BS EN 60684-3-205 is a European standard that discusses flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes. BS EN 60684-3-205 gives the requirements for one type of heat-shrinkable chlorinated polyolefin sleeving, flame retarded, nominal shrink ratio 1,7:1 and 2:1 for use at temperatures up to 120 °C.
These sleevings are normally supplied with internal diameters up to 102 mm, and the standard colour is black. Sizes or colours other than those specifically listed in BS EN 60684-3-205 may be available as custom items.
BS EN 60684-3-205 on heat shrinkable chlorinated polyolefin sleeving is relevant to:
Sleeving is critical to electrical applications as it offers excellent insulation and acts as a corrosion-resistance protective layer. BS EN 60684-3-205 specifies designation, sleeving conformance, property requirements that include its dimensions, longitudinal change, breakdown voltage, and temperature which is helpful to determine the properties of the insulating sleeves.
Complying with BS EN 60684-3-205 requirements can ensure the sleeving provides excellent electrical insulation and protection against fire hazards, thus minimizing product failures. If you are a manufacturer of sleeving, adopting practices given in BS EN 60684-3-205 can enhance the reliability and credibility of your products.
EN 60684-3-205:2011
EN 61076-2-103:2004
IEC 60684-3-205:2011
IEC 61076-2-103:2004