IEC/SC 15C - IEC_SC_15C

Gives the requirements for four types of heat-shrinkable, flame- retarded, limited-fire-hazard sleeving with a thermal endurance rating of 105 °C as shown below: Class A: thin wall, shrink ratio 2:1, internal diameter up to 102,0 mm Class B: medium wall, shrink ratio 2:1, internal diameter up to 60,0 mm Class C: thick wall, shrink ratio 2:1, internal diameter up to 51,0 mm Class D: medium wall, shrink ratio 3:1, internal diameter up to 40,0 mm Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Applies to pressboard and presspaper for electrical purposes. The series does not apply to laminated material. This part specifies the test methods to be used in testing pressboard and presspaper for electrical purposes to meet the requirements prescribed in the specification sheets of Part 3. NOTE In this standard, reference is made in several places to ISO standards accompanied by a short description of the method used. It is to be understood that this short description is meant for identification purposes only and that all details should be taken from the ISO standard itself. The main changes with respect to the previous edition are listed below: The following test methods have been cancelled: - Flexibility - Conductivity of the organic extract - Contamination of liquid dielectrics The following test methods have been rewritten: - Compressibility - Conductivity of the aqueous extract - Cohesion between plies The following test method has introduced: - Determination of metallic particles with X-ray.

Gives the requirements for one type of heat-shrinkable, flame retarded, with a nominal shrink ratio 2:1, fluid resistant polyvinylidene fluoride sleeving for use at temperatures up to 175 C. This sleeving is normally supplied with an internal diameter up to 25,4 mm, and the standard colour is transparent. Sizes or colours other than those specifically listed in this standard may be available as custom items. These items are considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the property requirements listed in Tables 2, 3, 4 and 5, with the exception of dimensions and mass. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This edition includes the following significant technical change with regard to the previous edition: Replacement of the thermal endurance test method according to EN 60216 with a long term ageing test, i.e. 3 000 h at the recommended maximum temperature found suitable for use,in order to provide safe thermal test data within a workable time scale.

Gives the requirements for two types of extruded polyolefin, flame retarded, limited fire hazard sleeving. Type A: Thin wall - Internal diameter up to 30 mm Type B: Thick wall - Internal diameter up to 30 mm These sleevings are normally supplied in the following colours: black, red, green, blue, white and yellow. These sleevings are for use up to temperatures of 90 °C. Sizes or colours other than those listed in this standard may be available as custom items. These items are considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the requirements listed in Tables 2, 3, and 4, excluding dimensions. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Describes methods of test for the materials defined in EN 60893-1 (referred to also as Part 1).

Gives the property requirements for electrical insulating materials suitable for application as coatings for loaded printed wire boards (conformal coatings). Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This edition includes the following significant technical changes from the previous edition: a) requirements for cleaning have been added; b) new properties based on modifications to EN 61086-2 have been added; c) a Class 3 material for aerospace applications has been included.

Gives the definitions, classification and general requirements for electrical insulating materials suitable for application as coatings for loaded printed wire boards (conformal coatings). This standard excludes requirements for compatibility between such coatings and printed wire boards, this characteristic being evaluated in individual applications. Surface modifiers are not classified as conformal coatings. They only provide a thin film that does not cure and has low mar resistance. They are excluded from this standard. Materials which conform to this standard meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this standard alone. This edition includes the following significant technical changes from the previous edition: a) a Class 3 material for aerospace applications has been included; b) a new resin type (oligomeric blend material) has been added.

Deals with the test methods for industrial, rigid, moulded, laminated tubes and rods of rectangular and hexagonal cross-section, based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes. The test methods include the following: a) Dimensions - External dimensions - Internal dimensions - Wall thickness - Departure from straightness - Applicable to all tubes and rods b) Mechanical tests - Flexural strength perpendicular to laminations (rods only) - Axial compressive strength (tubes only) c) Electrical tests - General - Insulation resistance after immersion in water d) Other tests - Water absorption - Density

