BS EN 50290-2-25:2013

What is BS EN 50290-2-25- Polypropylene insulation compound about?  

BS EN 50290-2-25 is a European Standard. BS EN 50290-2-25 provides gives specific requirements for PP compounds to be used for multi-element metallic data cables for indoor application as insulation.  

Type 1 is typically a copolymer with better low temperature properties.  

Type 2 is typically a homopolymer with superior hardness giving better crush resistance. 

BS EN 50290-2-25 outlines type test data and compounds. 

Who is BS EN 50290-2-25- Polypropylene insulation compound for? 

BS EN 50290-2-25 on polypropylene insulation compound is useful for: 

• Cable manufacturers 
• PP compound suppliers 
• Electrical and communication engineers 
• Telecommunication cable installers and operators

Why should you use BS EN 50290-2-25- Polypropylene insulation compound?  

It is essential to safeguard users from shocks and make products which last long. BS EN 50290-2-25 provides best practice guidelines that outline type test data in the standard for insulating compound to be used.  

Use of BS EN 50290-2-25 guidelines can minimize recalls due to poor quality or service failures and can increase your credibility. In turn BS EN 50290-2-25 improves safety for the end users.

Using compound and type test data as outlined in BS EN 50290-2-25 the compound supplier will have sufficient data to demonstrate compliance and warrant that the material is suitable for the specified application. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 50290-2-25:2013 supersedes EN 50290-2-25:2002. BS EN 50290-2-25:2013 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to EN 50290-2-25:2002: 

• The document has been entirely restructured. 
• The main change is the introduction of the new Table 1 for the test to be performed on granules. 

This document should be read in conjunction with EN 50290-2-20, the product standard EN 50288 (all parts) and other applicable product standards.