Terminology Of Wire And Cable Inspection

Terminology used in wire and cable product inspection:

1. Qualified products:

Products that meet product standards or technical conditions are qualified products.

2. Reworked products:

Non-conforming products can still meet the requirements of consequentialism after repair, and the products that are accounted for in terms of cost are repaired products.

3. Waste:

Products that are completely inconsistent with the product standards or technical conditions and have no repair value are discarded.

4. Type test (code T):

The type test is a test carried out by the manufacturer before supplying a certain cable specified in the wire and cable standard. When there is a change that affects the performance of the wire and cable, the test must be re-tested, or if it is otherwise specified in the product standard, such as regular testing, etc., the test should also be re-tested according to the regulations.

5. Sampling test (code S):

Sampling test is a test in which a complete batch of wires and cables are taken and samples or components are cut from them.

6. Routine test (code R):

Routine tests are tests performed by the manufacturer on all finished wires and cables.