ASTM_D_4314_-_12.pdf

Designation:D431412Standard Specification forGeneral-Purpose,Heavy-Duty,and Extra-Heavy-DutyCrosslinked Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene(CSM)JacketsFor Wire and Cable1This standard is issued under the fixed designation D4314;the number immediately following the designation indicates the year oforiginal adoption or,in the case of revision,the year of last revision.A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.Asuperscript epsilon()indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.1.Scope1.1 This specification covers crosslinked chlorosulfonatedpolyethylene2compounds suitable for use as outer coverings orjackets on electrical cables for general-purpose,heavy-duty,and extra-heavy-duty service.1.2 These jacket materials are not recommended for cablesinstalled at a temperature lower than 25C.1.3 The values stated in inch-pound units are to be regardedas standard.The values given in parentheses are mathematicalconversions to SI units that are provided for information onlyand are not considered standard.2.Referenced Documents2.1 ASTM Standards:3D470 Test Methods for Crosslinked Insulations and Jacketsfor Wire and CableD1248 Specification for Polyethylene Plastics ExtrusionMaterials for Wire and CableD1711 Terminology Relating to Electrical Insulation3.Terminology3.1 Definitions:3.1.1 For definitions of terms used in this specification referto Terminology D1711.3.2 Definitions of Terms Specific to This Standard:3.2.1 aging(act of),nexposure of materials to air at100C for 168 h or oil at 121C for 18 h.4.Test Applicable for Sunlight and Weather ResistantMaterials4.1 For jackets requiring sunlight-and weather-resistancetesting,test in accordance with“Weatherability for ColoredMaterials”in Specification D1248.Prepare the specimens inaccordance with Test Methods D470 for physical tests ofinsulations and jackets.5.Physical Properties5.1 The jacket shall conform to the requirements for physi-cal properties prescribed in Table 1.6.Sampling6.1 Sample the jacket in accordance with Test MethodsD470.7.Test Methods7.1 Unless otherwise instructed,test the jacket in accor-dance with Test Methods D470.8.Keywords8.1 crosslinked chlorosulfonated polyethylene jacket;cross-linked jacket;CSM;CSPE;extra-heavy-duty jacket;general-purpose jacket;heavy-duty jacket;rubber jacket1This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee D09 onElectrical and Electronic Insulating Materials and is the direct responsibility ofSubcommittee D09.18 on Solid Insulations,Non-Metallic Shieldings and Coveringsfor Electrical and Telecommunication Wires and Cables.Current edition approved Jan.1,2012.Published February 2012.Originallyapproved in 1983.Last previous edition approved in 2005 as D4314 05.DOI:10.1520/D4314-12.2The term CSPE,as an abbreviation for Chlorosulfonated Polyethylene(CSM),is commonly used in the Wire and Cable industry.3For referenced ASTM standards,visit the ASTM website,www.astm.org,orcontact ASTM Customer Service at serviceastm.org.For Annual Book of ASTMStandards volume information,refer to the standards Document Summary page onthe ASTM website.Copyright ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959.United States1 ASTM International takes no position respecting the validity of any patent rights asserted in connection with any item mentionedin this standard.Users of this standard are expressly advised that determination of the validity of any such patent rights,and the riskof infringement of such rights,are entirely their own responsibility.This standard is subject to revision at any time by the responsible technical committee and must be reviewed every five years andif not revised,either reapproved or withdrawn.Your comments are invited either for revision of this standard or for additional standardsand should be addressed to ASTM International Headquarters.Your comments will receive careful consideration at a meeting of theresponsible technical committee,which you may attend.If you feel that your comments have not received a fair hearing you shouldmake your views known to the ASTM Committee on Standards,at the address shown below.This standard is copyrighted by ASTM International,100 Barr Harbor Drive,PO Box C700,West Conshohocken,PA 19428-2959,United States.Individual reprints(single or multiple copies)of this standard may be obtained by contacting ASTM at the aboveaddress or at 610-832-9585(phone),610-832-9555(fax),or serviceastm.org(e-mail);or through the ASTM website(www.astm.org).Permission rights to photocopy the standard may also be secured from the Copyright Clearance Center,222Rosewood Drive,Danvers,MA 01923,Tel:(978)646-2600;http:/ 1 Physical PropertiesAPhysical PropertyGeneral-PurposeHeavy-DutyExtra-Heavy-DutyUnaged Requirements:Tensile strength,min,psi(MPa)1500(10.3)1800(12.4)2400(16.5)Tensile stress at 200%elongation,min,psi(MPa).500(3.4)700(4.8)Elongation at rupture,min,%300300300Tension setB,max,%303030Tear,min,lb/in.(kN/m).40(7)Aged Requir