kSIST FprEN 6049-007:2026

Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 007: Self-wrapping mechanical and electrical protective sleeve, flexible post installation operating temperature from -55 °C to 260 °C - Product standard

This document specifies the characteristics of post installation flexible self-wrapping protection sleeves for electrical cable and cable bundles made from meta-aramid fibres and provided with a water-repellent protection for aerospace application. This self-wrapping protection sleeve can be also used as an electrical protection under specified conditions (115 VAC/400 Hz, 15 A max. per conductor - as per test EN 6059-502).

Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen, Installation - Schutzschläuche aus Meta-Aramidfasern - Teil 007: Selbstverschließender mechanischer und elektrischer Schutzschlauch, flexibel, nachträglich montierbar, Temperaturbereich -55 °C bis 260 °C - Produktnorm

Dieses Dokument legt die Merkmale von nachträglich montierbaren, flexiblen, selbstverschließenden Schutzschläuchen aus Meta-Aramidfasern mit einer wasserabweisenden Schutzfunktion für elektrische Leitungen und Leitungsbündel zur Anwendung in der Luft- und Raumfahrt fest. Diese selbstverschließenden Schutzschläuche können unter bestimmten Bedingungen auch als elektrischer Schutz verwendet werden (115 V (Wechselspannung)/400 Hz, max. 15 A je Leiter - entsprechend der Prüfung nach EN 6059-502).

Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques, installation - Gaine de protection en fibres méta-aramides - Partie 007 : Gaine de protection mécanique et électrique auto-fermable, souple après montage température d’utilisation -55 °C à 260 °C - Norme de produit

Le présent document spécifie les caractéristiques des gaines de protection souples, auto-fermables, à installer au montage, pour câbles et torons de câbles électriques, en fibres méta-aramides et dotées d'une protection imperméable, pour les applications aérospatiales. Cette gaine de protection auto-fermable peut aussi être utilisée comme protection électrique dans des conditions spécifiées (115 VCA/400 Hz, 15 A max. par conducteur — conformément à l’essai EN 6059-502).

Aeronavtika - Električni kabli, namestitev - Zaščitna obojka iz meta-aramidnih vlaken - 007. del: Samoovojna mehanska in električna zaščitna obojka, fleksibilna, z možnostjo poznejše montaže, obratovalna temperatura od -55 °C do 260 °C - Standard za izdelek

General Information

• Status: Not Published
• Public Enquiry End Date: 30-Jul-2025
• 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: 18-May-2026
• Due Date: 06-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 19-May-2026
• Ref Project: FprEN 6049-007 - Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 007: Self-wrapping mechanical and electrical protective sleeve, flexible post installation operating temperature from -55 °C to 260 °C - Product standard

Relations

• Revises: SIST EN 6049-007:2012 - Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 007: Self-wrapping protective sleeve, flexible post installation operating temperature from - 55 °C to 260 °C - Product standard
• Effective Date: 25-Dec-2024

Overview

kSIST FprEN 6049-007:2026 is a product standard from the Aerospace series specifying the requirements and characteristics of self-wrapping, flexible protective sleeves for electrical cables and cable bundles. Manufactured from meta-aramid fibres and featuring a water-repellent finish, these sleeves are designed for post-installation applications in the aerospace sector with an operating temperature range from -55 °C to 260 °C. The standard is published by SIST and intended for use in demanding aerospace environments where both mechanical and electrical protection are essential.

Key Topics

• Meta-aramid fibre protection: The sleeves use a blend of continuous meta-aramid yarn and polyetheretherketone (PEEK) monofilaments to deliver high mechanical and thermal performance.
• Water-repellent properties: The product includes a specific water-repellent finish to ensure performance in humid or adverse environments.
• Self-wrapping design: Enables easy post-installation on cable assemblies and harnesses, allowing for flexibility and rework without full system disassembly.
• Electrical protection: Under certain parameters (115 VAC/400 Hz, 15 A max. per conductor), the sleeve offers dielectric protection per EN 6059-502 test specification.
• Wide temperature range: Suitable for environments with ambient temperatures ranging from -55 °C to 260 °C, meeting aerospace safety and performance standards.
• Comprehensive testing: Tests for flammability, tensile strength, fluid resistance, sunlight exposure, vibration, abrasion, and smoke/toxicity limits as referenced in the standard.

Applications

The self-wrapping protective sleeves defined by kSIST FprEN 6049-007:2026 are highly relevant for several aerospace cable management tasks:

• Protection of electrical harnesses: Ensures both mechanical and electrical integrity for cables in aircraft, satellites, and military vehicles.
• Maintenance and retrofitting: Simplifies upgrades or repairs by allowing for easy post-installation application or removal.
• Electromagnetic and high-temperature zones: Provides robust shielding and insulation in engine bays, fuselage wiring, or equipment bays where exposure to fluids, heat, or abrasion is common.
• Dedicated environments: Designed to meet stringent certification and safety requirements for commercial, military, and space aerospace systems.

