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BS 5501-8:1988

Electrical apparatus for potentially explosive atmospheres - Encapsulation 'm'

Published:

29 Jan 1988

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Withdrawn:

1 Apr 2007

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Product Details
Descriptors
Design
Dielectric-strength tests
Fire risks
Electrical components
Electric discharges
Pull-out tests
Explosive atmospheres
Electrical safety
Electric cells
Elastomers
Electrical connections
Water-absorption tests
Thermosetting polymers
Electrical testing
Thermoplastic polymers
Type m protected electrical equipment
Rated voltage
Electric enclosures
Type testing
Electrical equipment
Visual inspection (testing)
Length
Protected electrical equipment
Marking
Thermal testing
Fuses
Thickness
Thermal-cycling tests
ICS Codes
29.260.20 Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres
Committee
EXL/31
International relationships
Identical to:

EN 50028:1987

ISBN
0 580 16544 2
Publisher
BSI