Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables Cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds - General 90°C application

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31-07-2006

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British Standards Institution

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Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 References
3 Definitions
4 Requirements

Specifies requirements for insulating compounds type GP 4, GP 5, GP 6 and GP 7.

This Section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the cross-linked elastomeric insulating compounds listed in table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811, BS 6469 and BS 903. This Section is to be read in conjunction with BS 7655 : Part 0, which contains essential provisions for the application of this Section of BS 7655. Table 1. Types of harmonized cross-linked elastomeric insulation Type Maximum material operating temperature °C General application GP 4 90 Ordinary duty GP 5 90 Ordinary duty GP 6 90 Ordinary duty HEPR GP 7 90 Ordinary duty

Committee	GEL/20/17
DevelopmentNote	Supersedes BS 7655-1.2(1993) (09/2005) Supersedes 96/213358 DC (10/2005) To be read in conjunction with BS 7655-0(1997). (08/2006) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2012. (12/2011)
DocumentType	Standard
Pages	8
PublisherName	British Standards Institution
Status	Current
Supersedes	BS 7655-1-1.2:1993