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BSI BS 7655-6.1:1997

Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables -- Thermoplastic sheathing compounds having low emission of corrosive gases, and suitable for use in cables having low emission of smoke when affected by fire
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BSI BS 7655-6.1:1997

Specification for insulating and sheathing materials for cables -- Thermoplastic sheathing compounds having low emission of corrosive gases, and suitable for use in cables having low emission of smoke when affected by fire

PUBLISH DATE 2006
PAGES 8
BSI BS 7655-6.1:1997

This Section of BS 7655 specifies the requirements for the thermoplastic sheathing compounds listed in table 1. The relevant test methods are given in BS EN 60811, BS 6469 and BS 6425 : Part 1.

NOTE. Requirements for smoke emission, which are based on tests for cables and not individual materials, are given in the relevant cable standard.

This Section is to be read in conjunction with BS 7655 : Part 0, which contains essential provisions for the application of this Section of BS 7655.

Table 1. Types of thermoplastic sheathing compound having low emission of corrosive gases, and suitable for use in cables having low emission of smoke when affected by fire
Type Maximum material operating temperature °C General application
LTS 1 — For use over armoured cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C
LTS 2 — Intended for use as bedding or sheath for flat wiring cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C General purpose
LTS 3 70
LTS 4 — For use over unarmoured cables operating at a maximum conductor temperature of 90 °C
Specifies requirements for sheathing compounds type LTS 1, LTS 2, LTS 3 and LTS 4.
SDO BSI: British Standards Institution
Document Number 7655-6.1
Publication Date July 31, 2006
Language en - English
Page Count 8
Revision Level
Supercedes
Committee GEL/20/17
Publish Date Document Id Type View
July 31, 2006 BS 7655-6.1:1997 Revision
Jan. 1, 1994 BS 7655-6.1:1994 Revision