- Cable Construction and Dimensional Testing
- Conductor Resistance Testing
- RoHS Compliance Testing
- Cable Insulation Tensile Elongation Measurement
- Shrinkage Tests for Cable Insulation
- Cable Hot Set Testing
- Cable Pressure Testing High Temperatures
- Cable Heat Shock Testing
- Cable Insulation Resistance Testing
- Vertical Flame Test
- Smoke Density Testing for Cables
- Cable Cold Bend Testing
- Cable Cold Elongation Testing
- Gas Emissions Testing for Cables
- Cable Spike Testing
- Cable Tensile Testing After Ageing
- Sheath Resistance Testing
- Mechanical test for Flexible Cable
- Cord Bend Testing
- Cable Snatch Testing
- Cold Impact Test
- Shore A Hardness Cable Testing
- Flex Test for Lift Cables
- Cable Solder Ability Testing
- Crimp & Lug Testing
Cable Insulation Resistance Testing
Insulation resistance testing is a key test for electrical cables as it is a measure of how effectively the cable is insulated. Poor insulation may result in short circuit, electric shock or fire.
This cable test, conducted as specified in BS EN 50395, is designed to test the insulation at the cable's maximum operating temperature. This maximum operating temperature is defined by the material types used in insulation and sheathing. At temperatures over-and-above this maximum operating temperature the material will not be suitable for continuous operation and will eventually break down causing premature cable failure.
Insulation resistance testing is one of the many quality assurance tests and processes that our cable experts use to check the compliance of our cable portfolio. Our state-of-the-art facility also offers independent testing on cables sourced from third-parties to ensure that non-compliant cables do not enter our wider supply chain.
Insulation resistance testing requires a water bath, temperature controlled and capable of maintaining the temperature within defined tolerances as specified by the relevant cable standard, as well as insulation resistance measuring equipment.
The test is conducted on cable samples, generally 5 metres in length, which have been prepared by stripping the insulation from the ends before connecting these two ends together. Keeping these connected ends out of the water, the rest of the cable is submerged and the sample remains in the water at this temperature for the period of time specified in the cable standard.
After two hours, the insulation resistance between the conductor ends and the water in the water bath is then measured by applying a voltage of the magnitude and duration as specified in the cable standard, with the result expressed in MO/km. The results are expressed as a pass or fail.
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The Cable Lab® our in-house cable testing facility, is UKAS-accredited to ISO 17025, which is the single most important standard for calibration and testing laboratories around the world. Accreditation to this international standard demonstrates our laboratory's technical competence and the accuracy of its results.
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About Eland Cables
Established in 1975, Eland Cables is a supplier of power, data, instrumentation and control cables and cable accessories to the world's most demanding industries and to some of its most prestigious projects. Our reputation is built on an unswerving focus on quality, technical expertise and customer service.
QualityOur focus on quality has resulted in our in-house specialist cable testing facility securing the ISO 17025 accreditation. This certifies the competence, impartiality and performance capability of our laboratory and its evaluations. In turn, it means peace of mind for our customers with regard to the quality of the cables they source from us.
Expert tecHnical supportOur highly-qualified technical team is on hand to provide technical support with all aspects of cable selection, technical specification, regulatory requirements, and bespoke cable design and manufacture.
Complete Cable SolutionsWe are a key contributor to projects in over 100 countries every year, adding value through comprehensive technical support, reliable logistics, innovative solutions, and a customer-centric approach.
