SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005

Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -- Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1

Gives the requirements for one type of heat-shrinkable, flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio 2:1, fluid resistant polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving for use at temperatures up to 175 C. This sleeving is normally supplied with an internal diameter up to 25,4 mm, and the standard colour is transparent. Sizes or colours other than those specifically listed in this standard may be available as custom items. These items are considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the property requirements listed in Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5, with the exception of dimensions and mass. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This edition includes the following significant technical change with regard to the previous edition: Replacement of the thermal endurance test method according to EN 60216 with a long term ageing test, i.e. 3 000 h at the recommended maximum temperature found suitable for use,in order to provide safe thermal test data within a workable time scale.

Isolierschläuche -- Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne Schlauchtypen -- Blatt 228: Wärmeschrumpfende Polyvinylidenefluoridschläuche, halbsteif, flammwidrig, flüssigkeitsbeständig, Schrumpfverhältnis 2:1

Gaines isolantes souples -- Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines -- Feuille 228: Gaines thermorétractables semi-rigides en fluorure de polyvinylidène, retardées à la flamme, résistant aux fluides, rapport de rétreint 2:1

Donne les exigences relatives à un type de gaines thermorétractables en fluorure de polyvinylidène, retardées à la flamme de rapport de rétreint nominal 2:1 et résistant aux fluides, pour un usage allant jusqu'à une température de 175 °C. Cette gaine est normalement fournie avec un diamètre intérieur allant jusqu'à 25,4 mm et la couleur standard est transparente. D'autres dimensions et d'autres couleurs que celles spécifiquement indiquées dans cette norme peuvent être disponibles, comme articles spéciaux. Ces articles sont considérés comme satisfaisant à cette norme s'ils correspondent aux caractéristiques indiquées dans les Tableaux 2, 3, 4 et 5, en excluant les dimensions et la masse. Les matériaux conformes à la présente spécification satisfont aux niveaux de performance établis. Cependant il convient que le choix d'un matériau, par un utilisateur, pour une application spécifique, soit fondé sur les exigences réelles nécessaires pour obtenir les performances satisfaisantes pour cette application, et qu'il ne soit pas fondé sur cette seule spécification. Cette édition comprend la modification technique majeure suivante par rapport à l'édition précédente: Remplacement de la méthode d'essai d'endurance thermique conformément à la EN 60216 par un essai de vieillissement à long terme, c'est-à-dire 3 000 h, à la température maximale recommandée pour un usage adapté, afin de fournir des données d'essai thermiques comprises dans une échelle de temps exploitable.

Gibke izolacijske cevi – 3. del: Specifikacija za posamezne vrste cevi – 228. list: Toplotno skrčljive poltoge poliviniliden-fluoridne cevi, ognjevarne, odporne proti tekočinam, razmerje krčenja 2:1 (IEC 60684-3-228:1998)

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Dec-2004
• ICS: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials
• Technical Committee: IZO - Insulating materials
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Due Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Completion Date: 01-Jan-2005
• Ref Project: EN 60684-3-228:2004 - Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1

Relations

• Replaces: SIST EN 60684-3-228:2001 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -- Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
• Effective Date: 29-Jan-2023
• Refers: SIST EN ISO 846:1999 - Plastics - Evaluation of the action of microorganisms (ISO 846:1997)
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 60684-2:1998/A1:2004 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 60684-2:1998 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST EN 60684-1:2004 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 1: Definitions and general requirements
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Refers: SIST HD 457 S1:2003 - Code for designation of colours
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN IEC 60684-2:2025 - Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60684-2:2025)
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Referred By: SIST EN 60684-2:2011 - Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test
• Effective Date: 03-Feb-2026
• Revised: SIST EN 60684-3-228:2001 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -- Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
• Effective Date: 13-May-2010

Overview

SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005 specifies requirements for a particular type of flexible insulating sleeving: heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) sleeving that is flame retarded, fluid resistant, and features a 2:1 shrink ratio. Designed for use at continuous temperatures up to 175 °C and typically supplied in transparent form with internal diameters up to 25.4 mm, this standard ensures consistent performance and safety in electrical insulation applications. The specification supports both standard and custom sizes or colors, provided they meet the established property performance requirements.

Key Topics

• Heat-Shrinkable PVDF Sleeving: Focuses on semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving with a nominal 2:1 shrink ratio, suitable for electrical insulation in demanding environments.
• Performance Requirements: Lays out detailed performance criteria, including mechanical strength, electrical insulation, flame retardancy, low-temperature flexibility, and fluid resistance.
• Temperature Endurance: Specifies suitability for continuous operation at temperatures up to 175 °C, with long-term thermal ageing testing for enhanced reliability.
• Resistance Properties: Mandates resistance to fuels, oils, hydraulic fluids, cleaning agents, de-icing fluids, and fungi, ensuring robust performance across a range of industrial environments.
• Custom Compliance: Allows for custom sizes and colors when compliant with all property requirements, except where dimensions and mass differ.
• Standardization and Quality: Materials conforming to this specification demonstrate assured levels of electrical and physical performance, relevant to both OEM and aftermarket scenarios.

