SR EN 50289-3-9:2003

Communication cables. Specification for test methods. Part 3-9: Mechanical test methods. Bending tests

This Part 3-9 of EN 50289 details the methods of test to determine the bending tests used in analogue and digital communication systems to: - bending around a test mandrel (clause 4); - repeated bending (clause 5); - repeated flexing in service (clause 6); - flexing in service (clause 7); - bending around rollers or bows during installation (clause 8); and - measure the stiffness (clause 9) of such a cable; - kink test (clause 10). It is to be read in conjunction with Part 3-1 of EN 50289, which contains essential provisions for its application.

Status : Valid
Approval date : 12/12/2003
Publish date : 12/13/2003
Number of pages : 20
ICS : 33.120.10 Coaxial cables. Waveguides
Technical Committee : 160 - Telecommunication and signalisation cables