Table 7-5. Stranded Conductors Inspection Criteria

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Table 7-5. Stranded Conductors Inspection Criteria

Inspection criteria

Illustration

ACCEPTABLE

Joint is under no tension

Original lay or twist of the wire has been main-

tained

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE

Diameter of loop is sufficient to avoid tension on

joint

Original lay or twist of the wire has been

maintained

Insulation rough

REJECT

Wire has been bent in a sharp right angle bend

causing strands to kink

Strands have been flared on terminal

Lead not terminated at base of terminal

Not cleaned properly

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