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S.Africa SABS Certification

Applicable Products:

The South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) was founded 75 years ago, September 1945. At the time, the massive post-war rebuilding effort by the major powers was undertaken with growing recognition of the need to manufacture products to a common and agreed set of standards. Standardisation facilitated and enhanced international trade, offering objective benchmarks to ensure minimum safety and performance integrity of products, and improve applicability across a range of national markets.


SABS was established as South Africa's national standardisation body and was soon playing a valuable role in the country's development.



SABS is a statutory body that was established in terms of the Standards Act, 1945 (Act No. 24 of 1945) and continues to operate in terms of the latest edition of the Standards Act, 2008 (Act No. 8 of 2008) as the national standardisation institution in South Africa, mandated to:

  • 1.Develop, promote and maintain South African National Standards (SANS)

  • 2.Promote quality in connection with commodities, products and services

  • 3.Render conformity assessment services and assist in matters connected therewith.


Introduction:

SABS is a leading business services provider to organizations worldwide, offering a range of services for management system certification, product testing and certification, and standardization.


This includes the standardization in the field of manufacturing, conversion and testing of Electronics & Appliances, including all aspects of their effects on man and his environment relating to activities in the following fields: lamps and related equipment, safety of electrical appliances and electronic equipment, measurement of light and radiation, interior environment and lighting design, lighting and signalling for transport, electrical accessories, safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools, electrical equipment in medical practice and a lot more.


The diverse nature of our services allows us to customise our product offering so that service delivery can be enhanced and our comprehensive nature of testing services supports our clients' drive for quality and safety assurance and, ultimately, certification of such assurance systems.


Growing environmental awareness and the increasing awareness of quality implies the need for standardized requirements and test methods.



The Electronics & Appliance laboratories offer testing on all consumer and household electrical products for both SABS product certification and National Regulatory requirements and includes testing of EMI (electromagnetic interference), EMC (electromagnetic compatibility), environmental (Climatic, Vibration, Bump, Drop, Shock, Salt, Dust and Combustible Gas Detectors) and safety testing of household electrical appliances (and related equipment) and IT equipment.


In addition we offer accredited testing to CISPR 11/12/13/14/15/22IESO/IEC and ETSI standards for equipment required to comply with EMI/EMC requirements. The laboratory is also able to test telecommunication equipment requiring certification to ICASA fixed line requirements and 2 way radios according to ETSI300086 and ETSI30022022 standards. We also process applications for technical report evaluations or declarations, required for RSA Regulatory compliance for tests carried out in local and international laboratories. We pride ourselves on facilities that are accredited by SANAS locally and the IECCB scheme internationally.


RELATED TESTING ON PRODUCTS:

Testing of power distribution and transmission equipment such as transformers/bushings/insulators, switchgear, circuit breakers, cables, transmission lines/towers

Consumer appliances

Communication equipment and components

Luminaries and associated components

Retro-reflective component testing

Mining equipment for explosion prevention

Flame-proof and dust protection

Rotating electrical machines, power tools

Intrinsically safe equipment

Diesel systems and machines



Standards:

RELATED STANDARDS & PUBLICATIONS

SANS 1489-4


Electrical connectors in group I and group II hazardous areas Part 4: Medium voltage couplers and adaptors for group I hazardous areas


SANS 11862


Earth-moving machinery - Auxiliary starting aid electrical connector


SANS 1233


The production of a balanced solution of electrolytes for injection


SANS 8430-1


Resistance spot welding - Electrode holders Part 1: Taper fixing 1:10


SANS 8430-2


Resistance spot welding - Electrode holders Part 2: Morse taper fixing


SANS 8430-3


Resistance spot welding - Electrode holders Part 3: Parallel shank fixing for end thrust


SANS 9312


Resistance welding equipment - Insulated pins for use in electrode back-ups


SANS 60811-201


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 201: General tests - Measurement of insulation thickness


SANS 60811-407


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 407: Miscellaneous tests - Measurement of mass increase of polyethylene and polypropylene compounds


SANS 2819


Metallic coatings on metallic substrates - Electrodeposited and chemically deposited coatings - Review of methods available for testing adhesion


SANS 4522-1


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited silver and silver alloy coatings Part 1: Determination of coating thickness


SANS 4524-5


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings Part 5: Adhesion tests


SANS 4522-2


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited silver and silver alloy coatings Part 2: Adhesion tests


SANS 4524-1


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings Part 1: Determination of coating thickness


SANS 4522-3


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited silver and silver alloy coatings Part 3: Determination of the presence of residual salts


SANS 4524-4


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings Part 4: Determination of gold content


SANS 4524-3


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings Part 3: Electrographic tests for porosity


