IEC 60684-3-282:2010
(Main)Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving - Stress control
Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving - Stress control
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 gives the requirements for two types of heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving, stress control, not flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio up to 3:1. This sleeving has been found suitable for use up to temperatures of 100 °C.
- Type A: Medium wall - Internal diameter up to 65,0 mm typically
- Type B: Thick wall - Internal diameter up to 95,0 mm typically
Gaines isolantes souples - Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines - Feuille 282: Gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine - Contrôle de fatigue
La CEI 60684-3-282:2010 donne les exigences relatives à deux types de gaines thermorétractables, en polyoléfine, à contrôle de fatigue, non ignifugées, de rapport de rétreint nominal jusqu'à 3:1. Ces gaines se sont révélées être adaptées à une utilisation à des températures jusqu'à 100 °C.
- Type A: Paroi moyenne - Diamètre intérieur type jusqu'à 65,0 mm
- Type B: Paroi épaisse - Diamètre intérieur type jusqu'à 95,0 mm
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 09-Jun-2010
- Technical Committee
- TC 15 - Solid electrical insulating materials
- Drafting Committee
- WG 5 - TC 15/WG 5
- Current Stage
- PPUB - Publication issued
- Start Date
- 10-Jun-2010
- Completion Date
- 30-Jun-2010
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 is an international standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies the requirements for heat-shrinkable, polyolefin flexible insulating sleeving designed for stress control applications in medium voltage (MV) electrical systems. This standard defines two types of sleeving, both non-flame retardant and possessing a nominal shrink ratio up to 3:1. The sleeving is suitable for operating temperatures up to 100 °C, making it ideal for electrical insulation and mechanical protection in challenging environments.
The two types of sleeving covered under this specification are:
- Type A: Medium wall sleeving with internal diameters typically up to 65.0 mm
- Type B: Thick wall sleeving with internal diameters typically up to 95.0 mm
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 forms part of the broader IEC 60684 series, which addresses flexible insulating sleeving for electrical purposes, including general requirements and test methods.
Key Topics
- Material Composition: Heat-shrinkable polyolefin without flame retardants, designed specifically for stress control in electrical cables.
- Dimensions & Shrink Ratio: Sleeving available in a nominal shrink ratio of up to 3:1, with specified ranges of expanded and recovered internal diameters and wall thicknesses for both medium and thick wall types.
- Mechanical & Physical Properties: Includes requirements for tensile strength, elongation at break, heat shock resistance, flexibility at low temperatures, dimensional stability after storage, and secant modulus, ensuring durability and reliability in electrical insulation.
- Thermal Performance: Suitable for temperatures up to 100 °C with defined criteria for heat ageing and long-term ageing, ensuring insulation stability and performance in varying conditions.
- Resistance to Fluids: The sleeving demonstrates resistance to several fluids, including mineral insulating oil, isopropyl alcohol, and de-ionized water at specified temperatures, which is critical for field applications where exposure to such substances occurs.
- Conformance & Testing: Testing conditions include forced air oven shrinking and compliance verification based on typical sizes. Additional tests relate to bending at low temperature and stress control properties as per IEC 60684-2 methods.
- Identification: Sleeving is clearly designated with type, size (expanded and recovered diameters), color (usually black as per IEC 60757 colour codes), and compliance with IEC 60684 series designation rules.
Applications
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving is primarily used in medium voltage cable accessories for stress control purposes. Its applications include:
- Electrical Insulation: Enhancing electrical stress distribution in cable joints and terminations to improve system reliability and safety.
- Mechanical Protection: Providing robust mechanical protection for cables against abrasion, moisture ingress, and environmental factors.
- Cable Accessories: Ideal for use in assemblies conforming to standards such as HD 629 and IEC 60502 series, supporting rated voltages from 1 kV up to 36 kV.
- Industrial and Utility Power Systems: Suitable for use in power plants, substations, and industrial electrical installations requiring reliable insulating sleeving solutions.
- Maintenance and Repair: Facilitates efficient onsite cable repairs and upgrades with standardized sleeving solutions ensuring compatibility and performance.
