Wire & Cable Wet Arc Propagation Resistance
FOR: Wire FOR: Cable $3,160–$13,080Available wire & cable wet arc propagation resistance methods for standards including AS22759, AS4373, ASTM D3032 and others and samples such as Wire, Cable.
The wet arc-resistance test for wire insulation provides an assessment of the ability of an insulation to prevent damage in an electrical arc environment. In service, electrical arcs may originate from a variety of factors including insulation deterioration, faulty installation, and chafing. It has been documented that results of an arc-propagation test may vary slightly due to the method of arc initiation. Therefore, a standard test method must be selected to evaluate the general arc-propagation resistance characteristics of an insulation. This test method initiates an arc with droplets of saline solution. The arc-propagation resistance is defined by the length of arc-propagation damage along the wires and by the extent of damage to all adjacent wires undamaged by the water droplets.
The test also evaluates the ability of the insulation to prevent further arc-propagation when the electrical arc is re-energized.
There are several variations on the Wet Arc Propagation Resistance test that may be elected for a client's specific needs. These include, but are not limited to:
- Limited testing (fewer number of trials performed)
- Testing with harnesses prepared by client
- Larger wire gauges (gauges larger than 20 AWG)
- Harness preparation only (no testing)
These conditions may impact pricing, please inquire for details.
See also: Dry Arc Propagation Resistance
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Pricing and sample requirements vary by test method. Specific test requirements can be added on the request quote page. Final scope and pricing are confirmed by Lectromec usually within 24 hours.
Wet Arc Propagation Resistance
AS22759 · 5.7.11
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 126 in
Wet Arc Propagation Resistance
AS4373 · 509
- Sample type
- Cable
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Wet Arc Propagation Resistance - Larger Wire Gauges
AS4373 · 509-T4
- Sample type
- Cable
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Wet Arc Propagation Resistance - Reduced Test Set
AS4373 · 509-T8
- Sample type
- Cable
- Specimens per test
- 10
- Length per test
- 120 in
Wet Arc-Tracking
ASTM D3032 · 28
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 5
- Length per test
- 126 in
Resistance to Wet Arc Tracking
BS 3G 230:2000 · 42
- Sample type
- Cable
- Specimens per test
- 5
- Length per test
- 126 in
Wet Arc Resistance
BSS7324 · 7.04
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Wet Arc Track Resistance
BSS7324 · 7.04.6
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Resistance to wet arc tracking
JES292 · 55
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 5
- Length per test
- 112 in
Wet Arc Propagation Resistance
MIL-STD-2223 · 3006
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Dry Arc Resistance Test
SS7614 · 4.7.8
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
Wet and Dry Arc Track Resistance Testing
SS7614 · 4.7.8
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 1
- Length per test
- 1,800 in
Wet Arc Track Resistance Testing
SS7614 · 4.7.8
- Sample type
- Wire
- Specimens per test
- 15
- Length per test
- 120 in
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