BS 6234:1987
Withdrawn
Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables
Hardcopy , PDF
English
05-13-2005
09-07-2009
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
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| DevelopmentNote |
Supersedes BS 6234(1969), 85/33137 DC and 90/22864 DC. (05/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, January 2008. (12/2007)
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| DocumentType |
Standard
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| Pages |
20
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| PublisherName |
British Standards Institution
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| Status |
Withdrawn
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| Supersedes |
| Standards | Relationship |
| IEC 60538:1976 | Similar to |
| DEFSTAN 02-517(PT2)/2(2008) : 2008 | REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLE, ELECTRIC - PART 2: POLYOLEFIN INSULATED |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT9)/5(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 9: CABLES AND WIRES ELECTRICAL FOR CABLES, RADIO FREQUENCY INCLUDING LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) VARIANTS |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/4(2005) : 2005 | WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/5(1982) : 1982 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 6: POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES |
| DEFSTAN 02-643/2(2002) : 2002 | REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLES ELECTRICAL, SUB-MINIATURE AND SMALL MULTICORE, LIMITED FIRE HAZARD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSES |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC3/2(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES - ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 12 SECTION 3: CABLES, TELEPHONE (FOR FIELD USE) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT16)SEC3/1(1998) : 1998 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 16: AERIAL ANTENNA WIRES - SECTION 3: AIRFRAME HF ANTENNA WIRES |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT5)/5(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 5: CABLES, SPECIAL PURPOSE, ELECTRICAL AND CABLES, POWER, ELECTRICAL (SMALL MULTI-CORE CABLES) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/7(2009) : 2009 | WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 6: CABLES, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT6)/6(2008) : 2008 | WIRES, CORDS, AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL-METRIC UNITS - PART 6: CABLES, POLYVINYL CHLORIDE (PVC), POLYETHYLENE, OR SILICONE RUBBER INSULATED EQUIPMENT WIRES |
| BS 6469-99.2:1992 | Insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables. Test methods used in the United Kingdom but not specified in BS EN 60811 Electrical tests |
| DEFSTAN 02-643/3(2010) : 2010 | REQUIREMENTS FOR CABLES ELECTRICAL, SUB-MINIATURE AND SMALL MULTI-CORE, LIMITED FIRE HAZARD FOR SPECIAL PURPOSE |
| BS 5308-1:1986 | Instrumentation cables Specification for polyethylene insulated cables |
| BS 5425-1:1986 | Coaxial cable for wideband distribution systems Specification for single unit, semi-airspaced cables for wideband distribution systems |
| BS 6746C:1993 | Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 3573:1990 | Specification for polyolefin copper-conductor telecommunication cables |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT12)SEC3/1(1980) : 1980 AMD 2 1984 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES, ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - SECTION 3: CABLES, TELEPHONE (FOR FIELD USE) |
| DEFSTAN 61-12(PT9)/4(1993) : 1993 | WIRES, CORDS AND CABLES ELECTRICAL - METRIC UNITS - PART 9: CABLES, RADIO FREQUENCY INCLUDING LIMITED FIRE HAZARD (LFH) VARIANTS |
| BS 6312-2.2:1997 | Connectors for analogue telecommunication interfaces Sockets for use with plugs specified in BS 6312-1 - Particular requirements for fixed socket-outlets used in permanent wiring installations |
| BS 2782-4:Method 434D:1975 | Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by a spectrophotometric method |
| BS 2782-4:Method 434B:1977 | Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by ultra-violet absorption of the chloroform extract |
| BS 6746C:1993 | Colour chart for insulation and sheath of electric cables |
| BS 2782-4 Method 434C:1977 | Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties Determination of antioxidants in polyolefin compounds by ultra-violet absorption of the toluene/ethanol extract in ethanol solution |
| BS 2067:1953 | Determination of power-factor and permittivity of insulating materials (Hartshorn & Ward method) |
| IEC 60538A:1980 | First supplement - Electric cables, wires and cords: Methods of test for polyethylene insulation and sheath |
| BS 2782-4 Method 434A:1975 | Methods of testing plastics. Chemical properties The identification of antioxidants and ultra-violet absorbers in polyolefin compounds by thin layer chromatography |
| BS 2782-8:Methods 823A and 823B:1978 | Methods of testing plastics. Other properties Methods for the assessment of carbon black dispersion in polyethylene using a microscope |
| BS 894:1956 | Specification for Ubbelohde apparatus for flow and drop points |
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