Any change in materials or source of tape will result in testing to determine materials' compatibility with associated
wiring components. After execution of the test the adhesive tape must still endure reliable bundling of the wiring
harness.
The adhesive tape is removed from the specimen, the wires separated and a visual inspection performed. By exerting
pressure with the thumb the tape is tested for stickiness. Visual alterations on the cable line or the wrapping tape shall
be documented in the test report. If the wrapping tape cannot be removed without apparent damage to the cable line,
this shall be documented.
One wire from the specimen is then wrapped at least two times tightly around a mandrel with diameter of 2mm and is
visually evaluated.
Wire: During the wrapping test of the wires around a 2mm mandrel these shall not exhibit any cracks, fractures or
brittleness and shall not be swollen or shrunken. The original color shall still be visible, identifiable and recognizable.