Aerospace series - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes - Part 001: Technical specification

This European standard specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and production
routine testing of heat shrinkable moulded shapes.

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General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
26-Sep-2018
Technical Committee
I13 - Imaginarni 13
Current Stage
6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
Start Date
07-Sep-2018
Due Date
12-Nov-2018
Completion Date
27-Sep-2018

Overview

SIST EN 4840-001:2018 is a European standard developed by CEN under the Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD-STAN). It specifies the technical requirements, test methods, and quality assurance procedures for heat shrinkable moulded shapes used primarily in aerospace applications. This standard ensures that heat shrinkable components meet consistent performance, durability, and safety criteria essential for aerospace industries across Europe and beyond.

This document complements related product standards (such as EN 4840-002), providing a comprehensive framework for manufacturers and users in the aerospace sector regarding the production, testing, and storage of heat shrinkable moulded shapes.

Key Topics

  • Materials and Characteristics
    Heat shrinkable moulded shapes must be fabricated from materials that comply with product-specific standards, ensuring desired physical and chemical properties. The finished products must be free of defects such as bubbles, pinholes, or creases that could impact functionality. Dimensions and temperature performance parameters are defined in related product standards like EN 4840-002.

  • Required Properties and Test Methods
    EN 4840-001 outlines the prescribed test methods for assessing essential properties including mechanical strength, dimensional stability, electric strength, and resistance to heat and environmental conditions. Testing aligns with IEC 62329-2 standards and incorporates rigorous qualification, routine, and periodic assessments to sustain product quality.

  • Quality Assurance and Qualification
    The standard stipulates a detailed quality management approach based on EN 9133, requiring qualification of materials and moulded shapes through defined testing protocols. Maintenance of qualification involves repeat tests every 60 months or after production interruptions longer than 36 months, ensuring continuous compliance.

  • Labelling and Packaging
    Proper labelling is mandatory for traceability, including manufacturer name, product designation, batch number, date of manufacture, use-by date, and quantity. Packaging must protect the products from damage during transport and storage, with recommendations to preserve product integrity.

  • Storage Recommendations
    Annex A provides guidance to prevent dimensional changes during storage, such as maintaining temperatures between 18 °C and 26 °C, avoiding sunlight exposure, storing in dry conditions, and proper resealing of partially used packages.

Applications

SIST EN 4840-001:2018 applies primarily to the aerospace industry where heat shrinkable moulded shapes are used for:

  • Electrical Insulation - Protecting aircraft wiring and cable assemblies from mechanical damage and environmental exposure.
  • Environmental Sealing - Providing reliable sealing against moisture, dust, and chemicals for aerospace components.
  • Mechanical Protection - Offering abrasion resistance and strain relief in complex aerospace assemblies.
  • Identification and Colour Coding - Assisting maintenance and safety through standardized colour options that align with IEC 60304 specifications.

These heat shrinkable shapes ensure safety, reliability, and longevity of aerospace systems operating under harsh environmental and mechanical stresses.

Related Standards

  • EN 4840-002 - Index of product standards and product dimensions for heat shrinkable moulded shapes.
  • EN 3475-100 - Aerospace electrical cables test methods, complementing testing procedures for electrical insulation.
  • EN 9133 - Quality Management Systems for qualification procedures applicable to aerospace standard parts.
  • IEC 62329 Series - International test methods and specifications for heat shrinkable moulded shapes.
  • IEC 60304 - Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires, relevant to product colour specifications.
  • EN ISO 4892-2 - Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources, used for artificial weathering tests in qualification.

Conclusion

SIST EN 4840-001:2018 provides an essential technical specification for manufacturers, quality control professionals, and aerospace engineers involved with heat shrinkable moulded shapes. By following this standard, stakeholders ensure their products meet strict aerospace safety, performance, and reliability requirements. Proper application of this standard supports product durability and operational safety in demanding aeronautical environments, making it a critical reference in the aerospace materials and components domain.

Keywords: EN 4840-001, heat shrinkable moulded shapes, aerospace standard, technical specification, aerospace insulation, quality assurance, material qualification, aerospace components, electrical insulation, aerospace manufacturing standards

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SIST EN 4840-001:2018 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Aerospace series - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes - Part 001: Technical specification". This standard covers: This European standard specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and production routine testing of heat shrinkable moulded shapes.

This European standard specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and production routine testing of heat shrinkable moulded shapes.

SIST EN 4840-001:2018 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 49.025.40 - Rubber and plastics. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Aerospace series - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes - Part 001: Technical specification
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Wärmeschrumpfende Formteile - Teil 001: Technische
Spezifikation
Série aérospatiale - Manchons thermorétractables - Partie 001 : Spécification technique
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 4840-001:2018
ICS:
49.025.40 Guma in polimerni materiali Rubber and plastics
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EN 4840-001
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2018
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.20; 49.060
English Version
Aerospace series - Heat shrinkable moulded shapes - Part
001: Technical specification
Série aérospatiale - Manchons thermorétractables - Luft- und Raumfahrt - Wärmeschrumpfende Formteile
Partie 001 : Spécification technique - Teil 001: Technische Lieferbedingungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 18 January 2018.

CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this
European Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by
translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management
Centre has the same status as the official versions.

CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and United Kingdom.
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Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Scope . 4
Normative references . 4
Definitions and symbols . 4
Materials and characteristics . 4
Required properties . 5
Test methods . 5
Quality assurance . 7
Labelling and packaging . 9
Annex A (Informative) Storage recommendations . 10

European foreword
This document (EN 4840-001:2018) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe - Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this Standard has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an
identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2019, and conflicting national standards shall
be withdrawn at the latest by February 2019.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway,
Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United
Kingdom.
Scope
This European standard specifies the required characteristics, test methods, qualification and production
routine testing of heat shrinkable moulded shapes.
Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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.
EN 3475-100, Aerospace series — Cables, electrical, aircraft use — Test methods — Part 100: General
EN 4840-002, Aerospace series — Heat shrinkable moulded shapes — Part 002: Index of product standards
and product dimensions
EN 9133, Aerospace series — Quality Management Systems — Qualification Procedure for Aerospace
Standard Parts
EN ISO 4892-2, Plastics — Methods of exposure to laboratory light sources — Part 2: Xenon-arc lamps
1)
IEC 60304, Standard colours for insulation for low-frequency cables and wires
1)
IEC 62329-2, Heat-shrinkable moulded shapes — Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 62329-3, Heat-shrinkable moulded shapes — Part 3: Specification requirements for shape dimensions,
material requirements and compatibility performance — Sheet 100: Heat-shrinkable moulded shape
1)
dimensions
Definitions and symbols
For the purposes of this document, the definitions and symbols given in EN 3475-100 apply.
ISO and IEC maintain terminological databases for use in standardization at the following addresses:
• IEC Electropedia: available at http://www.electropedia.org/
• ISO Online browsing platform: available at http://www.iso.org/obp
Materials and characteristics
General
The moulded shapes shall be made from materials that ensure the finished product conform to the product
standard.
Material types
See product standards.
1)
Published by: IEC International Electrotechnical Commission http://www.iec.ch/
Finish
The moulded shapes, both before and after unrestricted shrinkage, shall be free from bubbles, pinholes,
creases and other defects that may affect performance.
Dimensions
As detailed in EN 4840-002.
Temperature range
See product standard.
Shelf life
The use by date shall be the guaranteed minimum storage time for which the moulded shape retains the
“as supplied” internal diameter. Following unrestricted shr
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