Scribd
Upload
75 views5 pages

Cold Bend Test (Part-20)

The document outlines the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting a Cold Bend Test on electric cables to assess their resistance to bending at low temperatures. It specifies the test's scope, significance, apparatus, and procedure, including preparation and evaluation of test specimens. The procedure aims to ensure that cable insulation and sheathing materials can withstand low temperature conditions without cracking or failing.

Uploaded by

trivesh
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
75 views5 pages

Cold Bend Test (Part-20)

The document outlines the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for conducting a Cold Bend Test on electric cables to assess their resistance to bending at low temperatures. It specifies the test's scope, significance, apparatus, and procedure, including preparation and evaluation of test specimens. The procedure aims to ensure that cable insulation and sheathing materials can withstand low temperature conditions without cracking or failing.

Uploaded by

trivesh
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOC, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 5

KWALITY CABLE INDIA

Standard operating Procedure


Cold Bend Test
______________________________
10/06/2024

Based on, Ref. Standard

IS 694, IS 1554-1, IS 7098-1, IEC-60502-1, BS 50288-1, BS 7211, IS


10810-02,

Document Number: KCI-SOP-02

Issue No. 02 ; Revision No. 00

Prepared by Reviewed by Approved by


Testing Engineer Quality Manager Technical Manager

Version
Version Date Description
Issue No. 01; Rev. 10.06.2024 Initial release
00

Issue No. 02: Rev. 10.06.2024 Updated approval signing authority to


00 Technical Manager [ Mr. Jay Bahadur
Singh].
Table of Contents
1. Scope.........................................................................................................................................4
2. Significance................................................................................................................................4
3. Terminology...............................................................................................................................4
4. Apparatus..................................................................................................................................4
5. Materials..................................................................................Error: Reference source not found
6. Test Specimen...........................................................................Error: Reference source not found
7. Conditioning..............................................................................Error: Reference source not found
8. Procedure..................................................................................Error: Reference source not found
9. Reference Standard for Testing.................................................Error: Reference source not found
10. Recording of Observations........................................................Error: Reference source not found
11. Calculation................................................................................Error: Reference source not found
12. Final Report…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Cold Bend Test Page 2 of 5 For Lab Use Only


1. Scope

1.1Covers a method to determine resistance to ~bend of thermoplastic or


elastomeric insulation or sheath of electric cables at low temperatures and
frost.
1.2 This test is applicable to specimen of diameter up to and including 12.5 mm,
above which this test is considered impracticable. For diameter above 12.5 mm,
cold impact test as specified
in IS : 10810 ( Part 21 ) - 1984 ’ Cold impact test’ is applicable .

2. Significance

Sometimes the cables have to be laid in the area of low temperature climatic
conditions or frost. Due to constant exposure of the cable to the low temperature
or frost conditions,
the insulation or sheath of the cable will become hardened and stiff. However, this
is a long
term effect. Such hardening or stiffness causes cracking of the insulation or sheath
and may lead to the failure of the cable. In order to ascertain the suitability or with
stand ability of the insulating or sheathing materials at low temperature or frost
conditions ( when the usage of the cable so warrants ), this cold bend test is
carried out.

3. Terminology

As given in IS : 1885 ( Part 32 )-I971 ‘ Electro technical vocabulary : -Part 32


cables, conductors and accessories for electricity supply’.

4. Apparatus

4.1 Refrigerator - An electrically operated and thermostatically controlled cold


chamber.
4.2 Thermometer - To monitor the low temperature inside the refrigerator.
4.3 Smooth Metal Mandrel - Of circular cross-section, as required.
5. Material

No material other than the test specimen is required for performing this test.

6. Test Specimen

6.1 Core, with conductor in place but all coverings over insulation removed
carefully without damaging the insulation or specimen from completed cable as
applicable. The length of the each test specimen should be sufficient to perform
the test (approximately 150 times the diameter of the specimen).
6.2 Number of Specimens - Two. Additional specimens may also be required
( see 8.3 ).

Cold Bend Test Page 3 of 5 For Lab Use Only


7. Conditioning

No pre-conditioning is required.

8. Procedure

8.1 The test specimen ‘prepared as described in 8 together with the circular metal
mandrel whose diameter is approximately 10 times the diameter of insulated core
shall be cooled in air in refrigerator at a temperature specified in relevant
specification for a period of not less than 2 hours and not more than 3 hours.
8.2 At the end of this period and immediately after removal from the ‘refrigerator
each test specimen shall be wound round the mandrel for three complete turns in
a close helix. The rate of winding should be approximately one turn per second.
8.3 The test specimen while still on the mandrel shall be examined for any cracks
or scales, visible to the unaided eye. If either or both of the test specimens fail,
the test shall be repeated on four specimens. The results shall be regarded as
satisfactory if none of these fails.

9. Reference Standard of Testing

10. Recording of Observations

Test Specimen No. Crack Observed (Yes/No)

1
2
Additional Specimens (if Any)
1
2

11. Calculation

No Calculation is involved.

12. Final Report

12 .1 Cold Bend Test for Insulation and Sheath


a) Cable Type…………………………………..
b) Batch No/Lot No.………………………………..
c) Cable No./Drum No…………………………….
d) Reference to specification……………………….
e) Failures, if any, in the first two specimens…………..
f) Failures, if I any, in the additional specimens, if tested………..

Cold Bend Test Page 4 of 5 For Lab Use Only


12.2 Conclusion - Specimen meets/does not meet the requirements of
specification.

Cold Bend Test Page 5 of 5 For Lab Use Only

You might also like