ICEA T-31-610:2007 PDF Download

The ICEA T-31-610:2007 standard outlines procedures for testing the ability of water blocking components to prevent water penetration into stranded and insulated conductors. The purpose of this standard is to determine the effectiveness of the water blocking components in preventing longitudinal water ingress.

The test method described in this standard is applicable to both qualification and production testing. It provides procedures for conducting tests on cables with water blocking components incorporated into the interstices of the stranded and insulated conductor.

It is worth noting that cables that have already been qualified under previous editions of the standard do not need to undergo retesting. This suggests that the standard allows for the acceptance of cables that have been previously tested and meet the requirements.