Laboratory tests on medium voltage cables and cable systems

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    We carry out full electrical type tests on medium voltage cables and their accessories according to IEC 60502 standards.

    Ensayos en laboratorio de cables y sistemas de cables de media tensión

    We have full capacity to carry out the following accredited tests at our electrical laboratories:

    Electrical Tests

    • Partial Discharge Tests
    • Capacity and Tan Delta Measurement
    • Heating Cycle Voltage Test
    • Lightning Impulse Test followed by a Voltage Test at Power Frequency
    • Tests on the Outer Protection of Joints
    • Power Frequency Tests for 4 hours
    • Resistance of Semiconductor Screens

     Non-electrical Tests

    • Measurement of thickness of insulation
    • Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheaths
    • Measurement of thickness of lead sheath
    • Tests for determining the mechanical properties of insulation before and after ageing
    • Tests for determining mechanical properties
    • Additional Ageing Tests
    • Loss of Mass Tests
    • High Temperature Pressure Tests
    • Low Temperature Tests
    • Resistance to Cracking Tests
    • Ozone Resistance Tests
    • Hot Set Tests
    • Oil Immersion Tests
    • Water Absorption Tests
    • Measurement of Carbon Black Content
    • Shrinkage Tests
    • Thermal Stability Tests
    • Determination of Hardness
    • Determination of the elastic modulus of the insulation and the screen
    • Shrinkage Tests
    • Peeling Test
    • Water Penetration Tests

    Other Tests

    • Short-circuit Tests

    Aimed at:

    • Electrical Companies
    • Cable and Insulator Manufacturers
    • Engineering Firms
    • Installers
    • Electrical Maintenance Firms
    • Industrial Plants
    • Promoters of Renewable Energy Farms

    Accreditation and Recognition

    Acreditación ENAC ILAC para el sector materiales según ISO 17025 con nº expediente 4/LE148

    ENAC ILAC accreditation for electrical testing in compliance with ISO 17025, under file No. 4/LE148

    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción

    Official Body certified by the Electromagnetic Compatibility EMC 2014/30/UE Directive

    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción

    Official Body certified by the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/UE

    Organismo Notificado Nº 1292 para el Reglamento de Productos de la Construcción

    Official Body certified by The Measuring Instruments Directive 2014/32/EU

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    STL applicant (as AELP member)

    ADWEA

    Certified laboratory by the main Middle Eastern electricity companies: ADWEA

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    DCRP

    Certified laboratory by the main Middle Eastern electricity companies: DCRP

    SEC

    Certified laboratory by the main Middle Eastern electricity companies: SEC

    SEWA

    Certified laboratory by the main Middle Eastern electricity companies: SEWA

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    IEC Directive 61850 certification in compliance with UCA Edition 2 server test procedure

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    UL

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