BS EN 60811-408:2012 PDF

What is BS EN 60811-408 – Long-term stability test for polyethylene and polypropylene about?

BS EN 60811-408 which is a part of IEC 60811 gives the procedure to establish as to whether or not the quality of a cable's components will be satisfactory over the proposed life of a communication cable. BS EN 60544-2 outlines a test which is considered only as a material selection test to ensure that the chosen materials are satisfactory for the intended life of the cable. Note: The test duration in BS EN 60544-2 makes the test unsuitable for routine quality control testing; one method found suitable for monitoring raw materials is given in  IEC 60811-410