BS 3858:1992

This standard BS 3858:1992 Specification for binding and identification sleeves for use on electric cables and wires is classified in these ICS categories:

• 29.035.01 Insulating materials in general

This British Standard specifies requirements and tests for binding and identification sleeves intended for use on electric cables and insulated wires.

NOTE These sleeves are not for use as primary insulation The standard applies to sleeves of the following types:

1. type 1 sleeves are polychloroprene and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C;

2. type 3 sleeves are poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC) and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C;

3. type 4 sleeves are PVC/nitrile and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 70 °C;

4. type 5 sleeves are silicone and suitable for temperature ranges of – 65 °C to 150 °C.