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Electrical Testing Laboratory
- Test Facilities For
» Electrical & Communication Cables
» Enameled Winding Wires
» A.C.S.R
» Bus-Bars, Earthing Rods & Strips
» Pressure Sensitive Self Adhesive PVC Tapes
» Miniature Circuit Breakers
» Electrical Accessories
» Conduits
» Switches
» Plugs
» Socket-Outlets
» Lamp Holders
» Electrical Home Appliances
» Refrigerators
» Stationary Storage Type Water Heaters
» Instantaneous Water Heaters
» Mineral Filled Sheathed Heating Elements
» Immersion Water Heaters
» Electrical Iron
» Different Insulation Materials
» Fractional Horse Power Motors
» Fuse Base & Fuses
» Terminal-Connectors for Automobiles
» Automobile Cables

Thrust Areas & Activities :
Tests Performed on Cables

Annealing Test for Copper Conductor
Tensile Strength for Aluminum Conductor
Wrapping Test for Aluminum Conductor
Conductor Resistance
Physical Tests for Insulation and Sheath
1. Thickness of Insulation and sheath
2. Tensile Strength and Elongation
3. Aging in Air Oven, Variation in T.S. and Elongation
4. Loss of Mass after Aging
5. Hot Deformation
6. Heat Shock
7. Shrinkage
8. Thermal Stability
9. Hot Set test for XLPE Insulation
Bleeding and Blooming
Colour Fastness to Day Light
Colour Fastness to Water
Cold Bend
Cold Impact
Flammability
Insulation Resistance
High Voltage
High Voltage Water Immersion
Water Absorption (Gravimetric)
Tensile Strength & Elongation of Armouring
Dimension of Armouring
Zinc Coating of Armouring

Method of Test

Method of Test for Cables	IS : 10810 -1984 (Pt. I TO Pt. 61)
Method of Test for PE Insulation	IS : 2530 - 1963

Material Specification (References)

PVC Insulated Cable Working Voltage 1100 V	IS : 694-1990
PVC Insulated Heavy-Duty Cable 1100 v	IS : 1554(Pt-I)-1988
PVC Insulated & Sheathed Telecommunication Cable	IS : 13176-1991
PVC Insulated Winding Wires	IS : 8783-1991
Motor Vehicle Cable	IS : 2465-1984
Flexible Trailing Cable	IS : 1026-1984
Crosslinked Polyethylene Cable	IS : 7098(Pt-I)-1988
Elastomer Insulated Cable	IS : 9968(Pt-I)-1988
Cadmium Copper Wire for Telegraph & Telephone	IS : 2665-1964
Polyethylene Insulation Sheath of Electric Cable	IS : 6474-1984
PVC Insulation and Sheath of Electric Cable	IS : 5831-1984
Conductors for Insulated Electric Cable & Flexible cords	IS : 8130-1984
Mild Steel Wires & Formed Wire for Armouring	IS : 3975-1988
Shot Firing Cable	IS : 5950-1984

Tests performed on Winding Wires :

Dimensions
Resistance
Elongation
Springiness
Flexibility and Adherence
1. Mandrel Winding
2. Jerk Test
3. Peel Test
Resistance to Abrasion
Heat Shock
Cut-through
Solvent Test
Break-down Voltage
Continuity of Covering
Method of Test
Method of Test Enameled Round Winding Wire IS:13738
Material Specification Enameled Round Winding Wire IS:13730

Tests Performed on Home Appliances :

Safety Requirements
1. Protection Against Elect. Shock
2. Input
3. Temperature Rise
4. Operation Under Overload Conditions
5. Elect. Insulation & Leakage Current at Operating Temperature
6. Moisture Resistance
7. Electric Strength
8. Abnormal Operation
9. Stability & Mechanical Hazards
10. Mechanical Strength
11. Construction
12. Internal Wiring
13. Components
14. Cord Grip & Cord Guard
15. Terminal for External Conductor
16. Provision for Earthing
17. Screw & Connection
18. Creepage Distance & Clearances
19. Resistance to Heat, Fire & Tracking
20. Resistance to Rusting
21. Endurance
22. Insulation Resistance
Measurement of Heating Up Time
Measurement of Sole Plate Temperature
Measurement of Temperature Distribution
Measurement of Oversuing Temp. & Heating Up Excess Temperature
Measurement of Cyclic Fluctuation of Temperature of Hottest Point
Measurement of thermostatic Stability
Finish

Method of Test

General and Safety Requirement for Household and Similar Electric Appliances	IS : 302-1-1979
Particular Requirements Electric Iron	IS : 302-2-3-1992
Particular Requirements Electric Immersion Water Heater	IS : 302-2-201-1992 IS : 302-2-21-1992
Electroplated Coating of Ni & Cr on Iron & Steel	IS : 1068

Material Specification

Electric Iron	IS : 366-1991
Electric Immersion Water Heaters	IS : 368-1992
Mineral Filled Sheathed Heating Element	IS : 4159-1983
Storage Water Heater	IS : 2082-1993
Instantaneous Water Heaters	IS : 8978-1992
Refrigerators	IS : 1476-2000

Tests Performed on Plugs & Sockets :

Visual Examination
Checking of Dimensions
Protection Against Electric Shock
Construction
Interchangeability
Resistance to Aging and Moisture
Insulation Resistance and Electric Strength
Effectiveness of Contact
Temperature Rise
Breaking Capacity
Endurance Test for Shutters
Withdrawal Pull
Cord Grip
Mechanical Strength
Resistance to Heat
Screws and Connection
Water Absorption
Resistance to Rusting

