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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.

StandardIS 17048 · BIS certification under IS 17048
CoversHalogen Free Flame Retardant (HFFR) cables
Accredited tests28
AccreditationNABL, ISO/IEC 17025:2017
BIS-recognised testingAvailable
CategoryCable & Wire Testing

IS 17048 tests we offer

#TestClause / method
1Test for Over all Dimensions and Thickness of Insulation & SheathTable-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)
2Test on Filers/Dummy Cores and Binder Tapes/Identification Threads(if any) Assessment of HalogenTable-2, III).d).i),Cl. 5.7,Annex D of IS 17048, IS 10810(Pt-59)
3Tensile strength for Aluminium ConductorTable-2, III).a).iv),Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.2.1 a,b of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 2)
4Annealing test for Copper ConductorTable-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)
5Oxygen Index TestTable-2, III).e). i), Cl. 5.4, of IS 17048, ASTM D 2863-09
6Temperature IndexTable-2, III).e).iv), Cl. 5.5, of IS 17048, ASTM D 2863-09
7Assessment of HalogenTable-2, III).e).vi),Cl. 5.7,Annex D of IS 17048, IS 10810(Pt- 59)
8Ozone resistance testTable-2, III).c).xi),Cl. 4.2,Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt.13)
9Smoke DensityTable-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.6,of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 63)
10Ageing in air oven- Tensile strengthTable-2, III).c).vi),Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 11)
11Cold Impact TestTable-2, III).f).vi), Cl.5.1, Annex A, B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 21)
12Flame Retardant TestTable-2, III).f).v), Cl.5.11,of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 61)
13Temperature Index TestTable-2, III).e).iv), Cl. 5.5, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt -64)
14Flammability test (unaffected portion/ under period of Burning)Table-2, III).f). i), Cl. 5.3, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 53)
15Hot Set Test (Elongation under load & permanent elongation)Table-2, III).c).xi), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 30)
16Cold Bend TestTable-2, III).f). i), Cl.5.1, Annex A,B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 20)
17Conductor resistanceTable-2, III).a).i, Cl. 4.1 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.3 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt 5)
18Elongation at break of insulation before and after ageingTable-2, III).c).i), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7)
19Elongation at break of sheath before and after ageingTable-2, III).e).i),Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7)
20High voltage Test (AC)Table-2, III).f).i), Cl. 5.1, of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 45)
21Hot deformation testTable-2, III).e).vi), Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 15)
22Insulation resistanceTable-2, III).c). i), Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 43)
23Persulphate test for tinned copperTable-2, III).a). i),Cl. 5.10 of IS 17048, Cl. 7.1.1 of IS 8130, IS 10810 (Pt -4)
24Tensile strength of insulation before and after ageingTable-2, III).c).i),Cl. 4.2, Annex A of IS 17048, IS 10810 (Pt 7)
25Tensile strength of sheath before and after ageingTable-2, III).c).i),Cl. 4.5, Annex B of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7)
26Water Immersion test (Effect of water on sheath of cable)-ElongationTable-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.13,of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7)
27Water Immersion test (Effect of water on sheath of cable)- Tensile StrengthTable-2, III).f).vi),Cl.5.13,of IS 17048,IS 10810 (Pt 7)
28Wrapping test for Aluminium ConductorTable-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

  1. Tell us the purpose. BIS certification, a tender, a customer requirement or a design check. The purpose decides which clauses and which laboratory.
  2. Get the sample list and quote. We confirm the tests, the number of samples and the timeline for your product and its variants.
  3. Send samples. We help with labels, the test request and any technical documents the tests need.
  4. Testing and report. Tests are carried out under NABL accreditation and the report lists each clause, the requirement and the result.
  5. 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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