Contains the definitions related to, and the general requirements to be fulfilled by, industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes, made with any of the following resins as the binder: epoxy (epoxide), melamine, phenolic, polyimide, silicone and unsaturated polyester. The following reinforcements may be used either singly or in combination; cellulosic paper, cotton cloth, glass cloth, glass roving, glass mat, polyester cloth and wood veneers. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. The major changes from the previous edition of EN 60893-1 are the following: a) new material types have been included; b) changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types; c) a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added; d) all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 of EN 60893.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on polyimide resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4; Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on polyester resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4: Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on phenolic resin and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4 - Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on silicone resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4: Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on epoxy resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4 - Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes based on melamine resins and different reinforcements. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. In this revision of the EN 60893 series of specifications, new material types have been included, changes have been made to the property requirements of some existing types, a new method for testing permittivity and dissipation factor has been added, and all non-specification data for each type has been moved to a new Part 4 document - EN 60893-4 - Typical values.

Gives the requirements for industrial, rigid, moulded, laminated tubes and rods of rectangular and hexagonal cross-section based upon thermosetting resins for electrical purposes. Applications and distinguishing properties are given. Definitions, designations, abbreviations and general requirements for the different types are given in EN 62011-1.

Gives the requirements for E-type glass sleeving using either braided or knitted construction with a continuous flexible coating based on polyvinyl chloride (PVC) or its copolymers or blends thereof. These sleevings have been found suitable up to temperatures of 105 °C. The sleeving is normally available with internal diameters between 0,3 mm and 25 mm and is normally supplied in the following colours : black, white, red, yellow, blue, brown, green, grey, orange, pink and green/yellow. Sizes or colours other than those specifically listed in this standard may be available as custom items. These items shall be considered to comply with this standard if they comply with the other property requirements listed in Tables 2 and 5, except for dimensions, and, where applicable, in Table 3. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This edition has been aligned to reflect the changes made to the 2nd edition of IEC 60684-2, Test methods, and standardizes on a 100 mm long electrode for breakdown voltage.

Gives the requirements for sleeving having the property of expanding its internal diameter when compressed longitudinally and thereafter returning to its initial diameter after release of the compressing force. It is constructed of polyethylene terephthalate monofilament yarns suitably processed to provide the mechanical ability to conform in the manner described above. These sleevings have been found suitable for use at temperatures up to 130 °C. Because of its open construction, this sleeving is normally used to provide air-space insulation. Therefore, no requirement for breakdown voltage is specified in this standard. (Any value for this property should be given in the purchase contract, but a typical value is 1,5 kV/mm wall thickness, although a linear relationship cannot be assumed.) However, it serves to provide mechanical protection to circuit components such as wires, sleeves, and flat cable over which it is applied as a containing wrap or harness. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This second edition has been aligned to reflect the changes made to the 2nd edition of IEC 60684-2, Test methods, and provides a more comprehensive list of resistance to test fluids.

Applicable to flexible insulating sleeving primarily for insulating conductors and connectors of electrical apparatus. Some of the types of sleeving are also suitable for binding, identification, environmental sealing and mechanical protection. This standard is not applicable to coated papers. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. This second edition includes additional clauses providing clarification on the sheet numbering system, guidance on qualification approval requirements and a guide to tests that are size and/or colour dependant.

Contains the requirements for pressure-sensitive adhesive tapes made with various backing materials with both sides covered with a pressure-sensitive adhesive. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application, and not based on this specification alone.

Gives definitions of terms used to describe built-up mica materials, products based on them and mica paper. It also deals with general requirements and conditions of supply. Changes in this new edition include: - a new Clause 2: Normative references; - under Clause 4: Description of material - new Subclause 4.2.1 to cover flexible mica material impregnated with B stage resin, - new Subclause 4.2.2 to cover flexible mica material, porous for post-impregnation; - a new Clause 5 covering general requirements and conditions of supply.

Gives the requirements for quartz filled epoxy resinous compounds in the cured form for types EP-F-1 to EP-F-7. Other materials than quartz may be introduced later.

Gives the requirements for unfilled epoxy resinous compounds in the cured form for classes EP-U-1 to EP-U-7.

Gives the requirements for filled polyurethane resinous compounds in the cured form for classes PUR-F-4 to PUR-F-8.

Gives the requirements for unfilled polyurethane resinous compounds in the cured form for classes PUR-U-4 to PUR-U-8 with an ash content of not more than 6 %.

