Oil Resistance of Cables and Wires
| Cables often come into contact with oils and other chemicals during operation. To ensure durability and performance, cables must be chosen based on the specific external conditions they will encounter. The oil resistance of cables can be evaluated using various testing methods. |
| SAB’s oil resistant cables undergo rigorous testing and are certified according to three standard methods. Additionally, customized tests can be conducted to meet specific customer requirements. |
| The table below provides an overview and comparison of oil resistance tests conducted according to TMPU (EN 50363-10-2 / VDE 0207-363-10-2), TM54 (EN 50290-2-22 / VDE 0819-102), and TM5 (EN 50363-4-1 / VDE 0207-363-4-1). |
Test Method
| • acc. to IEC 60811-404 |
| • corresponds to EN 60811-404 |
| • corresponds to VDE 0473-811-404 |
Requirements
| Requirement | TMPU acc. to EN 50363-10-2 VDE 0207-363-10-2 |
acc. to SAB - internal standard TM54 acc. to EN 50290-2-22 VDE 0819-102 |
TM5 acc. to EN 50363-4-1 VDE 0207-363-4-1 |
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| Characteristics after storage in mineral oil IRM 902 (ASTM Nr. 2) | |||
| Test temperature | 100°C | 70°C | 90°C |
| Period of storage in oil | 168 hours | 4 hours | 168 hours |
| Mechanical values after storage in oil | |||
| max. deviation of tensile strength | ± 40% | ± 30% | ± 30% |
| max. deviation of elongation at tear | ± 30% (min. 300% effective) |
± 30% | ± 30% |