BS 4579-2:1973
Withdrawn
Specification for performance of mechanical and compression joints in electric cable and wire connectors Compression joints in nickel, iron and plated copper conductors
Hardcopy , PDF
English
10-17-1973
05-01-2013
Co-operating organizations
Foreword
Specification
1 Scope
2 Definitions
3 Test specimens
3.1 Preparation
3.2 Number
3.3 Length
4 Sequence of tests
5 Test procedures
5.1 Resistance measurement
5.2 Temperature cycling
5.3 Tensile strength test
6 Requirements
6.1 Joint resistance
6.2 Tensile strength
6.3 Retests
Covers requirements for the performance of compression joints for use at temperatures above 85°C with plated copper conductors up to 1000 mm2 and nickel, nickel alloy or iron conductors up to 6 mm2. Details preparation and number of specimens, sequence of tests, test procedures, acceptance requirements and test certificates.
| Committee |
GEL/20/11
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes 68/32939 DC. (08/2005) Inactive for the new design. (11/2011)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
12
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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