IS 17048 Testing: HFFR Cables
NABL accredited testing of HFFR cables to IS 17048: 28 tests, each against its clause. Testing is available at a BIS-recognised laboratory, so the report can be used for BIS certification.
| Standard | IS 17048 · BIS certification under IS 17048 |
|---|---|
| Covers | Halogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables |
| Accredited tests | 28 |
| Accreditation | NABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 |
| BIS-recognised testing | Available |
| Category | Cable & Wire Testing |
IS 17048 tests we offer
| # | Test | Clause / method |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Test for Over all Dimensions and Thickness of Insulation & Sheath | Table-2, III).b),Cl.11.2, 11.3, 12.2, 12.3, 13.2, 13.4, 13.5, 13.6, 14.2, 14.4, 14.5, 14.6,15.2,15.4, 15.5, Table 3 to 8of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 6) |
| 2 | Test on Filers/Dummy Cores and Binder Tapes/Identification Threads(if any) Assessment of Halogen | Table-2, III).d).i),Cl. 5.7,Annex D of IS 17048, IS 10810(Pt-59) |
| 3 | Tensile strength for Aluminium Conductor | Table-2, III).a).iv),Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.2.1 a,b of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 2) |
| 4 | Annealing test for Copper Conductor | Table-2, III).a). i),Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.1.2.1 & 7.2.3 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 1) |
| 5 | Oxygen Index Test | Table-2, III).e). i), Cl. 5.4, of IS 17048, ASTM D 2863-09 |
| 6 | Temperature Index | Table-2, III).e).iv), Cl. 5.5, of IS 17048, ASTM D 2863-09 |
| 7 | Assessment of Halogen | Table-2, III).e).vi),Cl. 5.7,Annex D of IS 17048, IS 10810(Pt- 59) |
| 8 | Ozone resistance test | Table-2, III).c).xi),Cl. 4.2,Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt.13) |
| 9 | Smoke Density | Table-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.6,of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 63) |
| 10 | Ageing in air oven- Tensile strength | Table-2, III).c).vi),Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 11) |
| 11 | Cold Impact Test | Table-2, III).f).vi), Cl.5.1, Annex A, B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 21) |
| 12 | Flame Retardant Test | Table-2, III).f).v), Cl.5.11,of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 61) |
| 13 | Temperature Index Test | Table-2, III).e).iv), Cl. 5.5, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt -64) |
| 14 | Flammability test (unaffected portion/ under period of Burning) | Table-2, III).f). i), Cl. 5.3, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 53) |
| 15 | Hot Set Test (Elongation under load & permanent elongation) | Table-2, III).c).xi), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 30) |
| 16 | Cold Bend Test | Table-2, III).f). i), Cl.5.1, Annex A,B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 20) |
| 17 | Conductor resistance | Table-2, III).a).i, Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.3 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 5) |
| 18 | Elongation at break of insulation before and after ageing | Table-2, III).c).i), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 19 | Elongation at break of sheath before and after ageing | Table-2, III).e).i),Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 20 | High voltage Test (AC) | Table-2, III).f).i), Cl. 5.1, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 45) |
| 21 | Hot deformation test | Table-2, III).e).vi), Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 15) |
| 22 | Insulation resistance | Table-2, III).c). i), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 43) |
| 23 | Persulphate test for tinned copper | Table-2, III).a). i),Cl. 5.10 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.1.1 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt -4) |
| 24 | Tensile strength of insulation before and after ageing | Table-2, III).c).i),Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 25 | Tensile strength of sheath before and after ageing | Table-2, III).c).i),Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 26 | Water Immersion test (Effect of water on sheath of cable)-Elongation | Table-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.13,of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 27 | Water Immersion test (Effect of water on sheath of cable)- Tensile Strength | Table-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.13,of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7) |
| 28 | Wrapping test for Aluminium Conductor | Table-2, III).a).v),Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.2.2 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 3) |
How IS 17048 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 17048 BIS certification for the products covered, the order, fees and process.
Frequently asked questions
Which IS 17048 tests are NABL accredited?
All 28 tests listed on this page are within NABL accreditation (ISO/IEC 17025), each against the clause of IS 17048 shown next to it. The report carries the NABL accreditation mark for these tests.
Can the IS 17048 test report be used for BIS certification?
Yes. Testing to IS 17048 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 17048 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 17048?
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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