The different types of tests performed at AUTO CABLES TUNISIE Laboratory and at Prysmian in France:

Tests on materials, finished and semi finished products :

1- Dimensional features

2- Mechanical features :

2.1. Tensile strength and elongation of insulator
2.2. Resistance to cold rolling
2.3. Insulator’s grip on core
2.4. Abrasion through scraping
2.5. Mono driver on mono driver Abrasion
2.6. Pressure at high temperatures
2.7. Stripping force
2.8. Flexibility
2.9. Vibration resistance
2.10. Ultrasonic welding
2.11. Stiffness of stanchion A and D

3- Electrical features :

3.1. Dielectric strength
3.2. Voltage
3.3. Short-circuit rest
3.4. Linear electric resistance

4- Physical and chemical features :

4.1. Heat ageing
4.2. Thermal overload test
4.3. Voluminal mass
4.4. Thermal conductivity
4.5. Heat capacity
4.6. No flame spread
4.7. Chemical behavior
4.8. Thermal stability
4.9. Density
4.10. Chemical compatibility of wiring components
4.11. Resistance in the hydrolysis and electrolysis
4.12. Index of toxicity and halogen
4.13. Recyclability