Test Lab
- Vertical Flame Test for CablesThe Vertical Flame Test to BSEN 60331-1-2 is designed to assess the flame retardant properties on a single cable length. This Vertical Flame Test for fire propagation forms part of The Cable Lab's cable testing capabilities.Test methodology requires a cable sample of approximately 600mm to be placedTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Heat Shock Test for CablesElectrical cables in service are rarely used in fixed straight lines without any stress, instead often being wound or bent around corners. Bending or winding puts the cable sheathing and insulation materials under a degree of stress. This stress is then further enhanced when the cable is in serviceTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cable Insulation Resistance TestInsulation resistance testing is a key test for electrical cables as it is a measure of how effectively the cable is insulated. Poor insulation may result in short circuit, electric shock or fire.This cable test, conducted as specified in BS EN 50395, is designed to test the insulation at the cable'Test Lab March 27, 2019
- Cable Cold Elongation TestCold Elongation Testing is conducted to meet the requirements of BS EN 60811-505. It is performed on the insulation and sheathing materials of electrical cables and fibre optic cables with a diameter in excess of 12.5mm. Cables of a smaller diameter are more commonly subject to the Cold Bend Test toTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cable Cold Bend TestThe Cold Bend Test is conducted according to IEC 60811-504 and is designed to assess the performance of electrical cables at low temperatures. The test must be carried out on samples of insulation and sheathing material no more than 16 hours after the extrusion or cross-linking process has been carrTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cable Tensile Test after AgingCables are expected to continue to operate and perform in accordance with relevant cable standards for an extended lifecycle of up to 25 years. To ensure that prolonged use doesn't negatively affect the cable it is important to conduct tests after an accelerated ageing process.Ageing tests determineTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cord Bend TestThe purpose of this test is to confirm the robustness of a supply cord at the point of entry to an electrical appliance. The point of entry for the cable is often a likely point of failure as the cable is excessively bent and flexed at this point against the hard corners of the appliance. (Please noTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Two Pulley Flex Test - Mechanical Tests for Flexible CableCable flexibility testing is designed to determine whether the materials in a flexible cable can withstand constant flexing under electrical load. Put simply, it tests whether the cable will maintain electrical continuity whilst flexing, which is an essential requirement for flexible cable attachedTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cold Impact Cable TestCold Impact Testing is conducted according to international standard IEC 60811-506, and is designed to assess the performance of electrical cables at low temperatures. The test is carried out on samples of cable insulation and sheathing material but no less than 16 hours after the extrusion or crossTest Lab March 27, 2019
- Cable Insulation Tensile & Elongation TestCable testing to ascertain the measurements of tensile strength and elongation is used to determine the mechanical properties of insulating and sheathing compounds.The Standard BS EN 60811-501 determines the cable test methods applied to cross-linked and thermoset insulation and sheathing materials.Test Lab March 26, 2019