BS EN 6049-004:2019

What is BS EN 6049‑004- Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres about? 

BS EN 6049‑004 discusses the safety of using protection sleeves in meta-aramid fibres during electric cables installation.

BS EN 6049‑004 defines the characteristics of high expandable braided tubular mechanical protection sleeves for electrical cable and cable bundles made from meta-aramid fibres and provided with water-repelled protection. 

Who is BS EN 6049‑004- Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres for?  

BS EN 6049‑004 on Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres is useful for:

• Electric cable installers
• Electric cable servicemen
• Safety regulatory bodies 

Why should you use BS EN 6049‑004- Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres?  

 Electrical cables are installed in a wide variety of environments, and it is often necessary to provide protection for these cables to prevent mechanical and environmental damage.

BS EN 6049‑004 provides information about the required composition, dimension and mass of the sleeves in electric cables installation.

BS EN 6049‑004 also provides guidance on mechanical properties like sunlight exposure, temperature range, water absorption, mould growth, the tensile strength of tows etc. Adopting BS EN 6049‑004, can help reduce mechanical and environmental damage to the electrical cables.