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BS 6234:1987

Withdrawn

Withdrawn

Specification for polyethylene insulation and sheath of electric cables

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Language(s)

English

Published date

05-13-2005

Withdrawn date

09-07-2009

US$238.62
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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Withdrawn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This standard has been withdrawn and is no longer current.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.

US$238.62
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