Wire and Cable Test Methods

Contents
Preface
Foreword (ANCE)
Foreword (CSA)
Foreword (UL)
1. Scope
2. General
2.1 Units of measure
2.2 Normative references
2.3 Definitions
2.4 Test reports
3. Conductor test methods
3.1 Conductor diameter
3.1.1 Scope
3.1.2 Apparatus
3.1.3 Preparation of specimens
3.1.4 Test procedures
3.1.5 Results and calculations
3.2 Cross-sectional area
3.2.1 Scope
3.2.2 Apparatus
3.2.3 Preparation of specimens
3.2.4 Test procedures
3.2.5 Results and calculations
3.3 DC resistance
3.3.1 Scope
3.3.2 Apparatus
3.3.3 Preparation of specimens
3.3.4 Test procedures
3.3.5 Results and calculations
3.4 Physical properties
3.4.1 Scope
3.4.2 Apparatus
3.4.3 Preparation of specimens
3.4.4 Test procedures
3.4.5 Results and calculations
3.5 High-current heat cycling for aluminum conductors
3.5.1 Scope
3.5.2 Apparatus
3.5.3 Preparation of specimens
3.5.4 Test procedures
3.5.5 Results and calculations
4. Insulation and jacket materials test methods
4.1 Thickness
4.1.1 Scope
4.1.2 Apparatus
4.1.3 Preparation of specimens
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4.1.4 Test procedures
4.1.5 Results and calculations
4.2 Physical properties (ultimate elongation and tensile strength)
4.2.1 Scope
4.2.2 Apparatus
4.2.3 Preparation of specimens
4.2.4 Test procedures
4.2.5 Results and calculations
5. Test methods for other components
5.1 Coverage of fibrous braids
5.1.1 Scope
5.1.2 Apparatus
5.1.3 Preparation of specimens
5.1.4 Test procedures
5.1.5 Results and calculations
5.2 Coverage of shielding (wraps and braids)
5.2.1 Scope
5.2.2 Apparatus
5.2.3 Preparation of specimens
5.2.4 Test procedures
5.2.5 Results and calculations
5.3 Saturation
5.2.1 Scope
5.2.2 Apparatus
5.2.3 Preparation of specimens
5.2.4 Test procedures
5.2.5 Results and calculations
6. Finished wire and cable test methods
6.1 Electrical tests
6.1.1 Continuity
6.1.2 Dielectric voltage-withstand
6.1.3 Dielectric breakdown
6.1.4 Insulation resistance
6.1.5 Capacitance and relative permittivity
6.1.6 Stability factor
6.1.7 Spark
6.1.8 Standard arcing test
6.1.9 Flex arcing test
6.1.10 Jacket resistance
6.1.11 AC leakage current test
6.2 Mechanical tests
6.2.1 Fall-in of extruded materials
6.2.2 Heat shock
6.2.3 Heat shock resistance
6.2.4 Shrinkback
6.2.5 Cold bend
6.2.6 Cold impact
6.2.7 Deformation
6.2.8 Hot creep elongation and hot creep set
6.2.9 Abrasion resistance
6.2.10 Crush resistance
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6.2.11 Impact resistance
6.2.12 Dielectric breakdown after glancing impact
6.2.13 Flexibility at room temperature after aging
6.2.14 Flexibility of separator tape under a jacket
6.2.15 Swelling and blistering when immersed in liquid
6.2.16 Durability of ink printing
6.2.17 Colour coating
6.2.18 Mechanical strength
6.2.19 Bend Test on nylon-covered conductors
6.2.20 Tightness of insulation
6.2.21 Flexing of shielded cables
6.3 Environmental tests: copper corrosion
6.3.1 Scope
6.3.2 Apparatus
6.3.3 Preparation of specimens
6.3.4 Test procedures
6.3.5 Results and calculations
Tables
Figures
Annexes

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