IS 9857 : 1990 Welding Cables - Specification

1 Scope

1.1 This standard covers the requirements and tests for singlecore flexible cables used in welding circuits.

1.2 The cables covered in this standard are suitable for usewhere combination of ambient temperature and the temperature due toload results in a steady conductor temperature not exceeding:

a) 60�C for general service normal dutyelastomeric compound; and

b) 90�C for heat resisting oil resisting flameretardant (HOFR) normal duty elastomeric compound.

The selection of the type of compound rests with the purchaser.

2 References

IS 1885 : Part 32 :1971 Electrotechnical vocabulary:Part 32 Cables, conductors and accessories forelectricity supply

IS4905:1968Methods for random sampling

IS6380:1984Specification for elastomeric insulation andsheath of electric cables

IS8130:1984Specification for conductors for insulatedelectric cables and flexible cords

IS 10810 : Part 44 :1984 Methods of test for cables:Part 44 Spark test2

This Standard has One Amendment.

Amendment 1 is Incorporated.