SIST EN 60811-503:2012
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths
Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths
IEC 60811-503:2012 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths. IEC 60811-503:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, which is withdrawn.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 503: Mechanische Prüfungen - Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non-métalliques - Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines
La CEI 60811-503:2012 décrit la méthode d'essai relative à la rétraction des gaines. La CEI 60811-503:2012 annule et remplace l'Article 11 de la CEI 60811-1-3:1993, 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 - 503. del: Mehanski preskusi - Preskus skrčenja plaščev
503. del standarda IEC 60811 navaja preskusno metodo za skrčenje plaščev.
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
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013
Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 249/03, UMIK 13.6.2025 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-Feb-2024
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
- Effective Date
- 23-Jul-2014
Overview
SIST EN 60811-503:2012 defines the shrinkage test method for sheaths used in electric and optical fibre cables featuring non-metallic materials. Developed in alignment with the IEC 60811-503:2012 standard, it replaces the earlier Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, which is now withdrawn. The standard ensures consistent procedures for evaluating the mechanical performance of cable sheaths, which is crucial for cable durability, reliability, and compliance with international quality requirements.
This document is an essential reference for testing the shrinkage properties of sheathing materials and is intended for use alongside IEC 60811-100:2012, which provides general test method guidelines for non-metallic materials in cables.
Key Topics
Shrinkage Test Methodology:
The standard specifies how to determine the degree of shrinkage that a cable sheath experiences when subjected to a controlled thermal cycle. This quantifies how much the sheath contracts, which directly impacts the cable's mechanical and environmental performance.Test Equipment Requirements:
- Air oven
- Precision measuring tape (1 mm division)
Sampling and Preparation:
- Test pieces are sampled after at least 24 hours at room temperature
- Measurements are made before and after heat cycles to determine shrinkage percentage
Test Procedure:
- Cables are exposed to repeated specified thermal cycles in an air oven
- Careful measurement and calculation of length differences before and after heating and cooling cycles
Result Reporting:
Results are reported as a percentage change in sheath length, providing a reliable indicator for material stability and suitability in end-use applications.
Applications
The shrinkage test described in SIST EN 60811-503:2012 is widely used in the cable manufacturing industry and quality assurance laboratories. Key applications include:
Cable Manufacturers:
To verify the shrinkage resistance of cable sheaths and ensure longevity and performance under operational thermal stresses.Testing Laboratories:
For type-testing, routine testing, and investigation of non-metallic sheath materials in electric and optical fibre cables.Quality Assurance:
Supports regulatory compliance and customer requirement verification in power distribution, telecommunication, industrial automation, and construction projects.Specification Reference:
Frequently referenced in international procurement, certification, and product specification documents to ensure cables meet mechanical stability standards.
Related Standards
IEC 60811-100:2012
Electric and optical fibre cables – Test methods for non-metallic materials – Part 100: General
This provides overarching test procedures and definitions applied in conjunction with Part 503.EN 60811-1-3:1995 (withdrawn)
The shrinkage test method in Clause 11 is superseded by SIST EN 60811-503:2012.Other IEC 60811 series
Cover methods for testing various mechanical, thermal, and chemical characteristics of cable insulation, bedding, filling, and taping materials.
Practical Value
Implementing SIST EN 60811-503:2012 fosters:
- Consistency across supply chains
- Enhanced product quality and durability
- Improved compliance with European and international cable standards
- Risk reduction for field failures caused by sheath deformation
By applying the standardized shrinkage test method, organizations can confidently assess cable sheath reliability, supporting robust infrastructure for electric and optical fibre networks.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60811-503:2012 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 503: Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths". This standard covers: IEC 60811-503:2012 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths. IEC 60811-503:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, 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 60811-503:2012 gives the test method for the shrinkage for sheaths. IEC 60811-503:2012 cancels and replaces Clause 11 of IEC 60811-1-3:1993, 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 60811-503:2012 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 60811-503:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999, SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-100:2012, SIST EN IEC 60794-1-22:2018, SIST EN 60794-1-22:2012, SIST EN 50618:2015, SIST EN 60811-503:2012/A1:2024, SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999/A1:2002, SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999, SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999, SIST EN 60811-1-3:1999/A1:2002. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60811-503:2012 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)
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Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials - Part 503:
Mechanical tests - Shrinkage test for sheaths
Kabel, isolierte Leitungen und Glasfaserkabel - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Werkstoffe - Teil 503: Mechanische Prüfungen - Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel
Câbles électriques et câbles à fibres optiques - Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux non
-métalliques - Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Essai de rétraction des gaines
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60811-503:2012
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 60811-503
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 Supersedes EN 60811-1-3:1995 (partially) + A1:2001 (partially)
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)
Câbles électriques et à fibres optiques - Kabel, isolierte Leitungen
Méthodes d'essai pour les matériaux und Glasfaserkabel -
non-métalliques - Prüfverfahren für nichtmetallene
Partie 503: Essais mécaniques - Werkstoffe -
Essai de rétraction des gaines Teil 503: Mechanische Prüfungen -
(CEI 60811-503:2012) Schrumpfungsprüfung für Mäntel
(IEC 60811-503:2012)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2012-04-17. 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
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Ref. No. EN 60811-503:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 20/1299/FDIS, future edition 1 of IEC 60811-503, 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) 2013-01-17
• 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) 2015-04-17
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
This document supersedes Clause 11 of EN 60811-1-3:1995 + 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 60811-1-3:1995, but see the Foreword to
EN 60811-100.
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 60811-503:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following note has to be added for the standard indicated :
IEC 60811-1-3:1993 NOTE Harmonized as EN 60811-1-3:1995 (not modified).
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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 60811-503 ®
Edition 1.0 2012-03
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
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
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX H
ICS 29.035.01; 29.060.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-977-5
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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 Test equipment . 6
4.3 Sampling . 6
4.4 Preparation of test pieces . 6
4.5 Test procedure . 7
4.6 Expression of results . 7
5 Test report. 7
Bibliography . 8
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