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• Cable Solder Ability Test

  Electrical conductors are often soldered to a contact point. As the solder is a means of ensuring a complete electrical connection, the solder will also protect the conductor from oxidisation at the point of contact. as such, a test to determine whether the conductor is suitable for soldering is req

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Hot Set Test for XLPE in Cables

  The Hot Set cable test is a straightforward means of determining if the material used in insulation or sheathing has been sufficiently cross-linked. A cross-linked material is one which has been altered to tighten and increase bonding between the polymer chains. When insulation and outer sheathing m

  Test Lab March 26, 2019
• Cable Construction & Dimension Test

  There are several measurements that are key to a cable's construction and its compliance with relevant standards. These are some of the key cable tests conducted by our expert technicians as part of our internal quality assurance processes but which are also offered as a third-party service to deter

  Test Lab March 26, 2019
• Pressure Test at High Temperatures for Cables

  PRESSURE TEST AT HIGH TEMPERATURES FOR CABLESThis cable test typically applies to thermoplastic insulation and sheathing of cables. Thermoplastic materials are those which can be re-softened by heat. The standard for pressure testing at high temperatures for insulations and sheaths is BS EN 60811-50

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Vertical Flame Test for Cables

  The 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 placed

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Heat Shock Test for Cables

  Electrical 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 service

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Cable Insulation Resistance Test

  Insulation 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 Test

  Cold 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 to

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Cable Cold Bend Test

  The 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 carr

  Test Lab March 27, 2019
• Cable Tensile Test after Aging

  Cables 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 determine

  Test Lab March 27, 2019