SANS 60811-505


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 505: Mechanical tests - Elongation at low temperature for insulations and sheaths


SANS 4524-6


Metallic coatings - Test methods for electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings Part 6: Determination of the presence of residual salts


SANS 5182


Resistance welding - Materials for electrodes and ancillary equipment


SANS 5827


Spot welding - Electrode back-ups and clamps


SANS 5821


Resistance spot welding electrode caps


SANS 5184


Straight resistance spot welding electrodes


SANS 5830


Resistance spot welding - Male electrode caps


SANS 5829


Resistance spot welding - Electrode adaptors, female taper 1:10


SANS 60811-603


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 603: Physical tests - Measurement of total acid number of filling compounds


SANS 60811-604


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 604: Physical tests - Measurement of absence of corrosive components in filling compounds


SANS 6224


Footwear - Electrical resistance properties


SANS 2401


Covered electrodes - Determination of the efficiency, metal recovery and deposition coefficient


SANS 60811-506


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 506: Mechanical tests - Impact test at low temperature for insulations and sheaths


SANS 60811-408


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 408: Miscellaneous tests - Long-term stability test of polyethylene and polypropylene compounds


SANS 60811-409


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 409: Miscellaneous tests - Loss of mass test for thermoplastic insulations and sheaths


SANS 5917


Thermal expansion of refractory materials (electrical method for temperatures between 1 150 ?C and 1 500 ?C)


SANS 10198-12


The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV Part 12: Installation of earthing system


SANS 10198-13


The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV Part 13: Testing, commissioning and fault location


SANS 10198-9


The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV Part 9: Jointing and termination of extruded solid dielectric-insulated cables up to 3,3 kV


SANS 1524-8


Electricity payment systems Part 8: The management of secure modules


SANS 60811-202


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 202: General tests - Measurement of thickness of non-metallic sheath


SANS 2081


Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electroplated coatings of zinc with supplementary treatments on iron or steel


SANS 2082


Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electroplated coatings of cadmium with supplementary treatments on iron or steel


SANS 2093


Electroplated coatings of tin - Specification and test methods


SANS 7587


Electroplated coatings of tin-lead alloys - Specification and test methods


SANS 2179


Electroplated coatings of tin-nickel alloy - Specification and test methods


SANS 4520


Chromate conversion coatings on electroplated zinc and cadmium coatings


SANS 2361


Electrodeposited nickel coatings on magnetic and non-magnetic substrates - Measurement of coating thickness - Magnetic method


SANS 4519


Electrodeposited metallic coatings and related finishes - Sampling procedures for inspection by attributes


SANS 4521


Metallic and other inorganic coatings - Electrodeposited silver and silver alloy coatings for engineering purposes - Specification and test methods


SANS 4523


Metallic coatings - Electrodeposited gold and gold alloy coatings for engineering purposes


SANS 1574


Electric cables - Flexible cords and flexible cables


SANS 1717-1


The design of detonator initiation systems for use in mining and civil blasting applications Part 1: Electronic initiation systems


SANS 30


Cold reduced electrolytic tinplate


SANS 60811-203


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 203: General tests - Measurement of overall dimensions


SANS 60811-410


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 410: Miscellaneous tests - Test method for copper-catalyzed oxidative degradation of polyolefin insulated conductors


SANS 60811-507


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 507: Mechanical tests - Hot set test for cross-linked materials


SANS 60811-605


Electric and optical fibre cables - Test methods for non-metallic materials Part 605: Physical tests - Measurement of carbon black and/or mineral filler in polyethylene compounds


SANS 10198-14


The selection, handling and installation of electric power cables of rating not exceeding 33 kV Part 14: Installation of aerial bundled conductor (ABC) cables


SANS 61000-2-5


Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 2-5: Environment - Description and classification of electromagnetic environments


SANS 181


Thermostats for electric storage water heaters


SANS 60072-3


Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines Part 3: Small built-in motors - Flange numbers BF10 to BF50


SANS 60079-20


Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 20: Data for flammable gases and vapours relating to the use of electrical apparatus


SANS 60811-1-4


Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables Part 1-4: Methods for general application - Test at low temperature


SANS 60072-1


Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines Part 1: Frame numbers 56 to 400 and flange numbers 55 to 1080


SANS 60072-2


Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 to 2360


SANS 60034-2A


Rotating electrical machines Part 2A: Methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machinery from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles) First supplement: Measurement of losses by the calorimetric method


SANS 60811-1-2


Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric and optical cables Part 1: Methods for general application Section 2: Thermal ageing methods


SANS 60811-3-2


Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables Part 3-2: Methods specific to PVC compounds - Loss of mass test - Thermal stability test


