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EN 60332-1-2

Vertical Flame Propagation — Single Cable

Evaluates the flame spread of a single vertical insulated conductor, cable or optical fibre cable exposed to a 1 kW pre-mixed flame.

Tests on electric and optical fibre cables under fire conditions — Part 1-2: Test for vertical flame propagation for a single insulated wire or cable — Procedure for 1 kW pre-mixed flame

Single cable vertical flame propagation apparatus test equipment

Test overview

This part of EN 60332 specifies the procedure for testing the resistance to vertical flame propagation for a single vertical electrical insulated conductor or cable, or optical fibre cable, under fire conditions.

EN 60332-1-2 specifies the use of a 1 kW pre-mixed flame, and the test evaluates the flame spread of a cable under exposure to a small flame. The test is relevant for the classes B1ca, B2ca, Cca, Dca and Eca.

Sample requirements

Sample dimensions, quantities, mounting, substrate and conditioning requirements for this test are confirmed with you before testing begins. Contact our technical team for the sample requirements for your product.

Equipment and outputs

Equipment used
Single cable vertical flame propagation apparatus
Reported measurements
Vertical flame propagation (H)

Related tests

EN IEC 60332-3-10 · EN IEC 60332-3-24

Vertical Flame Spread of Bunched Cables

Assesses vertical flame spread of vertically mounted bunched wires or cables, electrical or optical, under defined conditions.

Measures:
Vertical flame spread
Markets:
Electric Cables · Railway
Related classification:
EN 45545-2
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