BS 6708:1998 PDF Download
Standard EN Sample
Flexible Cables for Use at Mines and Quarries
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BS 6708:1998 is a British standard that focuses on flexible cables designed for use at mines and quarries. The standard provides detailed specifications for different types of flexible cables, including their electrical characteristics, construction, identification, and testing.
The standard aims to ensure that the flexible cables used in mining and quarrying operations are reliable and meet the necessary safety requirements. It defines the specific technical specifications and performance criteria that these cables must adhere to, in order to withstand the demanding conditions found in mining and quarry environments.
BS 6708:1998 emphasizes the importance of proper identification and labeling of cables, enabling easy recognition and selecting the correct cable for specific applications. This helps to minimize errors and ensures the safe and efficient operation of the cables. Additionally, the standard defines the testing procedures to evaluate the performance and durability of the flexible cables.
| Descriptors | Sheathed cables, Colour, Insulated cables, Design, Composition, Quarrying, Electrical insulation, Breaking load, Electrical components, Identification methods, Rated voltage, Thickness, Rated current, Thickness measurement, Area, Short-circuit currents, Dimensions, Marking, Electrical resistance, Electric cables, Trailing cables, Electrical testing, Dimensional tolerances, Colour codes, Classification systems, Mining equipment, Diameter, Flexible cables, Armoured cables, Electric conductors |
| ICS Codes | 29.060.20 - Cables 29.260.20 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres 73.100.01 - Mining equipment in general |
| Language(s) | English |
| ISBN | 0 580 28651 7 |
| File Size | 778.2 KB |
