BRITISH STANDARD

BSEN
50086-2-3: 1996
Jnc011Jorating
Amendment No.1 and
Currigendutn l'1u. 1

Specification for

Conduit svstelTIS for

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cable lTIanagelTIent
Part 2: Particular requirements
Section 2.3: Flexible conduit systerns

The European Standard EN 50086-2-3:1995 with the incorporation of

amendment All:1998 has the status ofa British Standard
This British Standard should be read in conjunction with
BS EN 50086-1: 1994

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COllllnittees responsible for this

British Standard
The preparation of this British Standard was entrusted to Technical
Committee PELf I 13, Cable management, upon which the following bodies
were represented:
ASTA Certification Services
British Electrical Systems Association (BEAMA Ltd.)
British Telecolll1IlUnicatiollS pIc

Electrical Installation Equipinent

~v1anufaeturers'Association

Electricity Association
Gland Manufacturers' Technical Committee
Institution of Electrical Engineers
Institution oflncorporated Executive Engineers

This British Standard, having

been prepared under the
direction of thl;;
Elcetroteehnieal Sector Board.
was pnhlished under the
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CO!l1!l1 i!lee re leren ee PELIi i3
Uratllor C0!l1!l1en[lJ2/04071 IX'

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Date

Comments

10515

Jan uary 2000

Deletion frOlll i~->o.lllleX i~-".LA->o. of

A-deviations for Finland

13549

26 February 2002

Correction to title of standard

Corrigendum No.

BS EN 50086-2-3:1996

Contents
Committees responsible
National foreword
Foreword
Text of EN 50086-2-3

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Inside front cover
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3

BS EN 50086-L-3:i 996

l~ ational

foreword

This British Standard has been prepared by Technical Committee PELII 13 and
is the English language version of EN 50086-2-3: 1995, Conduit systemsfor cable
fnunugefneni - Purl 2-3: Purliculur l~eljuirefnenl.";J(}/~jle.,\ihlec (}tuluii ,~:,.v,,,,'iefn...,,
including amendment All: 1998 and corrigendum February 200 I, published by
the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC).
This British Standard is to be read in conjunction with BS EN 50086-1: 1994
Spec(!icationfor conduit systemsfor cable management - Palt J: General
requirements. The references to Part I should be read as references to
BS E1'"~ 50086-1: 1994 \vhich is the English language version ofE1'".J 50086-1: 1993.
A British Standard does not purport to include all the necessary prOVISIons ofa
contract. Users of British Standards are responsible for their correct application.

Compiiancc with a British Standard docs not ofitscif confer immunity

froll1 legal obligations.

Summary of pages
This docmnent comprises a front cover, an inside front cover, pages i and ii,
the EN title page, pages 2 to 8, an inside back cover and a back cover.
The BST copyright notice displayed in this document indicates when the
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EUROPEAN STANDARD

E~J

50086-2-3

Ivlay 1995

NORME E1JROPEENNE

+ All

EUROP AISCHE NORM

December 1998

res 29.120.10

Incorporating corrigendum February 2001

l)cscriptors: Electric 1.viring

SystClTI,

flexible condl1it. Incchanical characteristics. electrical characteristics, test

English version

Conduit systems for cable management

Part 2-3: Particular requirements for flexible conduit
systems
(includes amendment A II: 1998)

Systemes de conduits pour la gestion du

Installationsrohrsysteme zum FLihren von

cfrblage Partie 2-3: Regles particulieres pour les

systemes de conduits souples
(inclut l' amendement A 11: 1998)

Leitungen fiir elektrische Energie und fur

Information Teil 2-3: Besondere Anforderungen fur flexible
Elektroinstallationsrohrsysteme
(enthalt A.ndenmg All: 1998)

This European Standard "vas approved by CE1'-~ELEC 011 1994-12-06. CEl'~ELEC

members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations
which stipulate the conditions for giving this European Standard the status ofa
national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any
CEJ'.~ELEC lnelnber.
This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French,
German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CEI~ELEC lllenlber into its own language and notified to the
Central Secretariat has the sanle status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national e!ectrotec!mica! committees of Austria,
Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and
United Kingdom.

CENELEC
EUiopean Committee [Oi Electiotechnical Standaidization
Comite Europeen de l'Jorlnalisation Electrotechnique
Europaisches Komitee ftir Elektrotechnische Normullg

Ccntral Sccrctariat: ruc dc Stassart 35, B-l050 Brussels

1995 Copyright reserved to CENELEC members
Ref No. EN 50086-2-3: i 995 + Al i:i 998 E

EN 50086-2-3:1995

Foreword

The following dates were fixed:

latest date by which the
existence of the
a-rnenchnent has to be
announced at national
level
latest date by which the
amendment has to be
implemented at national
level by publication of an
identical national
standard or by
endorsement

This European Standard has been prepared by

CENELEC Technical Committee TC 113, Cable
Management Systems.
The text of the draft was submitted to the formal
vote and was approved by CENELEC as
E1'"~ 50086-2-3 on 1994-12-06.
This Part 2-3 specifies particular requirements for
flexible conduit syste!TIs.
A conduit systenl vvhich conlplles vvith this standard
is deemed safe for use.

