AS 3983-1991 (R2016)
AS 3983-1991 (R2016)
Metal drums for insulated electric cables and bare conductors
Standards Australia
Table of Contents
Abstract
Specifies the requirements for metal drums for the transport and storage of insulated electric cables, bare conductors or other products for which the drums are suitable.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-003 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.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation on 10 October 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-003:
Australian Cable Makers' Association
Australian Industry Group
Electrical Compliance Testing Association
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
National Electrical and Communications Association
Queensland University of Technology
Scope
This Standard specifies requirements for metal drums for the transport and storage of insulated electric cables, bare conductors or other products for which the drums are suitable. Drums manufactured to this Standard shall be suitable for repeated use. The Standard does not cover collapsible drums or drums designed for stacking, except that drums with I-section flanges and not exceeding the standard drum capacity mass stated in Table 1 shall be capable of being stacked two high during storage.
The Standard includes nomenclature and dimensions of a preferred range of drums, together with details of materials, construction and marking requirements, and special requirements for the protection of cables.
NOTES:
1 For the purpose of this Standard, the term 'cable' applies to any product which may be wound on the specified drums.
2 Dependent upon cable type, transportation, single use and installation conditions, drums of lighter or more robust construction or differing design may be required. Such drums are not included in the scope of this Standard.
3 Timber drums for cables are covered by AS 2857.
General Product Information
| Document Type | Standard |
| Status | Current |
| Publisher | Standards Australia |
| ProductNote | Reconfirmed 18/11/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 18/11/2016 |
| Committee | EL-003 |
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