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Section 5.2 of ICEA S-81-570 specifies that insulation tensile strength, elongation at rupture, and retention after air oven aging shall be tested per ANSI/NEMA WC-53 and meet Table 3-2 requirements.For 75°C rated: initial 2000 psi min tensile, 300% min elongation; after aging 48h at 100°C, 75% retention. For 90°C rated: initial 1800 psi, 250% elongation; […] Read more

Accelerated Electrical Requirements in Water

This test evaluates the accelerated electrical requirements in water of cable specimens as specified in ICEA S-76-474. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against […] Read more

Wet Insulation Resistance Stability (600 – 2000C)

Section 2.15 of ICEA T-27-581/NEMA WC 53 specifies the wet insulation resistance stability test for 600-2000V rated cables. Specimens are placed in a water bath at rated insulation temperature and energized continuously at 600V AC.Insulation resistance is measured after 1, 7, and 14 days, then weekly for 12+ weeks. Maximum decrease rate: 4% per week […] Read more

Resistance to Heat, Oxygen, Air, Light and Ozone

Method 4001 is a general test for Resistance to Heat, Oxygen, Air, Light, and Ozone. This group of tests is intended for determining the relative resistance of rubber insulating and jacket compounds and rubber-like compounds to deterioration influenced by heat, air, light, oxygen, and ozone.The tests consist of exposing specimens from rubber and rubber-like compounds […] Read more

Jacket Tear Strength

Method 3111 is a Tearing Strength test for cable sheath materials. This method is intended for determining the resistance to tear of sheath compounds and is applicable to the usual grades of rubber and thermoplastic compounds used for sheaths.The specimen is a piece of sheath taken from the inspection unit, cut to the shape and […] Read more

Strain Relief

This test evaluates the strain relief of splice specimens as specified in ESLU5T-1A263-AA. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against the acceptance criteria established […] Read more

Environmental Cycling (Dual Wall)

This test evaluates the environmental cycling (dual wall) of splice specimens as specified in ESLU5T-1A263-AA. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against the acceptance […] Read more

Environmental Cycling (Single Wall)

This test evaluates the environmental cycling (single wall) of splice specimens as specified in ESLU5T-1A263-AA. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against the acceptance […] Read more

Eyelet Air Pressure

This test evaluates the eyelet air pressure of splice specimens as specified in ESLU5T-1A263-AA. The test is performed in accordance with the procedures defined in the standard to verify compliance with the applicable requirements.Test specimens are prepared and conditioned as specified, then subjected to the defined test procedure. Results are compared against the acceptance criteria […] Read more

Splice Current Leakage

This test measures the temperature rise of splice when subjected to current loading as specified in ESLU5T-1A263-AA. The specimen is connected to a current source and the temperature is monitored at multiple points as current is applied at increasing levels.Temperature rise data is used to establish current carrying capacity (ampacity) ratings and to verify that […] Read more