IS 14494 Testing: Flexible Mining Cables
NABL accredited testing of flexible mining cables to IS 14494: 30 tests, each against its clause. Testing is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be used for BIS certification.
| Standard | IS 14494 · BIS certification under IS 14494 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Elastomer Insulated Flexible Cables for use in mines |
| Accredited tests | 30 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| BIS-recognised testing | Available |
| Category | Cable & Wire Testing |
IS 14494 tests we offer
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Annealing | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 a (i),IS 10810 (P-1) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 2 | Conductor Resistance | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 a (ii),IS 10810 (P-5) Cl 1 to 11.2 Table-1 |
| 3 | Diameter of Armour Wire | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 b (iii),IS 10810 (P-36) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 4 | Elongation at Break on Armour Wire | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c (i),IS 10810 (P-37) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 5 | Elongation At Break on Insulation | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (i),IS 10810 (P-7) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 6 | Elongation at Break on Sheath | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (i),IS 10810 (P-7) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 7 | Elongation: on Insulation Accelrated Ageing Test by air pressure method | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (iii),IS 10810 (P-56) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 8 | Elongation: on Sheath Accelrated Ageing Test by air pressure method | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (ii),IS 10810 (P-56), Cl 1to 11.3 |
| 9 | Flammability test (unaffected portion/ under period of Burning) | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 q,IS 10810 (P-53) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 10 | Hot Set (Permanent Set) | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (iv), IS 10810 (P-30) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 11 | Hot Set on load (Elongation under load & permanent elongation) | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (iii),S 10810 (P-30) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 12 | Insulation Resistance | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 f,IS 10810 (P-43) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 13 | Mass of Zinc Coating | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c (iv)IS 10810 (P-40) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 14 | Oil Resistance | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (iv),IS 10810 (P-31) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 15 | Resistivity of Steel Wire | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c(v),IS 10810 (P-42) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 16 | Tear Resistance Test | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (v),IS 10810 (P-17) Cl 1 to11.3 |
| 17 | Tebnsile Strength | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c (i),IS 10810 (P-37) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 18 | Tensile Strength on Insulation | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (i),IS 10810 (P-7) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 19 | Tensile Strength on Sheath | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (i),IS 10810 (P-7) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 20 | Tensile Strength on Sheath Accelrated Ageing Test by air pressure method | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 e (ii),IS 10810 (P-56) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 21 | Tensile Strength: on Insulation Accelrated Ageing Test by air pressure | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (iii),IS 10810 (P-56)Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 22 | Thermal Ageing In Air Oven On Insulation Variation in Elongation | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (ii),IS 10810 (P-11) Cl 1 to11.2 |
| 23 | Thermal Ageing In Air Oven On Insulation Variation in Tensile Strength | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 d (ii),IS 10810 (P-11) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 24 | Thermal stability | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 p, IS 10810 (P-28) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 25 | Thickness Of Inner Sheath | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 b (ii),IS 10810 (P-6) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 26 | Thickness Of Insulation | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 b (i),IS 10810 (P-6) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 27 | Thickness Of Outer Sheath | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 b (iv)IS 10810 (P-6) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 28 | Torsion | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c (ii),IS 10810 (P-38) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
| 29 | Uniformity Of Zinc Coating | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 c (iii),IS 10810 (P-40) Cl 1 to 11.2 |
| 30 | Water Absorption by Electrical Method | IS 14494:2019, Cl 26.1 p, IS 10810 (P-28) Cl 1 to 11.3 |
How IS 14494 testing works
- Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
- Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
- Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
- Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
- Review and use. We check the report before you submit it to BIS, a tender authority or your customer, and help if they raise a query.
Need the ISI mark or CRS registration as well? See IS 14494 BIS certification for the products covered, the order, fees and process.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS 14494 tests are NABL accredited?
All 30 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 14494 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Can the IS 14494 test report be used for BIS certification?
Yes. Testing to IS 14494 is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be submitted with a BIS application. BIS may still draw its own samples during the factory inspection.
How many samples are needed for IS 14494 testing?
It depends on the product, its variants and the tests you need. Share the product details and the purpose of the test (BIS, tender or customer) and we will send the sample list and a quote.
Can you test only some clauses of IS 14494?
Yes. For a tender, a customer complaint or a design check, we can test selected clauses. For BIS certification or a type test, every applicable clause has to be covered.
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