(doa) 1999-03-16

(dop) 1999-06-16

The following dates were fixed:

Contents
latest date by which the
EN has to be
implemented at national
level by publication of an
identical national
standard or by
endorsement
ldop) 1995-12-01
latest date by which the
national standards
conflicting with the EN
have to be withdrawn
(dow) 1996-12-0 I
For products which have complied with the relevant
national standard before 1996-12-01, as shown by
the manufacturer or by a certification body, this
previous standard !TIay continue to apply for
production until 2001-12-01.
This Part 2-3 supplements or modifies the
corresponding clauses ofEN 50086-1: 1993, Conduit
s:vstemsfor cable management - Part 1: General
requirement~.

Where a particular clause or sub-clause of Part 1 is

not mentioned in this Part 2-3, that clause or
sub-clause applies as far as is reasonable. Where
this Part 2~3 states "addition", "lTIodification" or
"replacement", the relevant text of Part I is to be
adapted accordingly.
Sub-elauses, tables and figures which are in
addition to those in Part 1 are numbered starting
with 101. Annexes which are in addition to those in
Part ! are labelled AA, BB, etc.

Page
2
3

Foreword
1
Scope
2
Normative references

Definitions

General requirements

General conditions for tests

Classification

Marking and docLUnentation

Dimensimls
Construction

6
7

8
9
10

Mechanical properties
11
Electrical properties
12
Thermal properties
13
Fire effects
14
External influences
15
Electromagnetic compati bility
AnnexA
Annex AA (infortnati ve) A-deviations
Figure 101 - Flexing test apparatus
Figure l02-Gauge for checking the
minimum inside diameter after resistance
to heat test
Figure 103 -Assembly ofconduit and
terminating fitting for bonding test

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4
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5
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Foreword to amendment Ai i
At the request of the Finnish electrotechnical
committee, a draft for an amendment to
El'-~ 50086-2-3: 1995 vvas subtnitted to the
CENELEC members for acceptance in
October 1998.
The text of the draft was accepted by CENELEC as
amendment A II to EN 50086-2-3: 1995
on 1998-12-16.

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1 Scope
This clause of Part I is applicable, except as follows.
i~...ddi ti

on:

This standard specifies the TequireUlents for flexible conduit systeuls.

Conduit systems which are used as an integral part of other equipment also have to be tested according to
the relevant standard for that equipnlent.

2 Normative references
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

3 Definitions
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

4 Genera 1 requirements
This clause of Part 1 is applicable.

5 GeneraJ conditions for tests

This clause of Part I is applicable.

6 Classification
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows. 6.1.3.1, 6.1.3.2 and 6.1.3.3 are not applicable.

71'v1arking and docunlentation

This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follows.
Addition:
7.1.101 The conduit shall be marked in accordance with 7.1 at regular intervals along its length of
preferably 1 m but not longer than 3 m. Where this is technically impractical, the mark shall be on a label
attached to the product at each end.
Compliance il checked by inl]7ectio11.

7.1.102 The manufacturer shall document for the system the minimum inside diameter, the minimum
bend radius and the classification in accordance with clause 6.
COn1j7/iance L) checked by' ins/JcctiOl1.

8 Dimensions
Rcplaccmcnt:
8.1 Threads shall comply with EN 60423.
ClJn1}J!iance

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checked h)/' mean.') qf the gauges slJcctfied in ElY 60423.

8.2 The IIlllllmum inside diameter of the conduit system shall be declared by the manufacturer.
Compliance i, checked by measurement.

9 Construction
This clause of Part I is applicable.

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10 Mechanical properties
This clause of Part I is applicable, except as follows.
10.1 Ivicchanical strength

10.1.1 Addition:
NOTE Very light ilexible conduits should not be considered as providing adequate mechanical protection and should not be used
\vithin the construction of buildings.

lOA Bending test

This sub-clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10.5 Flexing test

10..5.101 An assemhly of conduit with a terminating fitting, assemhled in accordance with the
manufacturer's instructions, shall be subjected to a flexing test by means of the apparatus shown in
Figure 10I.

