Do you know what standards different countries have for cables? TST cables (www.tstcables.com) has compiled 51 commonly used national standards for wires and cables. It is recommended that colleagues in the industry can collect them for future use.
The cable industry is a global industry that involves power transmission, signal transmission and other aspects. In order to ensure the safety, reliability and interoperability of cables, multiple standards have been formulated around the world to regulate the design, manufacture and use of cables.
The following are some of the main standards of the cable industry in 51 countries around the world compiled by TST CABLES:
- Some commonly used national standards and industry standard codes in my country
Code Meaning
GB National mandatory standard
GB/T National recommended standard
GBn National internal standard
GJB National military standard
GBJ National engineering construction standard
/T Industry mandatory standard
DL Industry recommended standard
JB Power industry standard Mechanical industry standard (including machinery, electrical, instrumentation, etc.)
SJ Electronic industry standard
YD Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications standard
CSBTS/TC National Wire and Cable Standard Technical Committee standard
CRCC China Railway Railway Product Certification Standard - Commonly used international standards and foreign standard codes
Code Meaning
ISO International standard
ISO/DIS International standard draft
ANSI American National Standard
AISI American Iron and Steel Institute standard
ASME American Society of Mechanical Engineers standard
ASTM American Society for Testing and Materials standard
BHMA American Building Hardware Manufacturers Association standard
FS Federal Specifications and Standards
MIL Military Standards and Standards
SAE Society of Automotive Engineers
UL Underwriters Institute
AS Australian Standards
BS British Standards
CSA Canadian Standards
DIN German Standards
DS Danish Standards
ELOT Greek Standards
ES Egyptian Standards
IRAM Argentine Standards
I.S. Irish Standards
SABS South African Standard Specifications
SFS Finnish Standards Association
SI Israeli Standards
SIS Swedish Standards
SLS Sri Lankan Standards
SNS Syrian Standards
SN Swiss Standards
SOI Iranian Standards
S.S. Singapore Standards
ROCT Commonwealth of Independent States Standards
IS Indian Standards
ISIRI Iranian Standards and Industrial Research Institute Standards
JIS Japanese Industrial Standards
KS Korean Industrial Standards
MS Malaysian Standards
NB Brazilian Standards
NBN Belgian Standards
NCh Chilean Standards
NEN Dutch Standards
NF French Standards
ISO/R International Organization for Standardization Recommended Standards
IEC International Electrotechnical Commission
NI Indonesian Standards
NOM Mexican Official Standards
NP Portuguese Standards
NS Norwegian Standard
NSO Nigerian Standard
NZS New Zealand Standard
ONORM Austrian Standard
PN Polish Standard
PS Pakistani Standard
PS Philippine Standard
PTS Philippine Trade Standard
STAS Romanian Standard
TCYN Vietnam Standard
TIS Thailand Standard
TS Turkey Standard
UNE Spain Standard
UNI Italy Standard
ROCTP CIS Standard
- Commonly used international cable standard
IEC Standard (International Electrotechnical Commission)
IEC 60227: Applicable to polyvinyl chloride insulated cables with rated voltages of 450/750 V and below.
IEC 60502: Applicable to extruded insulated power cables with rated voltages of 1 kV to 30 kV.
IEC 60332: Test method for flame propagation during cable combustion.
IEC 60331: Test method for cables that maintain circuit integrity during flame propagation.
IEC 60394: Installation of cable systems.
IEC 60754: Test method for smoke and harmful gases generated during cable combustion.
ISO Standards (International Organization for Standardization)
ISO 9001: Quality management system standards.
ISO 14001: Environmental management system standards.
ISO is also involved in the development of other standards related to cables, such as those jointly issued with IEC.
ASTM Standards (American Society for Testing and Materials)
ASTM D4565: Test methods for polyvinyl chloride insulated wires and cables.
ASTM D2863: Test methods for flame propagation during burning of cables.
Regional cable standards
EN Standards (European Norms)
EN standards are a series of standards developed by the European Organization for Standardization (CEN), covering various properties and uses of cables, such as:
EN 50525 Cable: Cables with rated voltage Uo/U of 0.3/0.5 kV and below.
EN 50264 Cable: Cables for fixed installation.
EN 50306 Cable: Fire-resistant thin-walled cables for railway installations.
EN 50382 Cable: Fire-resistant high-temperature cables for railway installations.
AS/NZS Standards (Australian/New Zealand Standards)
Cable standards developed for the Australian and New Zealand markets, for example:
AS/NZS 4854: Standards for the installation and use of cables.
Chinese cable standards
Chinese standards (GB/GJB/JB standards)
GB/T 42740-2023: Safety Guidelines for Wires and Cables for Rail Transit
GB/T 38662.2-2023: Guidelines for the Application of Ecode Identification System for the Internet of Things Part 2: Wires and Cables and Optical Fiber Cables
GB/T 18899-2023: All-dielectric Self-supporting Optical Cables
GB/T 12706.1-2002: Irradiated cross-linked power cables (voltage level: 0.6/1 kV)
GB/T 12706.2-2002: Medium voltage cross-linked polyethylene insulated power cables (voltage level: 6/6 kV to 26/35 kV)
GB/T 11017-2002: High voltage cross-linked polyethylene insulated power cables (voltage levels: 64/110 kV, 127/220 kV, 290/500 kV)
GB 9330-88: Control cables (voltage level: 450/750 V)
American Standards (UL/ANSI/NEMA Standards)
UL Standards: A series of standards developed by Underwriters Laboratories to evaluate the safety of cables.
ANSI/NEMA Standards: Standards jointly developed by the American National Standards Institute and the National Electrical Manufacturers Association.
Japanese Standards (JIS Standards)
Japanese Industrial Standards cover various properties and uses of cables.
British Standards (BS Standards)
A series of standards developed by the British Standards Institution, such as:
BS 6004: Cables for fixed installations.
Cable industry-specific standards
In addition to the international and national standards mentioned above, there are also standards for specific industries, such as:
SAE Standards (Society of Automotive Engineers)
Automotive parts standards developed by the American Society of Automotive Engineers.
JB Standard (China Mechanical Industry Standard)
Standards developed by the China Mechanical Engineering Society, such as:
JB/T 8734: PVC insulated cables with rated voltages of 450/750 V and below.
JB/T 10491: Extruded insulated power cables with rated voltages of 0.6/1 kV and below.
The Importance of Following Cable Standards
Ensure Safety: Standards specify safety requirements for cables to ensure that they will not cause danger under normal use.
Ensure Quality: By following standards, manufacturers can ensure that their products meet a certain level of quality.
Promote Interoperability: Standards ensure that products from different manufacturers are compatible, thereby improving the overall performance of the system.
Environmental Protection: Many standards include environmental protection requirements to reduce the impact of cables on the environment.
Work with Cable Manufacturer TST CABLES to Customize High-Quality Cables
TST cables custom cable strictly follow the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) standards, including but not limited to IEC 60227, IEC 60502, etc., to ensure that each cable has excellent electrical performance and meets global specific standards to ensure high quality.
Comply with EU EN standards, such as EN 50525 and EN 50264, to ensure the compliance and high quality of cables in the European market. Designed and tested according to US UL standards to meet the high standards of the North American market. Follow Chinese GB standards, such as GB/T 42740-2023, to ensure that products meet domestic market needs. Compliance with cable industry standards is essential to ensure the quality and safety of cable products. Cable manufacturers, installers, and users should comply with relevant standards to ensure that cable systems can operate safely and reliably. As technology advances, these standards will continue to be updated and developed to adapt to new needs and technical challenges.
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