BS EN 60889 is a British Standard for overhead line conductors.
BS EN 60889 guideline is applicable to hard-drawn aluminium wires for the manufacture of stranded conductors for overhead power transmission purposes.
BS EN 60889 guidelines outlines specifics the mechanical and electrical properties of wires in the diameter range 1.25 mm to 5.00 mm.
BS EN 60889 on hard drawn aluminium wire for overhead line conductors is useful for:
The safety of electronic appliances during manufacturing is important. Standardization in the process of overhead line conductors ensures better safety. BS EN 60889 provides guidelines to manufacturers on how to use overhead line conductors' adequate performance in that application, freedom from defects, length and tolerance on length, and instructions to conduct test methods to assess performance and quality.
When these overhead line conductors are handled according to the standards provided in BS EN 60889, it ensures smooth workflow, durability and safety, and protection.
IEC 60889:1987