10.5.102 The test shall be made on six samples of conduit of an appropriate length. Three of the samples
shall be tested at the declared transport, permanent application and installation temperature in
accordance with Table 1 with a tolerance of2 DC. The other three sarnples shall be tested at the declared
permanent application and installation temperature in accordance with Table 2 with a tolerance of 2C.
10.5.103 The smnple shall be fixed to the oscillating member by means ofthe terminating fitting as shown
in Figure 101, sothat when the conduit is at the middle of its travel, the axis of the conduit is vertical and
passes through the axis of the oscillation. The apparatus with the sample shall be conditioned for 2 h or
until the sample has attained the declared temperature, whichever period is the longer.

10.5.104 The oscillating member shall be moved backwards and forwards through a total angle of 180
divided equally about the vertical axis. The assembly shall be subjected to 5 000 flexings at a rate of
40 5 fiexings per minute. A flexing constitutes starting from the vertical position, one continuous cycle of
lll0venlent of essentially sinusoidal fOlln.
10.5.105 After the test, the sample shaH show no sign ofdisintegration, nor shaH there be any cracks visible
to nonnal or corrected vision 'vvithout Inagnificatioll.

10.6 Coiiapsc test

This sub-clause of Part 1 is not applicable.
10.7 Terlsile strength

This sub-clause of Part

is applicable, except as foiiows.

10.7.3 Replacement:

For conduit systems where tensile strength is not declared, the tensile strength of the joint shall comply
with classification I in Table 6.

11 Electrical properties
This clause of Part I is applicable, except as follows.
1 1.5 Bonding lcsl

Rcplaccment:
A sample of conduit and terminating fitting shall be assembled in accordance with the manufacturer's
Instructions and Figure 103. A current of25 A, having a ftequency of 50 Hz to 60 Hz, derived fronl an a.c.
source having a no-load voltage not exceeding 12 V, sha!! be passed through the assembly
for I min I ~ S, after which the voltage drop shall be measured between the points shown in Figure 103 and
the resistal1ce calculated from the current and this voltage drop.
The resistance shall not exceed 0,05 Q.
Where special devices are required for the coupling ofconduit and terminating fitting, it shall be sufficient
to remove the protective coating from the conduit, or the protective finish shall be removed in accordance
with the manufacturer's instructions before the voltage is applied.

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12 Thermal properties
This clause of Part I is applicable, except as follows.

12.2.4 Rcplaccrncnt:
The load is then removed and immediately after its removal it shall be possible to pass the appropriate
gauge, in accordance vvith Figure 102, through the conduit under its Ow'll weight and \vithout any initial
speed, with the sample in the vertical position.

13 Fire effects
This clause of Part I is applicable.

14 External influences
This clause of Part 1 is applicable, except as follovvs.
14.1.1.2 AddItIOn:
When tested for first numeral 5 or 6, the assembly shall be tested as a category 2 enclosure.
14.1.2.2 Addition:
When tested for second numeral 3 or 4, the assembly shall be tested using the oscillating tube.

15 Electromagnetic compatibility
This clause of Part I is applicable.

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AnnexA
This annex of Part I is applicable.

Additional annex:

Annex .A.A (infonnative)

A-deviations
A-dcviation: National deviation due to regulations, the alteration of which is for the time being outside
the competence of the CEN/CENELEC member.
This European Standard falls under Directive 73/23/EEC.
NOTE (from CEN/CENELEC IR Part 2, 3.1.9) Where standards fall under EC Directives, it is the view ofthe Commission ofthe
1~ur()pcan C0i11t11unitics (().J No (~59; 1992-03-(9) 111 at the effect oCtIle decision of'thc Court or Just icc in case g15/79
Crct1l0tl in i/Vrankovich (European Courl Reports 19XO: p. 35X3) is that cOl11pl iance with A-deviations is no longer mandatory and thal
the free movement of products cOlnplying \vitll such a standard should n01 be restricted except under the safeguard procedure
provided for in the relevant Directive.

"A..-deviations in an EFTl~..-country are vaJid lTIstca.d of the relevant provisions of the European Standard
in that country until they have been removed.
Clause

Devialion

6.1.1.2 and France (Departmental order of the Ministere de l'Eqllipement et dll Logement dated 22
6.1.2.2
October 1969 for low voltage electrical installations)
Classification not allowed.
6.2.1
Austria [Austrian Electrotechnical Law (ETG) BGBL 106/1992 dated February 12, 1993 and
Austrian E!eetrotechnica! Decree (ETV) BGB!. 47 dated January 20, 1994]
France (Departmental order of the Ministere de l'Equipement et du Logement dated 22
October 1969 for low voltage electrical installations)
Classification IX according to Table 1 is not allowed.
Austria [Austrian Electrotechnical Law (ETG) BGB!. 10611992 dated February 12, 1993 and
6.5.2
Austrian Electrotechnical Decree (ETV) BOBl. 47 dated january 20, 1994]
Classification is not allowed for installations in buildings.

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