Related Standards
To ensure comprehensive compliance and integration in electrical applications, IEC 60684-3-282:2010 references and aligns with several important international documents, including:
- IEC 60684-1: Definitions and general requirements for flexible insulating sleeving.
- IEC 60684-2: Test methods for flexible insulating sleeving performance verification.
- IEC 60296: Specifications for mineral insulating oils used in transformers and switchgear.
- IEC 60502 series: Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories, covering rated voltages up to 36 kV.
- HD 629: Test requirements on accessories for power cables rated 3.6/6 (7.2) kV up to 20.8/36 (42) kV.
- IEC 60757: Colour code designation for materials used in electrical applications.
Summary
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 provides a robust framework for manufacturers and users of heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving designed for stress control in medium voltage cable systems. By defining mechanical, physical, and chemical properties, as well as test conditions and sizing guidance, this standard ensures that sleeving products meet international safety and performance benchmarks. Electrical engineers, cable accessory manufacturers, and quality assurance specialists rely on this standard to select and verify insulating sleeving that enhances reliability and safety in medium voltage electrical installations.
Keywords: IEC 60684-3-282, heat-shrinkable polyolefin sleeving, flexible insulating sleeving, stress control, medium voltage cable accessories, electrical insulation, cable protection, electrical standards, MV cable sleeving, IEC standards.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving - Stress control". This standard covers: IEC 60684-3-282:2010 gives the requirements for two types of heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving, stress control, not flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio up to 3:1. This sleeving has been found suitable for use up to temperatures of 100 °C. - Type A: Medium wall - Internal diameter up to 65,0 mm typically - Type B: Thick wall - Internal diameter up to 95,0 mm typically
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 gives the requirements for two types of heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving, stress control, not flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio up to 3:1. This sleeving has been found suitable for use up to temperatures of 100 °C. - Type A: Medium wall - Internal diameter up to 65,0 mm typically - Type B: Thick wall - Internal diameter up to 95,0 mm typically
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60684-3-282:2010 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60684-3-282:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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IEC 60684-3-282 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Flexible insulating sleeving –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving – Stress control
Gaines isolantes souples –
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines –
Feuille 282: Gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine – Contrôle de fatigue
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IEC 60684-3-282 ®
Edition 1.0 2010-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Flexible insulating sleeving –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving – Stress control
Gaines isolantes souples –
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines –
Feuille 282: Gaines thermorétractables en polyoléfine – Contrôle de fatigue
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
J
CODE PRIX
ICS 29.035.20 ISBN 978-2-88910-962-3
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD.3
INTRODUCTION.5
1 Scope.6
2 Normative references .6
3 Designation .7
4 Conditions of test .7
5 Requirements .7
6 Sleeving conformance .7
Annex A (informative) Guidance on the available sizes and wall thicknesses .9
Table 1 – Property requirements .7
Table 2 – Resistance to selected fluids .8
Table A.1 – Type A, medium wall.9
Table A.2 – Type B, thick wall.9
60684-3-282 © IEC:2010 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving –
Stress control
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60684-3-282 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 15:
Solid electrical insulating materials.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
15/564/FDIS 15/587/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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A list of all the parts in the IEC 60684 series, under the general title Flexible insulating
sleeving, can be found on the IEC website.
The committee has decided that the contents of this publication will remain unchanged until
the stability date indicated on the IEC web site under "http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data
related to the specific publication. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
60684-3-282 © IEC:2010 – 5 –
INTRODUCTION
This International Standard is one of a series which deals with flexible insulating sleeving for
electrical purposes.
The series consists of three parts:
Part 1: Definitions and general requirements (IEC 60684-1)
Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60684-2)
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving (IEC 60684-3)
This standard comprises one of the sheets of Part 3 as follows:
Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving – Stress control
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FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 282: Heat-shrinkable, polyolefin sleeving –
Stress control
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60684 gives the requirements for two types of heat-shrinkable, polyolefin
sleeving, stress control, not flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio up to 3:1.
This sleeving has been found suitable for use up to temperatures of 100 °C.
