EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011

Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 6: Halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds

2019-04-04: BT D162/C050 removes link to 2014/35/EU (standard kept as supporting standard).
2021: CLC legacy converted by DCLab NISOSTS

Isolier-, Mantel- und Umhüllungswerkstoffe für Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen - Teil 6: Halogenfreie, vernetzte Mantelmischungen

Matériaux pour enveloppe isolante, gainage et revêtement pour les câbles d'énergie basse tension - Partie 6: Mélanges réticulés sans halogène pour gaine

Materiali za izoliranje, oplaščenje in prevleke nizkonapetostnih energetskih kablov - 6. del: Omrežene mase za oplaščenje brez halogenov - Dopolnilo A1

Ta del EN 50363 določa zahteve za fizikalne lastnosti harmoniziranih plastomernih mas za oplaščenje brez halogenov, podane v preglednici 1. Ustrezne preskusne metode za preverjanje skladnosti so navedene v (seriji) EN 60811, seriji EN 50267-2, EN 60684-2, EN 50396 in HD 21.14.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 17-Mar-2011
• Withdrawal Date: 13-Mar-2014
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 20 - Electric cables
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 18-Mar-2011
• Completion Date: 18-Mar-2011
• Directive: 2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)
• Directive: 2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits
• Ref Project: SIST EN 50363-6:2006/A1:2011 - Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 6: Halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds

Relations

• Amends: EN 50363-6:2005 - Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 6: Halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011 is a European standard published by CENELEC, addressing insulating, sheathing, and covering materials for low voltage energy cables, with a particular focus on halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds. This standard is critical for manufacturers and professionals involved in the production, testing, and application of low voltage cables where safety and environmental considerations are paramount.

The amendment A1, approved in 2011, updates the original EN 50363-6:2005 standard by revising critical technical parameters to enhance the performance and safety requirements of halogen-free sheathing materials. It aligns with CENELEC’s internal regulations, ensuring harmonized implementation across member states in Europe.

Key Topics

• Halogen-free compounds: The standard specifies requirements for cable sheathing materials that do not contain halogens such as chlorine, bromine, or fluorine. This reduces the risk of toxic gas emissions and corrosive substances during fire incidents.
• Cross-linking technology: The sheathing compounds must be cross-linked to improve mechanical strength, heat resistance, and durability under electrical stress.
• Material properties: Specifies physical and chemical properties including temperature resistance, dimensional stability, and mechanical integrity.
• Testing conditions: Defines updated testing parameters such as temperature tolerance, ensuring compliance with safety and performance criteria.
• Amendment details: Includes corrections to temperature values and tolerance limits to improve precision in quality control and standard interpretation.

Applications

EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011 is predominantly applied in the manufacturing and quality assurance of:

• Low voltage energy cables used in residential, commercial, and industrial electrical installations.
• Halogen-free cable sheaths designed to enhance fire safety by minimizing toxic emissions.
• Electrical infrastructure systems requiring durable and environmentally safer insulating materials.
• Electrical components where compliance with EU safety directives and harmonized standards is mandatory.

Adoption of this standard ensures cables are safer to use in confined spaces such as buildings and transportation systems, enhancing fire safety and reducing environmental impact during cable fires.

Related Standards

Professionals working with EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011 often reference these complementary standards:

• EN 50363-1: General requirements and test methods for insulating and sheathing materials for cables.
• EN 50363-3: Specific requirements for thermoset insulating compounds for low voltage cables.
• EN 60332 series: Tests on electric cables under fire conditions, relevant for assessing flame retardance.
• 2014/35/EU Low Voltage Directive: Although the direct link was removed as per the 2019 scope update, compliance with this directive remains critical for cable products in the EU market.

By integrating EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011 into quality and compliance regimes, manufacturers ensure that low voltage energy cables meet stringent European safety, performance, and environmental standards.

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Keywords: EN 50363-6, halogen-free sheathing compounds, low voltage cables, cross-linked compounds, cable insulation standards, CENELEC, electrical cable safety, cable fire safety, low voltage energy cable materials, European cable standards.

Standards Content (Sample)

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Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy cables - Part 6:
Halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds
Isolier-, Mantel- und Umhüllungswerkstoffe für Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen -
Teil 6: Halogenfreie, vernetzte Mantelmischungen
Matériaux pour enveloppe isolante, gainage et revêtement pour les câbles d'énergie
basse tension - Partie 6: Mélanges réticulés sans halogène pour gaine
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50363-6:2005/A1:2011
ICS:
29.035.20 3ODVWLþQLLQJXPHQLL]RODFLMVNL Plastics and rubber insulating
PDWHULDOL materials
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50363-6/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.20
English version
Insulating, sheathing and covering materials for low voltage energy
cables -
Part 6: Halogen-free, cross-linked sheathing compounds

Matériaux pour enveloppe isolante, Isolier-, Mantel- und
gainage et revêtement pour les câbles Umhüllungswerkstoffe für
d'énergie basse tension - Niederspannungskabel und -leitungen -
Partie 6: Mélanges réticulés sans Teil 6: Halogenfreie, vernetzte
halogène pour gaine Mantelmischungen

This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50363-6:2005; it was approved by CENELEC on
2011-03-14. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the Central Secretariat or to any CENELEC member.

This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German).
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