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DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/5(2008) : 2008

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WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES)

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Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

03-09-2008

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Foreword
Introduction
1 Scope
2 Warning
3 Normative References
4 Materials
  4.1 Sheath
  4.2 Construction and Dimensions
      4.2.1 Conductors
      4.2.2 Cores
      4.2.3 Screens
      4.2.4 Lay-up
      4.2.5 Tapes
      4.2.6 Identification Threads
      4.2.7 Sheath
      4.2.8 General
5 Testing
  5.1 Electrical Tests
      5.1.1 Electrical Tests on Cores
            5.1.1.1 Voltage Test
            5.1.1.2 Insulation Resistance Test
            5.1.1.3 Spark Test
      5.1.2 Surface Resistivity Test on Black Ink
      5.1.3 Electrical Tests on Completed Cables
            5.1.3.1 Voltage Test
            5.1.3.2 Spark Test on Collectively Screened and
                    Sheathed Cables (Including Type 16-2-1C)
            5.1.3.3 Conductor Resistance Test
  5.2 Mechanical and Physical Tests on Conductor Wires from
      Completed Cable
  5.3 Physical Tests on Completed Cables
      5.3.1 Flexibility
      5.3.2 Colour Stability
      5.3.3 Resistance to Solder Heat (PVC Cores Only)
6 Product Assurance
  6.1 Product Conformance Certification (PCC)
      6.1.1 General Requirements
      6.1.2 Initial Compliance
      6.1.3 Product Release and Approval Maintenance
      6.1.4 Changes to Materials or Process
7 Packaging
  7.1 Packaging and Labelling
8 Introduction to Table 6 and Table 7
Annex A - Packaging and Labelling
  A.1 Packing on Reels and Drums
      A.1.1 Sealing
      A.1.2 Reels and Drums
      A.1.3 Length
      A.1.4 Wrapping
      A.1.5 Marking
Annex B - Cable Weights

Describes details of small Multi-core Electrical Cables.

DevelopmentNote
Supersedes DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/4(2005). (11/2008) This standard is obsolescent because it is no longer required for procurement of new equipment but is retained for maintenance purposes in support of existing in-service equipment. (05/2016)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
24
PublisherName
UK Ministry of Defence Standards
Status
Current
Supersedes

DEFSTAN 02-643/3(2010) : 2010 REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLES ELECTRICAL, SUB-MINIATURE AND SMALL MULTI-CORE, LIMITED FIRE HAZARD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE

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BS EN 622-2:2004 Fibreboards. Specifications Requirements for hardboards
BS EN 50363-3 : 2005 INSULATING, SHEATHING AND COVERING MATERIALS FOR LOW VOLTAGE ENERGY CABLES - PART 3: PVC INSULATING COMPOUNDS
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 6746:1990 Specification for PVC insulation and sheath of electric cables
BS 3G 230:2000 Specification for general requirements for aircraft electrical cables (second series)
BS 2011-2.1T:1981 Environmental testing. Tests Test T. Soldering

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