– Type A : Medium wall Internal diameter up to 65,0 mm typically
– Type B : Thick wall Internal diameter up to 95,0 mm typically
These sleevings are normally supplied in colour black.
Since these types of sleevings cover a significantly large range of sizes and wall thicknesses,
Tables A.1 and A.2 in this standard provides guidance to the range of sizes available. The
actual size shall be agreed between the user and the supplier.
Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance.
However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on
the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not
based on this specification alone.
This sleeving is designed to be used in MV cable accessories and as such electrical
performance must be proven as part of the assembly. Examples of this are described in
HD 629 and the IEC 60502 series.
2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document.
For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition
of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60296:2003, Fluids for electrotechnical applications – Unused mineral insulating oils for
transformers and switchgear
IEC 60502 (all parts), Power cables with extruded insulation and their accessories for rated
voltages from 1 kV (Um = 1,2 kV) up to 30 kV (Um = 36 kV)
IEC 60684-1:2003, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 1: Definitions and general requirements
IEC 60684-2:1997, Flexible insulating sleeving – Part 2: Methods of test
Amendment 1 (2003)
Amendment 2 (2005)
IEC 60757:1983, Code for designation of colours
60684-3-282 © IEC:2010 – 7 –
HD 629, Test requirements on accessories for use on power cables of rated voltages from
3,6/6(7,2)KV up to 20,8/36 (42)KV– Part 1: Cables with extruded insulation
3 Designation
The sleeving shall be identified by the following designation:
Description IEC publication IEC part IEC sheet Type Size (expanded and Colour
number number number recovered internal
diameter in
millimetres)
↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓ ↓
Sleeving IEC 60684 - 3 -282 - A - 45,0/20,0 - BK
Colour abbreviation shall comply with IEC 60757.
NOTE This information is for labelling only in accordance with IEC 60684-1.
4 Conditions of test
Unless otherwise specified, the sleeving shall be shrunk in a forced air circulation oven for
(10 ± 1) min at 200 °C ± 3 K prior to testing.
5 Requirements
In addition to the general requirements given in IEC 60684-1, the sleeving shall comply with
the requirements of Tables 1 and 2.
6 Sleeving conformance
Conformance to the requirements of this specification shall normally be based on the results
from typical sizes.
– Type A : Recovered ID 25 mm - 30 mm
– Type B : Recovered ID 25 mm - 30 mm
Table 1 – Property requirements
Property IEC 60684-2 Units Max. Requirements Remarks
clause or or
subclause min.
Dimensions 3
– Internal diameter 3.1.2 mm
– Wall thickness 3.3.2 mm
– Concentricity 3.3.3 % To be agreed between
the purchaser and the
– expanded Min.
– recovered Min. supplier
Heat shock 6 Heat at
150 °C ± 5 K.
Tensile strength 19.1 and 19.2 MPa Min. 8
Elongation at break 19.1 and 19.2 % Min. 175
Longitudinal 9 % Max. +5
change -10
Bending at low 14 – – No cracking Test at –40 °C.
temperature shall be visible. For strips, the mandrel
shall be between 20
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Property IEC 60684-2 Units Max. Requirements Remarks
clause or or
subclause min.
and 22 times the wall
thickness. Full section
sleeving is tested
unfilled and the mandrel
shall be between 20
and 22 times the outer
diameter.
Dimensional 16 – – The dimensions shall See Clause 1 Scope.
stability on storage remain as agreed.
Tensile strength 19.1 and 19.2 MPa Min. 10 Use a jaw separation
rate of 100 mm/min
Elongation at break 19.1 and 19.2 % Min. 200
Below 6,5 mm ∅ as
sleeving. At 6,5 mm ∅
and above as
dumbbells.
Secant modulus 19.4 MPa Max. 100
at 2 % elongation
Resistance to
selected fluids 36
Use the fluids and test
temperatures specified
Tensile strength 19.1 and 19.2 MPa Min. 4
in Table 2.
Elongation at break 19.1 and 19.2 % Min. 150
Heat ageing 39
Heat at 135 °C ± 3 K.
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