low temperature tests on cable

IEC 60811-504 describes the cold bend test method for cables under low temperatures. The cold bend test on cable is only possible upto a maximum diameter of 12.5mm. The test is mainly conclusive to understand the flexibility and strength of plastic used over cable under low temperatures.

Whereas cold impact test on cables is performed according to IEC 60811-506. This test is mainly designed to simulate the plastic’s capacity to resist mechanical shock under cold environment.Here from a certain height, mandrels of specific weight are dropped on the cable.