BS EN 60811-508:2012+A1:2017

This standard BS EN 60811-508:2012+A1:2017 Electric and optical fibre cables. Test methods for non-metallic materials is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.060.20 Cables
• 29.035.01 Insulating materials in general

This Part 508 of IEC 60811 gives the procedure for a pressure test at high temperature, which typically applies to thermoplastic compounds used for insulating and sheathing materials.

NOTE 1 The method is principally intended for thermoplastic materials, but may be used for cross-linked materials when specifically required by the relevant cable standard.

NOTE 2 The test method is not recommended for thicknesses below 0,7 mm.