| Properties/Tests
|
Test
Methods |
Passing
Criteria |
|
Classification |
Clause
6 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
442112 |
332112 |
| Classification
– Resistance to compression |
Clause
6.1.1 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
4
- Heavy |
3-Medium |
| Classification
– Resistance to impact |
Clause
6.1.2 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
4
- Heavy |
3-Medium |
| Classification
– Resistance to bending |
Clause
6.1.3 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
1
- Rigid |
| According
to temperature – Lower temperature
range |
Clause 6.2.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
Transport,
permanent application & installation
>= -5 °C |
| According
to temperature – Upper temperature
range |
Clause 6.2.2 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
Transport,
permanent application & installation
<=
60 °C |
| According
to electrical characteristics –
with electrical insulating characteristics |
Clause 6.3.2 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
With electrical
insulating characteristics |
| Marking and
Documentation |
Clause 7.1 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
The conduit
shall be marked on the product with:
a) the name of the manufacturer
b) a product identification mark |
| Dimensions |
Clause 8.1 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
Threads &
outside diameter shall comply with EN
60423 |
| Construction |
Clause 9.1 of BS EN 50086-2-1:1996 |
There shall
be no sharp edges, burrs or surface
projections which are likely to damage
insulated conductors or cables or inflict
injury to the installer or user |
| Mechanical
Properties – Compression test |
Clause 10.2 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
After the
test, the specimens shall show no cracks
visible to normal or corrected vision
without additional magnification. |
| Mechanical
Properties – Impact test |
Clause 10.3 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
After the
test, at least in 9 of the samples there
shall be no sign of disintegration,
nor shall there be any crack visible
to normal or corrected vision without
magnification & there shall be no
deformation impairing its normal use. |
| Mechanical
Properties – Bending test |
Clause 10.4 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
After the
test, the samples shall show no cracks
visible to normal or corrected vision
without magnification & it shall
be possible to pass the appropriate
gauge through the sample under its own
weight and without any initial speed. |
| Electrical
Properties – Electrical insulating
strength and resistance (conduits) |
Clause 11.6.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
The samples
shall be considered to have adequate
electrical insulating strength if a
100 mA trip device does not trip during
the 15 min test |
| Electrical
Properties – Electrical insulating
strength and resistance (conduits) |
Clause 11.6.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
Insulation
resistance > 100 M ohm |
| Thermal Properties
– Resistance to flame propagation |
Clause 12.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
The sample
is not ignited by the test flame |
| Thermal Properties
– Resistance to flame propagation |
Clause 12.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
There is
no evidence of burning or charring within
50mm of the lower extremity of the upper
clamp & also within 50 mm of the
upper extremity of the lower clamp |
| Thermal Properties
– Resistance to flame propagation |
Clause 12.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
If the sample
burns it shall be deemed to have failed
the test if the combustion is still
in progress 30 s after removal of the
flame |
| Thermal Properties
– Resistance to flame propagation |
Clause 12.1 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
If the tissue
paper ignites the sample shall be deemed
to have failed the test |
| Thermal Properties
– Resistance to heat |
Clause 12.2 of BS EN
50086-2-1:1996 |
It shall
be possible to pass the appropriate
gauge through the sample under its own
weight and without any initial speed. |
British Standard
BS EN 50086-2-1 : 1996
