BS EN 4608-004:2015

What is BS EN 4608-004 - Product standard for electrical and fire-resistant cables about?

BS EN 4608 is a European Standard on aerospace. BS EN 4608-004 provides the product standard for electrical and fire-resistant cables to enhance the performance and safety of electrical and electronic systems in aerospace applications. 

BS EN 4608-004 is the fourth part of a multi-part series that specifies the characteristics of lightweight fireproof, screened, electrical cables for use in the onboard electrical systems of aircraft at operating temperatures between - 65 °C and 260 °C.  

These cables are UV Laser printable under EN 3838.  

Who is BS EN 4608-004 - Product standard for electrical and fire-resistant cables for ?

BS EN 4608-004 on the product standard for electrical fire-resistant cables is relevant to: 

• Aerospace and defence industries
• Aerospace avionic electrical and fibre optic technology  
• Manufacturers of cables for aerospace applications 
• Quality control personnel for electrical cables 
• Electrical engineers and safety personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 4608-004 - Product standard for electrical and fire-resistant cables ?

Electric cables have widespread applications in aerospace applications such as electrical wire interconnection systems. Different cables have different applications, they can be identified by colours, wire numbers and wire sizes. Choice of the cable has an impact on performance, maintenance, and prevention of accidents. 

BS EN 4608-004 guides on the materials and construction of cables that include materials, assembly, screened cables, colour, required characteristics and test methods that allows you to standardize the production of cables and achieve consistency and performance. 

BS EN 4608-004 also guides on the test methods, application, and requirements that includes coverage, mass, dimensions, voltage proof test, insulation resistance, surface resistance, overload resistance, and more, ensuring the operability and longevity of cables. 

Guidelines under BS EN 4608-004 provide you guidance on qualification and acceptance conditions which includes qualified cable sizes, crosstalk, resistance unbalance, structural return loss, unbalance attenuation which enables you to ensure the safety and performance of cables in aerospace applications. 

BS EN 4608-004 enables you to develop and assess cables that have electrical and fire resistance to ensure safety and performance in aerospace applications. 

With compliance and obedience to BS EN 4608-004, you can demonstrate the reliability of the products and build trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.