ASTM D6096-97

Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90&#176C Operation

SCOPE
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.

General Information

• Status: Historical
• Publication Date: 09-Mar-1997
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: D09 - Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials

Relations

• Replaced By: ASTM D6096-02 - Standard Specification for Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90&#176C Operation
• Effective Date: 10-Sep-2002

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation: D 6096 – 97
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Reprinted from the Annual Book of ASTM Standards. Copyright ASTM
Standard Specification for
Poly(Vinyl Chloride) Insulation for Wire and Cable, 90°C
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Operation
This standard is issued under the fixed designation D 6096; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (e) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
TABLE 1 Physical Requirements for Insulation
1. Scope
Physical requirements:
1.1 This specification covers a thermoplastic insulation of
Tensile strength, min, psi (MPa) 2000 (13.8)
poly (vinyl chloride) or the copolymer of vinyl chloride and
Elongation at rupture, min, % 150
Heat aging requirements:
vinyl acetate. This insulation is recommended for use at
After air oven test at 121 + 1°C for 168 h:
conductor temperatures not in excess of 90°C.
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value: 70
1.2 Depending on the thickness of the insulation, the maxi-
Elongation at rupture, min, percent of unaged 65
mum voltage used, and whether the location is wet or dry, this value:
Heat shock, 121 6 1°C no cracks
insulation may be used for 300 V (dry) and 600 V (wet or dry)
Heat distortion, 1216 1°C, max, percent decrease 25
power and control circuits.
Vertical flame test, maximum burning time after 15-s passes
1.3 This insulation may have low-temperature installation applications:
Oil resistance:
limitations. Consult the manufacturer for specific recommen-
After oil immersion at 70 6 1°C for 4 h:
dations for installation.
Tensile strength, min, percent of unaged value 85
Elongation, min, percent of unaged value 85
1.4 The values stated in inch-pound units are the standard,
Cold bend test, +306 1°C for 1 h no cracks
except in cases where SI units are more appropriate. The values
in parentheses are for information only.
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1.5 This specification covers an insulating material. In some 4.2 For Sizes AWG 6 (13.3 mm ) and larger where buffed
tests, it is necessary to produce an insulated conductor in order die-cut specimens are used, the minimum elongation and
to test the insulation properties. However, in these instances, tensile strength, as a percentage of unaged values, shall be at
only the properties of the insulation are being tested, not the least the following:
completed conductor.
Elongation after air oven test 45 %
Tensile strength after oil immersion 80 %
2. Referenced Documents Elongation after oil immersion 60 %
2.1 ASTM Standards:
5. Electrical Requirements
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D 1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation
5.1 Perform the ac voltage, insulation resistance, and dc
D 2633 Methods of Testing Thermoplastic Insulations and
voltage tests in that order when any of these tests are required.
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Jackets for Wire and Cable
The sequence for other testing is not specified.
3. Terminology 5.2 AC Voltage Test—Test the insulated conductor at the ac
withstand voltage as specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise
3.1 Definitions: For definitions of terms used in this speci-
specified, omit this test if the dc withstand voltage test
fication, refer to Terminology D 1711.
described in 5.4 is performed.
3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:
5.3 Insulation Resistance:
3.2.1 aging (act of), n—exposure of materials to air or oil at
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5.3.1 Insulated conductors in Sizes AWG 14 (1.63 mm ) and
a temperature and for an interval of time as required in Table
larger shall have an insulation resistance of at least that
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corresponding to a constant of 2000 at 60°F (15.6°C).
4. Physical Properties
5.3.2 If the temperature at the time the measurement was
4.1 The insulation shall conform to the requirements for
made differs from 60°F (15.6°C), correct the insulation resis-
physical properties prescribed in Table 1. tance to 60°F by multiplying the measured value by the proper
correction factor from Table 1 of Methods D 2633.
1 5.4 DC Voltage Test—Upon completion of the insulation
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D-9 on
resistance test, test each non-shielded insulated conductor for 5
Electrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility of
Subcommittee D09.18 on Solid Insulations, Nonmetallic Shieldings and Coverings
min at a dc withstand voltage that is three times the ac test
for Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.
voltage specified in Table 2. Unless otherwise specified, omit
Current edition approved March 10, 1997. Published March 1998.
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this test if the ac withstand voltage test described in 5.2 is
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