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BS 4579-1:1970

Superseded

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Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Compression joints in copper conductors

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

14-09-1970

Superseded date

28-10-2003

Superseded by

BS EN 61238-1:2003

£142.00
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Summarise this standard

Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Test specimens
4 Sequence of tests
5 Test procedure
6 Requirements
7 Test certificates
Tables
1 Minimum test current
2 Percentage of conductor breaking load
3 Resistance values
Figures
1 Method of determining joint resistance
2 Typical assemblies for tensile test

Covers requirements for the performance of general application compression joints for use with copper and copper alloy conductors up to 1000 mm2 cross-sectional area operating below 85°C. Details preparation and number of specimens, sequence of tests, test procedures, acceptance requirements and test certificates.

Committee
GEL/20/11
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
10
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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