BS EN 4674-004:2017

What is BS EN 4674‑004 - Self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve about?  

BS EN 4674‑004 discusses the self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve. 

BS EN 4674‑004 specifies the characteristics of flexible 10 kA self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protection sleeves, to be installed mainly outside pressurized areas on electrical cables or cable bundles, made from nickel-plated copper strands and PPS (polyphenylene sulphide) monofilament. 

Who is BS EN 4674‑004 - Self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve for? 

BS EN 4674‑004 on self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve is useful for: 

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

Why should you use BS EN 4674‑004 - Self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve?  

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. Adopting BS EN 4674‑004 can reduce mechanical and environmental damage to electrical cables. BS EN 4674‑004 provides information about the required composition, dimension, mass, and color-coding of the sleeves in electric cables installation. 

BS EN 4674‑004  also specifies the electrical characteristics for EMI protection, the test methods, designation, and marking of self-wrapping shielding (EMI) protective sleeve.