards Institution
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| Standards | Relationship |
| UNE-EN 60811-1-1:1996 | Identical |
| DIN EN 60811-1-1 : 2002 | Identical |
| EN 60811-1-1:1995/A1:2001 | Identical |
| SN EN 60811-1-1 : 1995 AMD 1 2001 | Identical |
| IEC 60811-1-1:1993+AMD1:2001 CSV | Identical |
| I.S. EN 60811-1-1:1997 | Identical |
| BS 4553-1:1998 | Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having PVC insulation |
| BS 8436:2004 | Electric cables. 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables |
| 05/30138596 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 | BS 6195 - ELECTRIC CABLES - INSULATED FLEXIBLE CABLES AND CORDS FOR COIL LEADS |
| 07/30143023 DC : DRAFT MAR 2007 | BS 7835 - ELECTRIC CABLES - ARMOURED CABLES WITH THERMOSETTING INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3.8/6.6 KV TO 19/33 KV HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - REQUIREMENTS AND TEST METHODS |
| 11/30214055 DC : 0 | BS 7870-1 - LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 1: GENERAL |
| BS 4553-3:1998 | Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7870-8.5:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire armoured and unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath - Section 8.5 Single wire armoured and unarmoured multicore cables with copper conductors and non-halogenated sheath |
| BS 7870-4.11:1999 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single-core 33 kV lead sheathed cables - Single core 33 kV lead sheathed cables |
| BS 7870-1:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities General |
| BS 7870-3.21:2001 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors |
| BS 6469-98.1:1996 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Additional harmonized non-electrical test methods Test for TMPU sheath |
| BS 7846:2000 | Electric cables. 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant cables having thermosetting insulation and low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7846:2009 | Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, armoured, fire-resistant cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Specification |
| BS 7870-4.10:1999 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single-core 11 kV and 33 kV cables - Single core 11 kV and 33 kV cables |
| BS 8436:2011 | Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V screened electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire, for use in walls, partitions and building voids. Multicore cables |
| 11/30219798 DC : 0 | BS 7870-5 - LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 5: POLYMERIC INSULATED AERIAL BUNDLED CONDUCTORS (ABC) OF RATED VOLTAGE 0.6/1 KV FOR OVERHEAD DISTRIBUTION |
| BS 7870-8.4:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire or double steel tape armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance - Section 8.4 Single wire or double steel tape armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance |
| 12/30248753 DC : 0 | BS 6004 - ELECTRIC CABLES - PVC INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES UP TO AND INCLUDING 460/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING |
| BS 7629-2:1997 | Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Multipair cables |
| 12/30248745 DC : 0 | BS 7211 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTA GES UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750 V, FOR ELECTRIC POWER, LIGHTING AND INTERNAL WIRING, AND HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE |
| 12/30244462 DC : 0 | BS 8573 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES WITH A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS, HAVING LOW EMISSIONS OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE |
| BS 7655-10.1(1997) : 1997 | SPECIFICATION FOR INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS FOR CABLES - POLYETHYLENE SHEATHING COMPOUNDS - THERMOPLASTIC MEDIUM DENSITY POLYETHYLENE (MDPE) SHEATHING COMPOUND |
| 06/30143016 DC : DRAFT SEP 2006 | BS 6622 - SPECIFICATION FOR CABLES WITH THERMOSETTING INSULATION FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 3.8/6.6 KV TO 19/33 KV |
| 09/30199575 DC : 0 | BS 7846 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED, FIRE-RESISTANT CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 600/1000 V HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - SPECIFICATION |
| BS 7629-1:1997 | Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore cables |
| BS 6231:1998 | Specification for PVC-insulated cables for switchgear and controlgear wiring |
| BS 6231:2006 | Electric cables. Single core PVC insulated flexible cables of rated voltage 600/1000 V for switchgear and controlgear wiring |
| BS 6195:2006 | Electric cables. Rubber or silicone rubber insulated flexible cables and cords for coil end leads |
