SIST EN 60811-404:2012
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 404: Miscellaneous tests - Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 404: Miscellaneous tests - Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
IEC 60811-404:2012 specifies the method for a mineral oil immersion test, which typically applies to cross-linked compounds used for sheathing materials. IEC 60811-404:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 10 of IEC 60811-2-1:1998, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60811-100:2012.
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 404: Sonstige Prüfungen - Ölbeständigkeitsprüfungen für Mäntel
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 404: Essais divers - Essais de résistance à l'huile minérale pour les gaines
La CEI 60811-404:2012 spécifie la méthode pour un essai de résistance à l'huile minérale, qui s'applique généralement aux mélanges réticulés utilisés pour les matériaux de gainage. La CEI 60811-404:2012 annule et remplace l'Article 10 de la CEI 60811-2-1:1998, qui est supprimée. L'ensemble des informations relatives aux remplacements figure dans l'Annexe A de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Aucune modification technique n'a été effectuée par rapport à l'édition précédente; voir cependant l'Avant-propos de la CEI 60811-100:2012. Cette publication doit être lue conjointement avec la CEI 60811-100:2012.
Električni in optični kabli - Preskuševalne metode za nekovinske materiale - 404. del: Drugi preskusi - Preskusi plaščev s potapljanjem v mineralna olja
404. del standarda IEC 60811 določa metodo za preskus s potapljanjem v mineralna olja, ki se običajno uporablja za zamrežene zmesi za materiale za plašče.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 08-Jul-2012
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 19-Jun-2012
- Due Date
- 24-Aug-2012
- Completion Date
- 09-Jul-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 13-May-2010
Overview
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 is a European standard developed by CLC that specifies test methods for non-metallic materials used in electric and optical fibre cables, focusing on mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths. It builds on and replaces Clause 10 of the withdrawn EN 60811-2-1:1998, harmonizing with the IEC 60811-100:2012 framework. This standard is essential for assessing the durability and performance of sheathing materials, particularly cross-linked compounds, when exposed to mineral oil environments.
Key Topics
- Scope and Purpose
Defines the method for mineral oil immersion testing of cable sheaths, primarily for evaluating cross-linked polymeric materials used as sheathing compounds. - Pre-conditioning Requirements
Test specimens must be conditioned for at least 16 hours after extrusion or cross-linking to ensure consistent testing conditions. - Test Sample Preparation
Preparation of five test pieces, following procedures from IEC 60811-501, ensures repeatability and accuracy. - Mineral Oil Specifications
Uses mineral oil no. 2 (IRM 902) in accordance with ISO 1817 to simulate operational environments involving oil exposure. - Test Procedure
Samples are immersed in heated mineral oil at a specified temperature for a defined period, then dried and conditioned before evaluation. - Mechanical Property Analysis
Post-immersion tests determine changes in mechanical properties like tensile strength and elongation at break, compared to untreated samples. - Result Expression and Compliance
Results are expressed as percentage variations from untreated specimens, with criteria set according to corresponding cable standards to evaluate material suitability. - Reporting
Test reports follow the structure outlined in IEC 60811-100, ensuring standardized documentation and traceability.
Applications
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 is critical for manufacturers, quality assurance labs, and certification bodies involved with:
- Electric cable production including power, control, and instrumentation cables.
- Optical fibre cable manufacturing where non-metallic sheaths require validation against mineral oil exposure.
- Material validation and research for polymeric sheathing compounds subjected to harsh environments, such as mining, industrial plants, and offshore installations where mineral oil contact is common.
- Regulatory compliance ensuring sheathing materials meet international and European durability and safety requirements for cable performance.
This standard supports improved product reliability and lifespan by providing reproducible test methods that simulate real-world conditions involving mineral oils, which can degrade cable sheaths if not properly resistant.
Related Standards
- IEC 60811-100:2012 – General test methods for non-metallic cable materials, mandatory companion document.
- IEC 60811-501 – Mechanical testing methods for insulating and sheathing compounds, referenced for sample preparation and mechanical property determination.
- ISO 1817 – Rubber vulcanized determination of liquid effects, defines the mineral oil used in tests (IRM 902).
- EN 60811-2-1:1998 + A1:2001 (withdrawn) – Previously included similar tests, now replaced/updated by SIST EN 60811-404:2012.
