SIST EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2024
(Amendment)Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 503: Mechanische Prüfungen - Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non métalliques - Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Električni in optični kabli - Preskusne metode za nekovinske materiale - 503. del: Mehanski preskusi - Preskus skrčenja plaščev - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Public Enquiry End Date
- 20-Apr-2023
- Publication Date
- 19-Dec-2023
- Technical Committee
- IEKA - Electric cables
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 15-Dec-2023
- Due Date
- 19-Feb-2024
- Completion Date
- 20-Dec-2023
Relations
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
Overview
EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2023 (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023) is a European amendment to the IEC test method for shrinkage of cable sheaths. It is part of the IEC 60811 series addressing test methods for non‑metallic materials used in electric and optical fibre cables. This amendment updates sampling, sample preparation and the thermal cycling procedure used to determine sheath shrinkage after exposure to elevated temperatures.
Key topics and technical requirements
- Test focus: Mechanical shrinkage test for cable sheaths (non‑metallic materials).
- Sampling: One complete cable sample of length L as specified in the cable standard, or if not specified, (500 ± 5) mm. Sample shall be taken at least 2 m from the cable end.
- Preparation: The sheath remains on the cable sample (not removed). The initial sheath length (L1) is measured immediately after cutting as the mean of two measurements at marked positions.
- Test procedure:
- The sample is supported horizontally in an air oven preheated to the temperature specified in the relevant cable standard.
- The sample remains in the oven for the time specified in the cable standard, then removed and cooled in air to room temperature.
- This thermal cycle is repeated five times.
- After completion of thermal cycling and cooling, the final sheath length (L2) is measured at the same marks used for L1 to determine shrinkage.
- Standards status: Approved by CENELEC on 2023‑12‑07 and to be implemented nationally by 2024‑09‑07 with conflicting national standards withdrawn by 2026‑12‑07.
Applications
- Verifying dimensional stability and thermal performance of cable sheaths used in electric and optical fibre cables.
- Assessing compatibility of sheath materials with intended operating and processing temperatures.
- Supporting quality control, type testing and acceptance testing for manufacturers, suppliers and purchasers of cables.
- Informing design decisions where sheath shrinkage could affect insulation, cable packing, connector fit or mechanical protection.
Who would use this standard
- Cable manufacturers and compound formulators testing sheath materials.
- Independent testing and certification laboratories.
- Quality assurance and R&D engineers in the cabling and telecommunications industries.
- Procurement and compliance teams specifying acceptance criteria for cable products.
- Standards committees and regulatory bodies referencing harmonized test methods.
Related standards
- IEC 60811 series (other parts cover electrical, physical and chemical tests for non‑metallic cable materials).
- National adoptions and EN versions of IEC 60811 documents (check CENELEC or national bodies for up‑to‑date references).
Keywords: EN 60811-503, IEC 60811-503, shrinkage test, cable sheaths, sheath shrinkage, non‑metallic materials, mechanical tests, cable testing methods, cable quality control.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2024 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)". This standard covers: Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
SIST EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2024 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 60811-503:2012/A1:2024 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60811-503:2012. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2024 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 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-februar-2024
Električni in optični kabli - Preskusne metode za nekovinske materiale - 503. del:
Mehanski preskusi - Preskus skrčenja plaščev - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60811-
503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503:
Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 503: Mechanische Prüfungen - Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel (IEC
60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
métalliques - Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines (IEC 60811
-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2023
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 60811-503:2012/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM December 2023
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20
English Version
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic
materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for
sheaths
(IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel -
pour les matériaux non métalliques - Partie 503: Essais Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene Werkstoffe - Teil 503:
mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines Mechanische Prüfungen - Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel
(IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023) (IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60811-503:2012; it was approved by CENELEC on 2023-12-07. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment 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 amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Republic of North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Türkiye and the United Kingdom.
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© 2023 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2023 E
European foreword
The text of document 20/2129/FDIS, future IEC 60811-503/AMD1, 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:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2024-09-07
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2026-12-07
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Any feedback and questions on this document should be directed to the users’ national committee. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found on the CENELEC website.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60811-503:2012/AMD1:2023 was approved by CENELEC
as a European Standard without any modification.
IEC 60811-503 ®
Edition 1.0 2023-11
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
AMENDMENT 1
AMENDEMENT 1
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials –
Part 503: Mechanical tests – Shrinkage test for sheaths
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques – Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux
non métalliques –
Partie 503: Essais mécaniques – Essai de rétraction des gaines
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
INTERNATIONALE
ICS 29.035.01, 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-8322-7743-0
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© IEC 2023
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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ELECTRIC AND OPTICAL FIBRE CABLES –
TEST METHODS FOR NON-METALLIC MATERIALS –
Part 503: Mechanical tests –
Shrinkage test for sheaths
AMENDMENT 1
FOREWORD
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