EN 50289-3-9:2001

Communication cables - Specifications for test methods - Part 3-9: Mechanical test methods - Bending tests

Publication date:   Dec 22, 2003

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90.93   Standard confirmed   Apr 8, 2026

CENELEC

CLC/TC 46X Communication cables

European Norm

33.120.10   Coaxial cables. Waveguides

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This Part 3-9 of EN 50289 details the methods of test to determine the bending tests used in analogue and digital communication systems to:
- bending around a test mandrel (clause 4);
- repeated bending (clause 5);
- repeated flexing in service (clause 6);
- flexing in service (clause 7);
- bending around rollers or bows during installation (clause 8);
and
- measure the stiffness (clause 9) of such a cable;
- kink test (clause 10).
It is to be read in conjunction with Part 3-1 of EN 50289, which contains essential provisions for its application.

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EN 50289-3-9:2001
90.93 Standard confirmed
Apr 8, 2026