AS/NZS 4437:1996 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies general requirements and methods of test for solderless crimped connections made with stranded wires of 0.05 mm(sup)2(/sup) to 10 mm(sup)2(/sup) cross-sectional area or solid wires of 0.25 mm to 3.6 mm diameter and appropriately designed uninsulated or pre-insulated crimp barrels. Information on materials and data from industrial experience is included. Appendix ZZ lists variations for Australian and New Zealand conditions. Equivalent to IEC 352-2:1990.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-004 has reviewed the content of this publication and in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
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Approved for reconfirmation in New Zealand on behalf of the Standards Council of New Zealand on 4 November 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-004:
Association of Accredited Certification Bodies
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Industry Group
Consumer Electronics Suppliers Association
Consumers Federation of Australia
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Engineers Australia
International Accreditation New Zealand
Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (NZ)
New Zealand Manufacturers and Exporters Association
Office of Fair Trading (NSW)
Plastics Industry Pipe Association of Australia

Scope

This standard is applicable to solderless crimped connections made with stranded wires of 0,05 mm2 to 10 mm2 cross-section or solid wires of 0,25 mm to 3,6 mm diameter and appropriately designed uninsulated or pre-insulated crimp barrels for use in telecommunication equipment and in electronic devices employing similar techniques.

Information on materials and data from industrial experience is included in addition to the test procedures to provide electrically stable connections under prescribed environmental conditions.

Note. - This standard is not intended to be applied to crimping of coaxial cables.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 16/12/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 16/12/2016
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ISBN
Committee	EL-004
Supersedes	DR 94398