1.1
These test methods cover procedures for testing crosslinked insulations and jackets for wire and cable. To determine the test to be made on the particular insulation or jacket, refer to the product specification for that type. These test methods do not apply to the class of products known as flexible cords.
1.2
In many instances the insulation or jacket cannot be tested unless it has been formed around a conductor or cable. Therefore, tests are done on insulated or jacketed wire or cable in these test methods solely to determine the relevant property of the insulation or jacket and not to test the conductor or completed cable.
1.3
These test methods appear in the following sections:
Test Method
Section(s)
AC and DC Voltage Withstand Tests
22
to
29
Capacitance and Dissipation Factor Tests
38
to
44
Cold Bend
124
Cold Bend, Long-time Voltage Test on Short Specimens
51
to
57
Double AC Voltage Test on Short Specimens
45
to
50
Electrical Tests of Insulation
17
to
64
Heat Distortion Test
123
Horizontal Flame Test
100
(Test Method
D7936
)
Insulation Resistance Tests on Completed Cable
30
to
37
Mineral Filler Content, Determination of
107
to
111
Ozone Resistance Test
87
to
99
Partial-Discharge Test
58
to
64
Physical Tests of Insulation and Jacket Compounds
5
to
16
Surface Resistivity Test
112
to
116
Track Resistance Test
125
to
128
U-Bend Discharge Test
117
to
121
Water Absorption Test
65
to
71
Water Absorption Test, Accelerated
72
to
86
Water Absorption Test on Fibrous Coverings
101
to
106
1.4
Whenever two sets of values are presented, in different units, the values in the first set are the standard, while those in the parentheses are for information only.
1.5
This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
For specific hazards see Section
4
.
1.6
This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
====== Significance And Use ======
5.1
Physical tests, properly interpreted, provide information with regard to the physical properties of the insulation or jacket. The physical test values give an approximation of how the insulation will physically perform in its service life. Physical tests provide useful data for research and development, engineering design, quality control, and acceptance or rejection under specifications.