| BS 6622:2007 | Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV. Requirements and test methods |
| BS 6007:2000 | Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring |
| BS 6500:2000 | Electric cables. Flexible cords rated up to 300/500 V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for domestic, office and similar environments |
| BS 6883:1999 | Elastomer insulated cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods |
| BS 6724(1997) : 1997 | ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES OF 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V, HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE |
| BS 6622:1999 | Specification for cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV up to 19/33 kV |
| BS 7889:1997 | Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, unarmoured cables for a voltage of 600/1000 V |
| BS 7655-0:1997 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables General introduction |
| BS 7835:2000 | Specification for armoured cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV up to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 5467(1997) : 1997 | ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, ARMOURED CABLES FOR VOLTAGES OF 600/1000 V AND 1900/3300 V |
| BS 7211:1998 | Electric cables. Thermosetting insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring, and having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 6622:1991 | Specification for cables with extruded cross-linked polyethylene or ethylene propylene rubber insulation for rated voltages from 3800/6600 V up to 19000/33000 V |
| BS 6485:1999 | PVC-covered conductors for overhead power lines |
| BS 7835:2007 | Electric cables. Armoured cables with thermosetting insulation for rated voltages from 3.8/6.6 kV to 19/33 kV having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire. Requirements and test methods |
| BS 7655-0:2006 | Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables General introduction |
| BS 7870-3.21:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors |
| BS 7870-5:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Polymeric insulated aerial bundled conductors (ABC) of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV for overhead distribution |
| BS 6007:2006 | Electric cables. Single core unsheathed heat resisting cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for internal wiring |
| 12/30244367 DC : 0 | BS 7912 - POWER CABLES WITH XLPE INSULATION AND METAL SHEATH, AND THEIR ACCESSORIES, FOR RATED VOLTAGES FROM 66 KV (U[M] = 72.5 KV) TO 132 KV (U[M] = 145 KV) |
| BS 4553-2:1998 | Specification for 600/1000 V single-phase split concentric electric cables Cables having thermosetting insulation |
| BS 7917:1999 | Elastomer insulated fire resistant (limited circuit integrity) cables for fixed wiring in ships and on mobile and fixed offshore units. Requirements and test methods |
| BS 7846:1996 | Specification for 600/1000 V armoured fire-resistant electric cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7870-7.1:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single core and 3-core cables with halogenated materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring |
| BS 7870-4.13:2001 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single core 33 kV copper wire/foil sheath cables - Section 4.13: Single core 33 kV copper wire/foil sheath cables |
| BS 7870-8.6:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire or double steel tape armoured and non-halogenated sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors - Section 8.6 Single wire or double steel tape armoured and non-halogenated sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors |
| BS 6726:1998 | Specification for festoon and temporary lighting cables and cords |
| BS 6346:1997 | Electric cables. PVC insulated, armoured cables for voltages of 600/1000 V and 1900/3300 V |
| BS 7870-2:1999 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test |
| BS 7870-2:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test |
| BS 6480:1988 | Specification for impregnated paper-insulated lead or lead alloy sheathed electric cables of rated voltages up to and including 33000 V |
| BS 7870-8.1:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors - Section 8.1 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors |
| BS 7870-4.12:2001 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Single core 11 kV copper foil sheath cables - Section 4.12: single core 11 kV copper foil sheath cables |
| BS 7912:2001 | Power cables with XLPE insulation and metallic sheath, and their accessories, for rated voltages from 66 kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub>=72.5 kV) to 132kV (<i>U</i><sub>m</sub>=145kV). Requirements and test methods |