Key benefits include reduced installation time, long-term reliability, enhanced safety, and cost savings from minimized downtime and simplified maintenance procedures.

Related Standards

For comprehensive conformity and integration, several related standards should be considered alongside kSIST FprEN 6049-007:2026:

• EN 6049-001: Technical specification for meta-aramid fibre protection sleeves in aerospace electrical installations.
• EN 6059 series: Expanded set of test method standards covering aspects such as visual inspection (EN 6059-201), dimensions and mass (EN 6059-202), sun light and high temperature exposure (EN 6059-301, EN 6059-302), vibration resistance (EN 6059-406), fluid absorption (EN 6059-305), scraping and cut-through (EN 6059-403, EN 6059-405), and electrical arc protection (EN 6059-502).
• EN 2825 & EN 2826: Standards governing burning behaviour, smoke density, and toxicity of non-metallic materials under fire conditions.
• EN 3844-1: Flammability test methods for non-metallic materials used in aerospace.
• EN 9133: Aerospace series - Quality Management Systems - Qualification Procedure for Aerospace Standard Products.

By aligning with kSIST FprEN 6049-007:2026 and these related standards, organizations ensure high safety, durability, and compliance in aerospace electrical system installation and protection.

Keywords: aerospace electrical cable protection, self-wrapping sleeve, meta-aramid fibre, high-temperature cable sleeve, water-repellent cable sleeve, mechanical cable protection, aerospace standards, SIST standard, post-installation cable sleeve.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025
01-julij-2025
Aeronavtika - Električni kabli, namestitev - Zaščitna obojka iz meta-aramidnih
vlaken - 007. del: Samoovojna mehanska in električna zaščitna obojka, fleksibilna,
z možnostjo poznejše montaže, obratovalna temperatura od –55 °C do 260 °C -
Standard za izdelek
Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation - Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres
- Part 007: Self-wrapping mechanical and electrical protective sleeve, flexible post
installation operating temperature from -55 °C to 260 °C - Product standard
Luft- und Raumfahrt - Elektrische Leitungen, Installation - Schutzschläuche aus Meta-
Aramidfasern - Teil 007: Selbstverschließender mechanischer und elektrischer
Schutzschlauch, flexibel, nachträglich montierbar, Temperaturbereich −55 °C bis 260 °C
- Produktnorm
Série aérospatiale - Câbles électriques, installation - Gaine de protection en fibres méta-
aramides - Partie 007 : Gaine de protection mécanique et électrique auto-fermable,
souple après montage température d’utilisation -55 °C à 260 °C - Norme de produit
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN 6049-007
ICS:
29.060.20 Kabli Cables
49.060 Letalska in vesoljska Aerospace electric
električna oprema in sistemi equipment and systems
oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025 en,fr,de
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025
oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025
DRAFT
EUROPEAN STANDARD
prEN 6049-007
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
May 2025
ICS 49.060 Will supersede EN 6049-007:2012
English Version
Aerospace series - Electrical cables, installation -
Protection sleeve in meta-aramid fibres - Part 007: Self-
wrapping mechanical and electrical protective sleeve,
flexible post installation operating temperature from -55
°C to 260 °C - 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 -
007 : Gaine de protection mécanique et électrique Teil 007: Selbstverschließender, mechanischer und
auto-fermable, souple après montage température elektrischer Schutzschlauch, flexibel, nachträglich
d'utilisation -55 °C à 260 °C - Norme de produit montierbar Temperaturbereich -55 °C bis 260 °C -
Produktnorm
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prEN 6049-007:2025 (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 . 5
4.2 Dimensions and mass of the sleeve . 5
4.3 Colour and materials . 7
4.3.1 Colour . 7
4.3.2 Materials . 7
4.4 Temperature range . 7
5 Test methods . 7
6 Quality assurance . 9
7 Designation . 9
8 Marking . 9
9 Technical specification . 9
Bibliography . 10

oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025
prEN 6049-007:2025 (E)
European foreword
This document (prEN 6049-007:2025) has been prepared by 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-STAN, prior to its presentation to CEN.
This document is currently submitted to the CEN Enquiry.
This document will supersede EN 6049-007:2012.
prEN 6049-007:2025 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to
EN 6049-007:2012:
— Editorial improvements and introducing new size 03 in Table 1 for weight and optimized fit envelop
integration.
oSIST prEN 6049-007:2025
prEN 6049-007:2025 (E)
1 Scope
This document specifies the characteristics of post installation flexible self-wrapping protection sleeves
for electrical cable and cable bundles made from meta-aramid fibres and provided with a water
repellent protection for aerospace application. This self-wrapping protection sleeve can be also used as
an electrical protection under specified conditions. (115 VAC/400 Hz, 15 A max. per conductor — as per
test EN 6059-502).
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 applies. For
undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 2825, Aerospace series - Burning behaviour of non metallic materials under the influence of radiating
heat and flames - Determination of sm
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