Method of Test

Spec. for Plugs and Socket-Outlets of 250 Volts and Rated Current Up to 16 Amperes

IS : 1293 - 1988

Material Specification

Spec for Plugs and Socket-Outlets of 250 Volts and Rated Current Upto 16 Amperes

IS : 1293-1988

Tests Performed on Switches :

Visual Examination of Marking
Protection Against Electric Shock
Terminals & Screws
Insulation Resistance & Electric Strength
Resistance to Humidity
Temperature Rise
Making & Breaking Capacity
Endurance
Mechanical Strength
Resistance to Heat
Creepage Distance & Clearance
Resistance to Rusting
Water Absorption
Maximum Pull

Method of Test

Spec for Switches for Domestic & Similar Purpose

IS : 3854 - 1988

Material Specification

Spec for Switches for Domestic & Similar Purpose

IS : 3854 - 1988

Tests Performed on Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PVC Tapes for Electrical Purposes

Dimensions
Adhesion to Steel
Adhesion to Backing
Elongation and Tensile Strength
Electrical Strength
Flammability
Electrolytic Corrosion
Accelerated Aging

Method of Test

Method of Test for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive tapes for Electrical Purpose

IS : 7809 (P-II) - 1977

Material Specification

General Requirements for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Tapes for Electric Purpose.	IS : 7809 (P-I)-1977
Specification for Pressure Sensitive Adhesive Insulating Tapes for Electrical Purpose - Plasticized Polyvinylchloride Tapes with Nonthermosetting Adhesive	IS : 7809(P-III/Sec-I)-1986

Tests Performed on M.C.B

Indelibility of Marking
Reliability of Screws, Current Carrying Parts & Connections.
Reliability of Terminals for External Conductors.
Protection Against Electric Shock.
Dielectric Properties
1. Resistance to Humidity
2. Insulation Resistance of Main Circuit
3. Dielectric Strength of Main Circuit.
4. Dielectric Strength of Auxiliary and Control Circuits.
Temperature Rise.
Resistance to Mechanical Shock & Impact.
Resistance to Heat.
Resistance to Abnormal Heat & Fire.
Resistance to Rusting.

Method of Test

Electrical Accessories - Circuit Breakers for Over Current Protection for House Hold and Similar Installations

IS : 8828-1996

Material Specification

Electrical Accessories - Circuit Breakers for Over Current Protection for Household and Similar Installations

IS : 8828-1996

Tests Performed on Aluminium Conductor for Overhead Transmission Purposes.

Surface Condition.
Test for Ultimate Breaking Load on Stranded Conductor.
Measurement of Diameter of Individual Aluminum and Steel Wires.
Measurement of Lay Ratio.
Breaking Load of Individual Wires.
Ductility Test.
Wrapping Test.
Resistance Test.
Galvanizing Test.

Method of Test

Aluminum Conductors for Overhead Transmission Purposes

IS : 398 (Part 2) : 1996

Material Specification

Aluminum Conductors for Overhead Transmission Purposes

IS : 398 (Part 2) 1996

Tests Performed on Varnish Bonded Glass Fibre Covered Copper Conductor

Dimensions
Tests for Glass Covering
1. Flexibility
  1. Before Heat Aging
  2. After Heat Aging
2. Adherence
3. Cure Test
Breakdown Test
1. Test at Room Temperature
2. Test at Elevated Temperature
Thermal Endurance Test

Method of Test

Varnish Bonded Glass Fiber Covered Copper Conductors. Part 2 Rectangular Conductors

IS : 4685 (Pt. 2) 1984

Material Specification

Rectangular Conductors for Electrical Machines	IS : 6160-1971
Method of Test for Determining Deleterious Substances in Fibrous Insulating Materials.	IS : 5596-1970
Guide for Evaluation of Thermal Endurance of Varnish Bonded Glass Fiber Covered Rectangular Copper Conductors.	IS : 9778-1981
Drums for Covered Winding Wires & Strips forElectrical Purposes	IS: 2069-1981

Instrumentation:

Abnormal Test Apparatus.
Abrasion Tester.
Contact Resistance Temperature Rise Apparatus.
Cord Flexing Apparatus.
Cord Grip Pull Test Apparatus.
Cord Guard Flexural Test Apparatus.
Cathode Ray Oscilloscope.
Cut Through Test Apparatus.
Electrical Test Panel.
Endurance Test Apparatus for Iron.
Endurance Test Apparatus for Heating Elements/ Immersion Water Heaters.
Endurance Test Apparatus for Switches.
Endurance Test Apparatus for Shutters.
Glow Wire Test Apparatus.
High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-100 kV AC).
High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-3 kV AC).
High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-15 kV AC).
High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-2 kV DC).
High Voltage Test Apparatus (0-3 kV DC).
Ignition Test Apparatus.
Isolation Transformer.
Kelvin's Double Bridge.
Million Mega Ohm Meter.
Maximum Pull Test Apparatus.
Micrometer.
Multimeter.
Over Voltage Over Current Test Apparatus.
Pin Hole Test Apparatus.
Peel Tester.
Thermal Stability Test Apparatus.
Torsion Test Apparatus.
Tumbling Barrel.
Tracking Test Apparatus.
Universal Tensile Test Apparatus.
Vernier Caliper.

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