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Abstract

Specifies requirements for timber drums up to 5 t capacity for the transport and storage of insulated electric cable, bare conductor and other products for which the drums are suitable. The Standard includes nomenclature and dimensions of a preferred range of drums, together with details of materials, construction and marking and special requirements for the protection of cables.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-003 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 10 October 2016.
Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 13 December 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-003:
Australian Cable Makers' Association
Australian Industry Group
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
National Electrical and Communications Association
Queensland University of Technology

Scope

This Standard specifies requirements for timber drums up to 5 t capacity for the transport and storage of insulated electric cable, bare conductor and other products for which the drums are suitable.
The Standard includes nomenclature and dimensions of a preferred range of drums, together with details of materials, construction and marking requirements, and special requirements for the protection of cables.
NOTE: Dependent upon cable type, transportation and installation conditions, drums of lighter or more robust construction or differing design may be required. In these circumstances advice should be sought from the cable manufacturer.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 20/01/2017. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2017 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 20/01/2017
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ISBN
Committee	EL-003
Supersedes	DR 95257 AS 2857-1986