Table of Contents

FOREWORD
Clause
1 General
  1.1 Scope
  1.2 Normative references
  1.3 Classification of tests according to the
       frequency with which they are carried out
  1.4 Sampling
  1.5 Pre-conditioning
  1.6 Test temperature
  1.7 Test voltage
  1.8 Checking of the durability of colours and markings
  1.9 Measurement of thickness of insulation
  1.10 Measurement of thickness of sheath
  1.11 Measurement of overall dimensions and ovality
  1.12 Solderability test for untinned conductors
2 Electrical tests
  2.1 Electrical resistance of conductors
  2.2 Voltage test carried out on completed cables
  2.3 Voltage test on cores
  2.4 Insulation resistance at temperatures above 90 deg. C
3 Tests of mechanical strength of completed flexible cables
  3.1 Flexing test
  3.2 Static flexibility test
  3.3 Wear resistance test
  3.4 Tensile strength of the central heart of lift cables
  3.5 Three pulley flexing test
  3.6 Kink test
4 Tests for mechanical properties after air oven and oxygen
  bomb ageing of insulation consisting of rubber compound IE 1
  4.1 General
  4.2 Sampling and preparation
  4.3 Ageing procedure
  4.4 Preparation of test pieces and tensile test
5 Flame retardance test for lift cables
6 Test for resistance to heat of textile braids
  6.1 General
  6.2 Apparatus
  6.3 Sample
  6.4 Preparation
  6.5 Test procedure
  6.6 Requirement

Abstract

The methods of carrying out tests specified in all parts of Publication 245 are given in this part and Publications 332-1 and 540.

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Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	International Electrotechnical Committee
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ISBN
Committee	TC 20