BS EN 62329-1-2006 (2007) PDF

Full title and description

BS EN 62329-1:2006 — Heat shrinkable moulded shapes — Part 1: Definitions and general requirements. This European standard (adopted as a British Standard) defines terminology, classification and the general product requirements for heat-shrinkable moulded shapes used for electrical insulation, environmental sealing, mechanical protection and strain relief at cable and connector terminations.

Abstract

Part 1 of EN 62329 specifies definitions and general requirements applicable to a range of heat‑shrinkable moulded shapes. It covers specimen selection and classification, ordering information, dimensions, colour and finish, packaging and labelling, qualification and consignment test requirements, and gives an informative annex with typical configurations. This document is the EN adoption of IEC 62329‑1:2005.

General information

• Status: Published / active (EN adoption; available as BS EN 62329‑1:2006).
• Publication date: EN designation 2006; BSI publication / BS adoption published 28 February 2007.
• Publisher: British Standards Institution (for the BS publication); originally published as EN (harmonized adoption of IEC 62329‑1).
• ICS / categories: Primary ICS 29.035.20 (Plastics and rubber insulating materials); related ICS entries listed in national catalogs include 03.100.50, 31.020 and 49.060.
• Edition / version: EN 62329‑1:2006 (based on IEC 62329‑1:2005); published as BS EN 62329‑1:2006 (BS adoption 2007).
• Number of pages: Typically 12 pages (national publications show 10–18 pages depending on national forewords and corrigenda).

Scope

This part of EN 62329 applies to heat‑shrinkable moulded shapes in a range of configurations and materials suitable for: electrical insulation; sealing against environmental influences; mechanical protection; and strain relief for connector/cable terminations and multi‑way transitions. It specifies design and dimensional rules, test methods to demonstrate material and product performance, material requirements and compatibility performance, and requirements for qualification and consignment tests.

Key topics and requirements

• Definitions and terms specific to heat‑shrinkable moulded shapes (Part 1 establishes the vocabulary used across the series).
• Classification and ordering information (specimen selection, sizes, material codes, colours).
• Dimensional requirements and typical shape depictions (informative annex with typical recovered configurations).
• Requirements for colour, finish, packaging and labelling.
• Material requirements, compatibility assessments and acceptance criteria.
• Qualification/approval procedures and consignment test requirements for production batches.

Typical use and users

Used by heat‑shrink product manufacturers, cable‑assembly and connector manufacturers, component procurement teams, testing laboratories and conformity/approval bodies. Engineers consult this standard when specifying moulded shapes for insulation, environmental sealing, mechanical reinforcement and strain relief in electrical and electronic assemblies.

Related standards

EN 62329 is a multi‑part series. Key related documents include IEC 62329‑1:2005 (the original IEC document), and the subsequent parts of EN 62329 covering test methods and detailed material/dimensional requirements (commonly referenced as EN 62329‑2 and EN 62329‑3). National adoptions and corrigenda (for example VDE/DIN and national EN adoptions) provide implementation details and any country‑specific forewords or corrections.

Keywords

heat‑shrinkable moulded shapes; heat‑shrink; moulded shapes; cable insulation; strain relief; environmental sealing; electrical insulation; compatibility testing; qualification tests; product dimensions; packaging and labelling.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Part 1 of the EN/BS EN 62329 series, titled "Heat shrinkable moulded shapes — Part 1: Definitions and general requirements", adopted from IEC 62329‑1:2005 and published as EN 62329‑1:2006 / BS EN 62329‑1:2006.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The standard defines terminology and sets out general requirements including classification, ordering data, dimensions, colour/finish, packaging, labelling, material/compatibility requirements, qualification approval and consignment test procedures for heat‑shrink moulded shapes.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of heat‑shrinkable products, cable and connector assemblers, specification engineers, test laboratories, procurement specialists and conformity bodies use this standard to ensure consistent product performance and interchangeability.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The document is the EN adoption dated 2006 (BS adoption published in February 2007) and is the harmonized adoption of IEC 62329‑1:2005; users should check national standards bodies or standards publishers for any later amendments, corrigenda or a newer edition before relying on it for current regulatory or procurement decisions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — EN 62329 is a multipart series. Part 1 covers definitions and general requirements; other parts cover test methods and detailed material/dimensional requirements (commonly referenced as EN 62329‑2 and EN 62329‑3).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: heat‑shrinkable moulded shapes, heat shrink, moulded parts, cable insulation, strain relief, environmental sealing, material compatibility, qualification tests.