BS EN 60811-605:2012

What is BS EN 60811-605- Carbon black protection from UV radiation on insulating material about?  

BS EN 60811-605 is part of IEC 60811 describes the test methods for measuring the content of carbon black added for UV stabilization of polyethylene and polyolefin compounds. These methods provided in BS EN 60811-605 are not suitable for halogenated compounds. 

Following are the methods mentioned in BS EN 60811-605 

Method A is suitable only for polyethylene and polypropylene compounds. 

Method B is suitable for polyolefin compounds. 

Who is BS EN 60811-605 - Carbon black protection from UV radiation on insulating material for? 

BS EN 60811-605 on Carbon Black UV Protection is useful for: 

• Electrical engineer                                                                   
• Manufacturer of winding wire                                                                
• Manufacturer of transformers                                                   
• Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment.                             
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances                                     
• Radiation generating equipment and surroundings like hospitals.                                                                                     
• Power Distribution Companies                
• Communication cable manufacturer                                          
• Fiber cable inspectors.                                                                  
• Telecom Operators                                                                   
• Auditors 
• Electrical wire manufacturers         

Why should you use BS EN 60811-605 - Carbon black protection from UV radiation on insulating material?  

UV radiation is one of the main factors for the loss of flexibility in wire insulation. This can cause brittleness and may lead to cracks in the wire, making it unsafe for use. BS EN 60811-605 best practices provides test procedure to find the carbon black content, which is inert to effects of UV, thus protective against it.  

BS EN 60811-605 can help you choose the best material required for your design and use making it last longer, safe and saving cost on repairs. 

Use of BS EN 60811-605 guidelines can make your services glitch resistant and safe from electric shocks and repeated shutdowns. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60811-605:2012 supersedes Clauses 11 and 12 of EN 60811-4-1:2004 (partially). There are no technical changes with respect to EN 60811-4-1:2004, but see the Foreword to EN 60811- 100:2012.