BS 6746:1990 — PVC insulation and sheath materials for electric cables
BS 6746 is the British Standard specification for PVC compounds used as electric cable insulation and sheathing. To match this to your program, talk with our team.
What BS 6746 Covers
It defines the classifications and material requirements for PVC cable compounds, including tensile properties verified before and after ageing.
How the Test Is Run
PVC compound specimens are cut to a dumbbell shape and pulled to failure, and tensile strength and elongation, before and after ageing, are checked against the requirements.
Why It Matters
Verified compound properties support safe, durable cable insulation; low-force grips and an extensometer suited to soft PVC are essential.
Reading the Designation
Cited as BS 6746 with its edition year. Confirm the edition and specimen or fixture requirements before finalizing setup. To configure a testing setup, request a quote.
TensileMill CNC products for BS 6746
Our specimen-preparation systems and testing equipment compatible with BS 6746.
TensileMill CNC MICRO – Precision Flat Tensile & Impact Micro Machine
MICRO – Precision Flat Tensile & Impact Sample Preparation
TensileTurn CNC – Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation Machine
Industrial Upgrade – Round Tensile Sample Preparation
Electro Mechanical Universal Testing System 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
Electro-Mechanical UTM · 5 kN / 50 kN with Precision Load Cell
TensileTurn CNC MINI – Compact Round Tensile Specimen Preparation Machine
MINI – Compact Round Tensile Specimen Preparation
Set up BS 6746 testing with TensileMill CNC
Tell us your materials, specimen forms, and required test sections, and our team will match the right configuration.