IEC 60317-0-4:1997/AMD2:2005

Amendment 2 - Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 0-4: General requirements - Glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire

Amendement 2 - Spécifications pour types particuliers de fils de bobinage - Partie 0-4: Prescriptions générales - Fil de section rectangulaire en cuivre nu ou émaillé guipé de fibres de verre imprégnées de vernis ou de résine

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 08-Nov-2005
• ICS: 29.060.10 - Wires
• Technical Committee: TC 55 - Winding wires
• Drafting Committee: WG 1 - TC 55/WG 1
• Current Stage: DELPUB - Deleted Publication
• Start Date: 23-Oct-2015
• Completion Date: 14-Feb-2026

Relations

• Amends: IEC 60317-0-4:1997 - Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 0:General requirements - Section 4: Glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023
• Revised: IEC 60317-0-4:2015 - Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 0-4: General requirements - Glass-fibre wound, resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire
• Effective Date: 05-Sep-2023

Overview

The IEC 60317-0-4:1997/AMD2:2005 standard, titled "Amendment 2 - Specifications for particular types of winding wires - Part 0-4: General requirements - Glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire", is published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). This amendment addresses updated general requirements for a specific category of winding wires used in electrical equipment.

Glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated rectangular copper wires - either bare or enamelled - are essential components in electrical windings, providing insulation and mechanical protection. IEC 60317-0-4 Amendment 2 complements the broader IEC 60317 standard series by detailing physical, electrical, and dimensional specifications to ensure reliability and performance.

The document is part of a suite of international standards covering:

• Winding wires test methods (IEC 60851)
• Specifications for particular winding wires (IEC 60317)
• Packaging of winding wires (IEC 60264)

This amendment ensures conformity to strict quality and dimensional controls, critical for manufacturing efficient and durable wire windings in motors, transformers, inductors, and other electrical apparatus.

Key Topics

• Scope and Application: Specifies requirements for glass-fibre wound rectangular copper wire with resin or varnish impregnation, both bare and enamelled.
• Dimensional Specifications: Defines preferred conductor sizes following R20 and R40 series, and dimensional increases due to insulation coverings are precisely quantified.
• Appearance and Quality Requirements: Wire coverings must be smooth, continuous, and free from physical damage such as gashes or broken fibres when inspected with normal vision.
• Electrical Resistance: Establishes conductors' resistivity values to ensure electrical performance, citing a resistivity of 1/58 Ω∙mm²/m.
• Breakdown Voltage and Insulation Continuity: Details minimum breakdown voltage requirements and emphasizes insulation integrity in finished wires.
• Testing Exclusions: Clarifies that pinhole (microcracks) tests are deemed inappropriate, focusing on other relevant test methods.

These topics ensure wire manufacturers adhere to consistent quality and performance standards critical for electrical winding applications.

Applications

This IEC standard amendment is highly relevant for:

• Electrical Equipment Manufacturers: Designing and producing motors, transformers, solenoids, relays, and coils requiring insulated winding wires.
• Wire Insulation Suppliers: Developing glass-fibre impregnated resin or varnish coatings for rectangular copper wire to meet standard dimension and electrical properties.
• Quality Assurance and Testing Labs: Conducting verification of copper wire dimensions, electrical resistivity, fiber covering quality, and insulation continuity according to globally recognized benchmarks.
• R&D Teams in Electrical Engineering: Innovating advanced winding wire materials and processes under stringent international specifications to improve efficiency and durability.

Applying IEC 60317-0-4 Amendment 2 requirements supports product longevity, safety, and optimal electrical performance, reducing failures caused by insulation defects or dimensional inconsistencies.

Related Standards

For comprehensive compliance and holistic approach to winding wire specifications, the following IEC standards are closely related:

• IEC 60317 Series: Specifications for particular types of winding wires, encompassing various wire constructions and insulation types.
• IEC 60851: Methods of test for winding wires, detailing standardized testing processes for electrical and physical properties.
• IEC 60264: Specifications on the packaging and conditioning of winding wires to preserve quality during storage and transportation.

