kSIST FprEN 6049-004:2026

Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 004: Braided, tubular, high expandable - Product standard

This document defines the characteristics of high expandable braided tubular mechanical protection sleeves for electrical cable and cable bundles made from meta-aramid fibres and provided with a water repelled protection.

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen, Installation - Schutzschläuche aus Meta-Aramidfasern - Teil 004: Geflecht, röhrenförmig, hochdehnbar - Produktnorm

Dieses Dokument legt die Eigenschaften von hochdehnbaren, röhrenförmigen Geflechtschläuchen als mechanischen Schutz für elektrische Leitungen und Leitungsbündel fest, die aus Meta-Aramidfasern hergestellt und mit einer wasserabweisenden Schutzschicht versehen sind.

Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques, installation - Gaine de protection en fibres méta-aramides - Partie 004 : Tresse, tubulaire, très expansible - Norme de produit

Le présent document définit les caractéristiques des gaines de protection mécanique tressées, tubulaires, très expansibles, pour câbles électriques et torons de câbles, en fibres méta-aramides et dotées d'une protection imperméable.

Aeronavtika - Električni kabli, namestitev - Zaščitna obojka iz metaaramidnih vlaken - 004. del: Opletena, cevasta, dobro raztegljiva - Standard za proizvod

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 17-Jan-2023
• ICS: 29.060.20 - Cables
• ICS: 49.060 - Aerospace electric equipment and systems
• Technical Committee: I13 - Imaginarni 13
• Current Stage: 5020 - Formal vote (FV) (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 14-May-2026
• Due Date: 02-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 15-May-2026
• Ref Project: FprEN 6049-004 - Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 004: Braided, tubular, high expandable - Product standard

Relations

• Revised: SIST EN 6049-004:2019 - Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 004: Braided, tubular, high expandable - Product standard
• Effective Date: 18-Jan-2023

Overview

kSIST FprEN 6049-004:2026 is a product standard developed by SIST for the aerospace industry, focusing on the mechanical protection of electrical cables and cable bundles. This standard specifically defines the requirements for high expandable, braided, tubular protection sleeves made from meta-aramid fibres with water-repellent properties. These sleeves are crucial for ensuring cable durability and environmental resistance in demanding aerospace applications.

Designed according to rigorous European standards, kSIST FprEN 6049-004:2026 supports safety, reliability, and performance in aerospace electrical systems, providing detailed specifications for composition, physical characteristics, mechanical resilience, and testing methods.

Key Topics

• Material Specifications: The protection sleeves are constructed from meta-aramid fibres, offering outstanding resistance to heat, flame, chemicals, and environmental stress.
• Design Features:
  • Braided tubular structure for high expandability, allowing easy installation over complex cable bundles.
  • Water-repelled coating enhances environmental protection for electrical installations in moisture-prone environments.
• Performance Requirements:
  • Sunlight exposure resistance
  • High and low temperature operation
  • Fluid resistance and low water absorption
  • Resistance to mould growth
  • Maintained tensile strength after environmental testing
• Dimensional Standards: The document provides guidelines for sleeve diameter, coverage, mass, and allowable tolerances.
• Testing & Compliance: Procedures for visual inspection, dimensional verification, flammability, tensile strength, abrasion, exposure, and toxic gas emission.

Applications

The kSIST FprEN 6049-004:2026 standard is primarily utilized in the aerospace sector, but its principles can extend to any high-performance environment requiring robust cable protection. Typical use cases include:

• Aircraft Wiring and Cabling: Protects electrical cables from abrasion, impact, temperature extremes, and fluid exposure within aircraft fuselage, wings, and control systems.
• Space Applications: Provides reliable cable protection in spacecraft, satellites, and launch vehicles where weight, flexibility, and durability are paramount.
• Defense & Military Vehicles: Enhances cable safety in environments exposed to chemicals, mechanical wear, and high thermal stress.
• Other Transportation Sectors: May also guide applications in advanced automotive or rail systems requiring lightweight, expandable, high-performance cable protection solutions.

By using sleeves standardized to this document, manufacturers and maintenance providers ensure cables remain functional and protected during the entire lifecycle of the installation, reducing risks of failure and simplifying certification processes.

Related Standards

To ensure comprehensive compliance and compatibility, kSIST FprEN 6049-004:2026 references and aligns with several related European aerospace standards, including:

• EN 6049-001: General technical specification for protection sleeves in meta-aramid fibres
• EN 2825 / EN 2826: Flammability and smoke emission requirements for non-metallic materials in aerospace
• EN 3844-1: Flammability testing of non-metallic materials
• EN 6059 Series: A suite of standards for testing protection sleeves, covering:
  • Visual and dimensional inspection (EN 6059-201/202)
  • Fluid resistance, abrasion, expansion, and flexibility (EN 6059-203, 401, 403, 404)
  • Sunlight and temperature exposure (EN 6059-301, 302)
  • Water absorption and mould growth (EN 6059-305, 306)

Adhering to these interconnected standards ensures optimal performance of cable protection systems and facilitates compliance with international aerospace and electrical installation requirements.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
01-december-2022
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli, namestitev - Zaščitna obojka iz metaaramidnih
vlaken - 004. del: Opletena, cevasta, dobro raztegljiva - Standard za proizvod
Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres
- Part 004: Braided, tubular, high expandable - Product standard
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen, Installation - Schutzschläuche aus Meta-
Aramidfasern - Teil 004: Geflecht, röhrenförmig, hochdehnbar - Produktnorm
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques, installation - Gaine de protection en fibres méta-
aramides - Partie 004 : Tresse, tubulaire, très expansible - Norme de produit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 6049-004
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 6049-004
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
October 2022
ICS 49.060 Will supersede EN 6049-004:2019
English Version
Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation -
Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 004:
Braided, tubular, high expandable - Product standard
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques, installation - Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen,
Gaine de protection en fibres méta-aramides - Partie Installation - Schutzschläuche aus Meta-Aramidfasern -
004 : Tresse, tubulaire, très expansible - Norme de Teil 004: Geflecht, röhrenförmig, hochdehnbar -
produit Produktnorm
This draft European Standard is submitted to CEN members for enquiry. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee ASD-
STAN.
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oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
prEN 6049-004:2022 (E)
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Required characteristics . 5
4.1 Composition, dimensions and mass . 5
4.1.1 Composition of the tows . 5
4.1.2 Composition, dimensions and mass of the sleeve . 5
4.2 Colour and materials . 7
4.2.1 Colour . 7
4.2.2 Materials . 7
4.3 Mechanical properties . 7
4.3.1 Sun light exposure . 7
4.3.2 Temperature range . 7
4.3.3 Resistance to fluids . 7
4.3.4 Water absorption . 7
4.3.5 Mould growth . 7
4.3.6 Tensile strength of tows . 7
5 Test methods . 7
6 Designation . 9
7 Marking . 9

oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
prEN 6049-004:2022 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 6049-004:2022) has been prepared by the Aerospace and Defence Industries
Association of Europe — Standardization (ASD-STAN).
After enquiries and votes carried out in accordance with the rules of this Association, this document has
received the approval of the National Associations and the Official Services of the member countries of
ASD, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 6049-004:2019.
oSIST prEN 6049-004:2022
prEN 6049-004:2022 (E)
1 Scope
This document defines the characteristics of high expandable braided tubular mechanical protection
sleeves for electrical cable and cable bundles made from meta-aramid fibres and provided with a water
repelled protection.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited
...