1 Scope
This British Standard specifies requirements and tests for binding and identification
sleeves intended for use on electric cables and insulated wires.
NOTE These sleeves are not for use as primary insulation
The standard applies to sleeves of the following types:
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a) type 1 sleeves are polychloroprene and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C
to 70 °C;
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b) type 3 sleeves are poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and suitable for temperature ranges
of – 65 °C to 70 °C;
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c) type 4 sleeves are PVC/nitrile and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C;
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d) type 5 sleeves are silicone and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 150 °C.