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BS 6234:1987

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

13-05-2005

Withdrawn date

07-09-2009

$380.41
Including GST where applicable
Summarise this standard

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
Figures
Tables
Publications referred to

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

Committee
GEL/20
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 6234(1969), 85/33137 DC and 90/22864 DC. (05/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
20
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Withdrawn
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
IEC 60538:1976 Similar to

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This standard has been withdrawn and is no longer current. No replacement edition is available.

$380.41
Including GST where applicable