SANS 60079-12


Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 12: Classification of mixtures of gases or vapours with air according to their maximum experimental safe gaps and minimum igniting currents


SANS 60050-441


International electrotechnical vocabulary Chapter 441: Switchgear, controlgear and fuses


SANS 61029-2-1


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-1: Particular requirements for circular saws


SANS 61029-2-3


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-3: Particular requirements for planers and thicknessers


SANS 60079-4


Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 4: Method of test for ignition temperature


SANS 60811-3-1


Common test methods for insulating and sheathing materials of electric cables Part 3: Methods specific to PVC compounds Section 1 - Pressure test at high temperature - Tests for resistance to cracking


SANS 61084-1


Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical installations Part 1: General requirements


SANS 60530


Methods for measuring the performance of electric kettles and jugs for household and similar use


SANS 61029-2-2


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-2: Particular requirements for radial arm saws


SANS 61029-2-4


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-4: Particular requirements for bench grinders


SANS 61029-2-6


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-6: Particular requirements for diamond drills with water supply


SANS 60079-16


Electrical apparatus for explosive gas atmospheres Part 16: Artificial ventilation for the protection of analyzer(s) houses


SANS 60136


Dimensions of brushes and brush-holders for electrical machinery


SANS 60496


Methods for measuring the performance of electric warming plates for household and similar purposes


SANS 60745-2-7


Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools Part 2-7: Particular requirements for spray guns for non-flammable liquids


SANS 60034-2


Rotating electrical machines Part 2: Methods for determining losses and efficiency of rotating electrical machinery from tests (excluding machines for traction vehicles)


SANS 61029-2-5


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-5: Particular requirements for band saws


SANS 61029-1


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 1: General requirements


SANS 61000-1-1


Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 1: General Section 1: Application and interpretation of fundamental definitions and terms


SANS 61029-2-7


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-7: Particular requirements for diamond saws with water supply


SANS 60034-19


Rotating electrical machines Part 19: Specific test methods for d.c. machines on conventional and rectifier-fed supplies


SANS 61089


Round wire concentric lay overhead electrical stranded conductors


SANS 60034-18-21


Rotating electrical machines Part 18: Functional evaluation of insulation systems Section 21: Test procedures for wire-wound windings - Thermal evaluation and classification


SANS 61010-2-031


Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use Part 2-031: Particular requirements for hand-held probe assemblies for electrical measurement and test


SANS 60034-18-32


Rotating electrical machines Part 18-32: Functional evaluation of systems - Test procedures for form-wound windings - Evaluation by electrical endurance


SANS 61084-2-1


Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical installations Part 2: Particular requirements Section 1: Cable trunking and ducting systems intended for mounting on walls or ceilings


SANS 60614-1


Conduits for electrical installations - Specification Part 1: General requirements


SANS 60034-18-31


Rotating electrical machines Part 18: Functional evaluation of insulation systems Section 31: Test procedures for form-wound windings - Thermal evaluation and classification of insulation systems used in machines up to and including 50 MVA and 15 kV


SANS 61241-2-2


Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Part 2: Test methods Section 2: Method for determining the electrical resistivity of dust in layers


SANS 61241-2-1


Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Part 2: Test methods Section 1: Methods for determining the minimum ignition temperatures of dust


SANS 61241-2-3


Electrical apparatus for use in the presence of combustible dust Part 2: Test methods Section 3: Method for determining minimum ignition energy of dust/air mixtures


SANS 60034-6


Rotating electrical machines Part 6: Methods of cooling (IC Code)


SANS 60034-16-3


Rotating electrical machines Part 16: Excitation systems for synchronous machines Section 3: Dynamic performance


SANS 60034-16-1


Rotating electrical machines Part 16-1: Excitation systems for synchronous machines - Definitions


SANS 60034-16-2


Rotating electrical machines Part 16: Excitation systems for synchronous machines Chapter 2: Models for power system studies


SANS 61000-2-6


Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) Part 2: Environment Section 6: Assessment of the emission levels in the power supply of industrial plants as regards low-frequency conducted disturbances


SANS 61029-2-8


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2-8: Particular requirements for single spindle vertical moulders


SANS 61029-2-9


Safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools Part 2: Particular requirements for mitre saws


SANS 60034-18-33


Rotating electrical machines Part 18-33: Functional evaluation of insulation systems - Test procedures for form-wound windings - Multifactor evaluation by endurance under simultaneous thermal and electrical stresses


SANS 61084-2-4


Cable trunking and ducting systems for electrical installations Part 2: Particular requirements Section 4: Service poles


SANS 60614-2-5


Specification for conduits for electrical installations Part 2: Particular specifications for conduits Section 5: Flexible conduits


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