LAPP North America's current product catalog

Appendix Technical data

Laboratory Laboratory services

The LAPP North America Laboratory (NAL) offers a unique and exclusive service for our customers: the ability to validate available products in the market, authenticate test methods and procedures in accordance to UL standards, and simulate product performance in field applications.

Together, the North American Laboratory staff members’ experience totals over 50 years in the wire and cable industry. LAPP NAL is fully capable to simulate test conditions similar to real world mechanical, electrical, environmental and motion applications.

Using the test services offered by LAPP NAL will pay off with huge dividends by saving time and money. Customers can now rest assured with the knowledge that a product’s test performance is no longer in question. This commitment is clearly reflected in LAPP’s current product portfolio and offerings.

The LAPP North America Laboratory has the capability to perform a wide variety of mechanical, electrical, environmental, and motion testing:

Conditions

Types of test

Test method

Oil resistance I

unaged sample is submerged in oils or chemicals in a controlled environment to be tested for physical properties retention

High temperature

Oil resistance II

Air oven aging

unaged sample in a controlled environment to be tested for physical properties retention

Cold impact

sample prepared at required low temperature to be tested for impact

Low temperature

Cold bend

sample prepared at required low temperature and wrapped around a mandrel

Tensile & elongation

tubular or dumbbell samples to be tested for tensile strength & elongation

Exposed run crush

crushes made on a sample with a gradual compression force

Mechanical

Exposed run impact

impacts on sample with a free-fall force

Direct burial

crushes on a sample with constant compression force for 60 seconds

Abrasion

samples for abrasion resistance are secured by weight force and rubbed against using emery cloth

Direct current resistance

maximum DC resistance is measured across a conductor sample

Electrical

Short term insulation resistance

sample is submerged in water for a short period in a controlled environment to be tested for insulation resistance

Vertical flame

Flame

flame application for applicable duration, sample must self-extinguish

Horizontal flame

Continuous flexing

sample is tested for flexibility based on bend radius and speed

Motion

Torsion

sample is tested for torsion based on twist angle

Terms and conditions 1.

A complete detailed test report will be provided. Test data is intended for reference purposes only.

2.

3. For prices and details, please contact nalg@lappusa.com.

for current information see: www.lappusa.com • www.lappcanada.com

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