Together, these interconnected standards assist in creating a uniform global framework supporting manufacturing, testing, and application of winding wires in electrical engineering.

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By following IEC 60317-0-4 Amendment 2, industry stakeholders ensure high-quality glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated rectangular copper wires are produced, tested, and applied to meet evolving demands of electrical equipment insulation and winding technology. This reinforces system reliability and safety across diverse electrotechnical applications worldwide.

Standards Content (Sample)

NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE
IEC
60317-0-4
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 2
AMENDMENT 2
2005-11
Amendement 2
Spécifications pour types particuliers
de fils de bobinage –
Partie 0-4: Prescriptions générales –
Fil de section rectangulaire en cuivre nu ou émaillé
guipé de fibres de verre imprégnées
de vernis ou de résine
Amendment 2
Specifications for particular types
of winding wires –
Part 0-4: General requirements –
Glass-fibre wound resin or varnish impregnated,
bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire
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For price, see current catalogue

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AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le comité d'études 55 de la CEI: Fils de bobinage.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
55/968/FDIS 55/979/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de cet amendement et de la publication de base ne sera
pas modifié avant la date de maintenance indiquée sur le site web de la CEI sous
"http://webstore.iec.ch" dans les données relatives à la publication recherchée. A cette date,
la publication sera
• reconduite,
• supprimée,
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
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Page 6
INTRODUCTION
Remplacer le texte présent par le suivant:
La présente partie de la CEI 60317 constitue l'un des éléments d'une série traitant des fils
isolés utilisés dans les enroulements des appareils électriques. Cette série est composée de
trois groupes définissant respectivement:
1) les fils de bobinage - méthodes d'essai (CEI 60851);
2) les spécifications pour types particuliers de fils de bobinage (CEI 60317);
3) le conditionnement des fils de bobinage (CEI 60264).

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1 Domaine d'application
Remplacer le premier paragraphe par le suivant:
La présente partie de la CEI 60317 spécifie les exigences générales pour le fil de section
rectangulaire en cuivre nu ou émaillé guipé de fibres de verre imprégnées de vernis ou de
résine.
60317-0-4 Amend. 2  IEC:2005 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 55: Winding wires.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
55/968/FDIS 55/979/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of this amendment and the base publication will
remain unchanged until the maintenance result date indicated on the IEC web site under
"http://webstore.iec.ch" in the data related to the specific publication. At this date, the
publication will be
• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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INTRODUCTION
Replace the existing text by the following:
This part of IEC 60317 is one of a series that deals with insulated wires used for windings in
electrical equipment. The series has three groups describing:
1) Winding wires – Test methods (IEC 60851);
2) Specifications for particular types of winding wires (IEC 60317);
3) Packaging of winding wires (IEC 60264).

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1 Scope
Replace the first paragraph by the following:
This part of IEC 60317 specifies general requirements of glass-fibre wound resin or varnish
impregnated, bare or enamelled rectangular copper wire.

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2 Références normatives
Oter l'année de publication de toutes les références normatives

3 Définitions et notes générales concernant les méthodes d'essai
Modifier le titre de l’Article 3 comme suit:
3 Définitions et notes générales concernant les méthodes d'essai et l'aspect
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Ajouter la définition suivante:
vision normale
vision parfaite, avec si nécessaire des lentilles correctives
Ajouter le paragraphe suivant:
3.3 Aspects
L’enveloppe fibreuse doit être essentiellement lisse et continue, exempte d’endommagement
physique et de corps étranger lorsqu'elle est examinée à l'œil nu, telle qu’enroulée sur la
bobine d’origine.
NOTE Les preuves d’endommagement physiques comprennent les entailles, les brins de fibre cassés et autres
éléments similaires.
4 Dimensions
4.1 Dimensions du conducteur
Remplacer le deuxième alinéa par le suivant:
Les dimensions préférées combinent une largeur et une épaisseur en accord avec les séries
R20 et R40.
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