This standard specifies the maximum electrical resis ance that an endless V-belt called "anti-electrostatic" (of section Y, Z, A, B, C, D, E, SPZ, SPA, SPB or SPC) can present. to allow the flow of static electricity charges likely to form there in service. It also describes the corresponding test method. In principle, the application of this standard is limited to new belts intended for use in explosive atmospheres or in places where there is a ris of fire. It is up to the parties to agree to decide whether the test should be carried out on all the belts or only on certain belts taken from the batch.