Applications

Heat-shrinkable, flame-retardant PVDF sleeving per SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005 provides versatile insulation for:

• Electronics and Electrical Engineering: Ideal for insulating wires, terminals, and connections in high-performance electronics, switchboards, and power management systems.
• Aerospace and Automotive: Used for harnessing and protecting wiring in environments exposed to high temperatures and aggressive fluids, such as aircraft, vehicles, and mass transit systems.
• Industrial Machinery: Shields critical electrical components in manufacturing equipment where exposure to chemicals and elevated temperatures is common.
• Telecommunications and Data Centers: Offers extra protection in cabling systems, as well as splicing and repair work requiring dependable flame retardancy.
• Specialized Environments: Appropriate for medical, military, and marine applications due to its transparency, chemical resistance, and advanced flame protection.

The standard advises users to select sleeving materials based on the real-world demands and environmental exposures expected in the actual application, not solely by specification, to ensure optimal safety and longevity.

Related Standards

• IEC 60684-1: Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 1: Definitions and general requirements
• IEC 60684-2: Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test
• IEC 60757: Code for designation of colours
• ISO 846: Plastics - Evaluation of the action of micro-organisms (fungus resistance)
• ISO 1817: Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the effect of liquids (fluid resistance)
• EN 60216: Replaced by long-term ageing test in SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005 for thermal endurance evaluation

SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005 aligns with European and international best practices for electrical insulating sleeving, serving as a critical reference for manufacturers, suppliers, and engineers seeking to ensure safety, compliance, and durability in electrical insulation applications. For a comprehensive approach to standards compliance, reference related parts of IEC 60684 and consult material suppliers for documented conformance and performance data.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60684-3-228:2005

STANDARD
januar 2005
Gibke izolacijske cevi – 3. del: Specifikacija za posamezne vrste cevi – 228.
list: Toplotno skrčljive poltoge poliviniliden-fluoridne cevi, ognjevarne,
odporne proti tekočinam, razmerje krčenja 2:1 (IEC 60684-3-228:1998)
(istoveten EN 60684-3-228:2004)
Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -
Sheet 228: Heat- shrinkable, semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving, flame
retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1 (IEC 60684-3-228:1998)
ICS 29.035.20 Referenčna številka
©  Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno

EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60684-3-228
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM August 2004
ICS 29.035.20 Supersedes EN 60684-3-228:1998

English version
Flexible insulating sleeving
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving
Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving,
flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
(IEC 60684-3-228:2004)
Gaines isolantes souples Isolierschläuche
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne
particuliers de gaines Schlauchtypen
Feuille 228: Gaines thermorétractables Blatt 228: Wärmeschrumpfende
semi-rigides en fluorure de polyvinylidène, Polyvinylidenefluoridschläuche, halbsteif,
retardées à la flamme, résistant flammwidrig, flüssigkeitsbeständig,
aux fluides, rapport de rétreint 2:1 Schrumpfverhältnis 2:1
(CEI 60684-3-228:2004) (IEC 60684-3-228:2004)

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Ref. No. EN 60684-3-228:2004 E

Foreword
The text of document 15C/1599/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 60684-3-228, prepared by SC 15C,
Specifications, of IEC TC 15, Insulating materials, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60684-3-228 on 2004-07-01.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60684-3-228:1998.
The significant technical change with regard to EN 60684-2-228:1998 is:
- Replacement of the thermal endurance test method according to EN 60216 with a long term ageing
test, i.e. 3 000 h at the recommended maximum temperature found suitable for use, in order to
provide safe thermal test data within a workable time scale.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2005-04-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2007-07-01
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60684-3-228:2004 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60684-3-228:2004
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE Where an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60684-1 2003 Flexible insulating sleeving EN 60684-1 2003
Part 1: Definitions and general
requirements
IEC 60684-2 1997 Part 2: Methods of test EN 60684-2 1997
A1 2003 A1 2003
IEC 60757 1983 Code for designation of colours HD 457 S1 1985

ISO 846 1997 Plastics - Evaluation of the action of EN ISO 846 1997
micro-organisms
ISO 1817 1999 Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the - -
effect of liquids
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60684-3-228
INTERNATIONAL
Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
2004-05
Gaines isolantes souples –
Partie 3:
Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines –
Feuille 228: Gaines thermorétractables semi-
rigides en fluorure de polyvinylidène,
retardées à la flamme, résistant aux fluides,
rapport de rétreint 2:1
Flexible insulating sleeving –
Part 3:
Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 228: Heat-shrinkable, semi-rigid
polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving,
flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1

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