By adhering to SIST EN 60811-404:2012, stakeholders ensure consistent, internationally recognized testing procedures for cable sheath materials in mineral oil environments, facilitating material quality control, product development, and regulatory adherence across the cable industry.
Keywords: SIST EN 60811-404:2012, mineral oil immersion test, cable sheath testing, non-metallic materials, cross-linked compounds, electric cables, optical fibre cables, IEC 60811, cable material standards, polymer sheath durability, mechanical property testing.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 404: Miscellaneous tests - Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths". This standard covers: IEC 60811-404:2012 specifies the method for a mineral oil immersion test, which typically applies to cross-linked compounds used for sheathing materials. IEC 60811-404:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 10 of IEC 60811-2-1:1998, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
IEC 60811-404:2012 specifies the method for a mineral oil immersion test, which typically applies to cross-linked compounds used for sheathing materials. IEC 60811-404:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 10 of IEC 60811-2-1:1998, which is withdrawn. Full details of the replacements are shown in Annex A of IEC 60811-100:2012. There are no specific technical changes with respect to the previous edition, but see the Foreword to IEC 60811-100:2012. This publication is to be read in conjunction with <a href='http://webstore.iec.ch/webstore/webstore.nsf/ArtNum_PK/46164'>IEC 60811-100:2012</a>.
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general; 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000, SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000, SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-2-1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60811-404:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2012
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Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 404:
Miscellaneous tests - Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 404: Sonstige Prüfungen - Ölbeständigkeitsprüfungen für Mäntel
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
-métalliques - Partie 404: Essais divers - Essais de résistance à l'huile minérale pour les
gaines
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-404:2012
ICS:
29.035.01 Izolacijski materiali na Insulating materials in
splošno general
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60811-404
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 Supersedes EN 60811-2-1:1998 (partially) + A1:2001 (partially)
English version
Electric and optical fibre cables -
Test methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 404: Miscellaneous tests -
Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
(IEC 60811-404:2012)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non- Glasfaserkabel -
métalliques - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Partie 404: Essais divers - Werkstoffe -
Essais de résistance à l'huile minérale Teil 404: Sonstige Prüfungen -
pour les gaines Ölbeständigkeitsprüfungen für Mäntel
(CEI 60811-404:2012) (IEC 60811-404:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-04-16. CENELEC 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 CENELEC member.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other
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Ref. No. EN 60811-404:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1288/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60811-404, prepared by IEC/TC 20 "Electric
cables" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-01-16
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2015-04-16
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes Clause 10 of EN 60811-2-1:1998 + A1:2001 (partially). Full details of the
replacements are shown in Annex A of EN 60811-100:2012.
There are no technical changes with respect to EN 60811-2-1:1998 + A1:2001, but see the Foreword to
EN 60811-100:2012.
This standard is to be read in conjunction with EN 60811-100.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This standard covers the Principle Elements of the Safety Objectives for Electrical Equipment Designed
for Use within Certain Voltage Limits (LVD - 2006/95/EC)
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60811-404:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
- 3 - EN 60811-404:2012
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are
indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated
references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60811-100 2012 Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-100 2012
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 100: General
IEC 60811-501 - Electric and optical fibre cables - Test EN 60811-501 -
methods for non-metallic materials -
Part 501: Mechanical tests - Tests for
determining the mechanical properties of
insulating and sheathing compounds
ISO 1817 - Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the - -
effect of liquids
IEC 60811-404 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 404: Miscellaneous tests – Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d’essai pour les matériaux
non-métalliques –
Partie 404: Essais divers – Essais de résistance à l’huile minérale pour les
gaines
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX J
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-964-5
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CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
INTRODUCTION . 5
1 Scope . 6
2 Normative references . 6
3 Terms and definitions . 6
4 Test method . 6
4.1 General . 6
4.2 Pre-conditioning . 6
4.3 Sample and test piece preparation . 6
4.4 Determination of the cross-sectional area of the test piece . 6
4.5 Oil to be used . 7
4.6 Procedure . 7
4.7 Determination of mechanical properties . 7
4.8 Expression of results . 7
5 Test report. 7
Bibliography . 8
60811-404 IEC:2012 – 3 –
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –
TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS –
Part 404: Miscellaneous tests –
Mineral oil immersion tests for sheaths
FOREWORD
1) The International Electrotechnical Commiss
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