| BS 7870-5:1999 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Polymeric insulated aerial bundled conductors (ABC) of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV for overhead distribution |
| 10/30228489 DC : 0 | BS 8436 - ELECTRIC CABLES - SPECIFICATION FOR 300/500 V SCREENED ELECTRIC CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE, FOR USE IN WALLS, PARTITIONS AND BUILDING VOIDS - MULTICORE CABLES |
| BS 7919:2001 | Electric cables. Flexible cables rated up to 450/750V, for use with appliances and equipment intended for industrial and similar environments |
| 08/30170023 DC : DRAFT JUNE 2008 | BS 7629-1 - ELECTRIC CABLES - SPECIFICATION FOR 300/500 V FIRE RESISTANT SCREENED CABLES HAVING LOW EMISSION OF SMOKE AND CORROSIVE GASES WHEN AFFECTED BY FIRE - PART 1: MULTICORE AND MULTIPAIR CABLES |
| BS 7870-7.2:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for power cables having rated voltages of 3.8/6.6 kV and 6.35/11 kV with special fire performance for use in power stations Single-core and 3-core cables with halogen-free materials and with aluminium or steel wire armouring |
| 11/30215743 DC : 0 | BS 7870-3.21 - LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 3: SPECIFICATION FOR DISTRIBUTION CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE 0.6/1 KV - SECTION 3.21: XLPE INSULATED SPLIT CONCENTRIC CABLES WITH COPPER OR ALUMINIUM CONDUCTORS |
| BS 7870-3.20:2001 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV PVC insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors |
| BS 6708:1998 | Flexible cables for use at mines and quarries |
| BS 7870-8.2:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors - Section 8.2 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multipair cable with copper conductors |
| BS 7870-4.20:1999 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for distribution cables with extruded insulation for rated voltages of 11 kV and 33 kV Three-core 11 kV cables - Three core 11 kV cables |
| 12/30244369 DC : 0 | BS 7889 - ELECTRIC CABLES - THERMOSETTING INSULATED, NON-ARMOURED CABLES WITH A VOLTAGE OF 600/1000 V, FOR FIXED INSTALLATIONS |
| 05/30138592 DC : DRAFT SEP 2005 | BS 6231 - ELECTRIC CABLES - 600/1000 V, PVC INSULATED CABLES FOR SWITCHGEAR AND CONTROLGEAR WIRING |
| 11/30214057 DC : 0 | BS 7870-2 - LV AND MV POLYMERIC INSULATED CABLES FOR USE BY DISTRIBUTION AND GENERATION UTILITIES - PART 2: METHODS OF TEST |
| BS 7870-8.3:2003 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities. Specification for multicore and multipair cables for installation above and below ground Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance - Section 8.3 Single wire armoured and PVC sheathed multicore cable with copper conductors, having reduced fire propagation performance |
| BS 7870-3.22:2011 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Specification for distribution cables of rated voltage 0.6/1 kV. XLPE insulated split concentric cables with copper or aluminium conductors, having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire |
| BS 7870-2:1996 | LV and MV polymeric insulated cables for use by distribution and generation utilities Methods of test |
| BS 6004:2000 | Electric cables. PVC insulated, non-armoured cables for voltages up to and including 450/750 V, for electric power, lighting and internal wiring |
| BS 7629-1:2008 | Electric cables. Specification for 300/500 V fire resistant screened cables having low emission of smoke and corrosive gases when affected by fire Multicore and multipair cables |
| HD 505.1.1 : 200S3 | COMMON TEST METHODS FOR INSULATING & SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES: METHODS FOR GENERAL APPLICATION: MEASUREMENT OF THICKNESS OVERALL DIMENSIONS TESTS FOR DETERMINING THE MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
| IEC 60811-1-2:1985 | Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables - Part 1: Methods for general application - Section Two: Thermal ageing methods |
| EN 60811-1-2:1995/A2:2000 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - GENERAL APPLICATION - THERMAL AGEING METHODS |
| EN 60811-2-1 : 98 AMD 1 2001 | INSULATING AND SHEATHING MATERIALS OF ELECTRIC CABLES - COMMON TEST METHODS - PART 2-1: METHODS SPECIFIC TO ELASTOMERIC COMPOUNDS - OZONE RESISTANCE, HOT SET AND MINERAL OIL IMMERSION TESTS |
| IEC 60811-1-3:1993+AMD1:2001 CSV | Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Part 1-3: General application -Methods for determining the density - Water absorption tests - Shrinkage test |
| IEC 60811-2-1:1998+AMD1:2001 CSV | Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables - Part 2-1: Methods specific to elastomeric compounds - Ozone resistance, hot set and mineral oil immersion tests |
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