Gives the requirements for one type of heat shrinkable, semi-flexible, polyvinylidene fluoride, flame retarded, fluid resistant sleeving that has been found suitable for use up to temperatures of 150 °C. The nominal shrink ratio is 2:1. This sleeving is normally supplied in bore sizes up to 25,4 mm and is transparent. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Gives the requirements for sleeving having the property of expanding its internal diameter when compressed longitudinally and thereafter returning to its initial diameter after release of the compressing force. This expandable braided textile sleeving, uncoated, is constructed of ethylene chlorotrifluoroethylene (E-CTFE) monofilament yarns suitably processed to provide the mechanical ability to conform in the manner described above. These sleevings have been found suitable for use at temperatures up to 155 °C. This sleeving is normally supplied in internal diameters between 6 mm and 63 mm and in three levels of wall thickness (thin (sheet 343), medium (sheet 344), and thick (sheet 345)). Because of its open construction, this sleeving is normally used to provide air-space insulation. Therefore, no requirement for breakdown voltage is specified in this standard. (Any value for this property should be given in the purchase contract, but a typical value is 1,5 kV/mm wall thickness, although a linear relationship cannot be assumed.) However, it serves to provide mechanical protection to circuit components such as wires, sleeves, and flat cable over which it is applied as a containing wrap or harness. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Gives the requirements for three types of E-type glass sleeving using either braided or knitted construction, with a continuous silicone elastomer coating and differentiated by their breakdown voltage (sheet 400: high breakdown voltage; sheet 401: medium breakdown voltage; sheet 402: low breakdown voltage). These sleevings have been found suitable for temperatures up to 180 °C. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Gives the requirements for sleeving constructed from polyethylene terephthalate yarn, lightly impregnated with resin to provide mechanical stability. This sleeving has been found suitable for use at temperatures up to 130 °C. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Gives the requirements for heat-shrinkable (low and high shrink ratio) polytetrafluorethylene (PTFE) sleeving. It is normally available in expanded internal diameter sizes up to 12 mm in three wall thickness ranges as supplied in the low shrink ratio (sheets 240, 241 and 242) and up to 100 mm in one wall thickness range as supplied in the high shrink ratio (sheet 243). It is normally available in transparent milk white to light tan in colour and the minimum recovery temperature is 350 °C. The procedures described in IEC 60216-1 for evaluation of thermal endurance are not readily applicable to PTFE: however, experience of product performance indicates that this sleeving may be suitable for inclusion in systems for operation at temperatures up to 250°C. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Gives the requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving, uncoated, constructed from a braid of E-type yarn. The sleeving is annealed by heat treatment to assist in maintaining a circular cross-section. This sleeving is suitable for use at temperatures up to 350 °C. It is normally available in internal diameters between 0,5 mm and 30 mm and is normally supplied in its natural colour. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Contains the definitions and designations related to, and the general requirements to be fulfilled by, industrial, rigid, moulded, laminated tubes of rectangular cross-section and rods of rectangular and hexagonal cross-section. The moulded sections are manufactured using either phenolic or epoxy resins as the binder and using the following reinforcements: cellulosic paper, cotton cloth or glass cloth. This standard covers both rods and tubes of natural colour and those containing colouring matter or other additives. Materials which conform to this standard meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this standard alone.

Gives the requirements for three types of sleeving constructed from polyethylene terephthalate yarns using either braided or knitted construction, with a continuous acrylic based coating and differentiated by their breakdown voltage: high breakdown voltage (sheet 420), medium breakdown voltage (sheet 421) and low breakdown voltage (sheet 422). Experience of product performance indicates that sleeving of the types specified in these sheets may be suitable for operation at 130 °C or in some applications at temperatures up to 155 °C.

Gives the requirements for three types of E-type glass sleeving using either braided or knitted construction with a continuous acrylic based coating, and differentiated by their breakdown voltage: high breakdown voltage (sheet 403), medium breakdown voltage (sheet 404) and low breakdown voltage (sheet 405). These sleevings have been found suitable for use at temperatures up to 155 °C. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.

Applies to cellulosic papers for electrical purposes. It specifies the methods of test to be used in testing cellulosic papers for electrical purposes to meet the requirements prescribed in the specification sheet of EN 60554-3. In this standard, reference is made in several places to ISO standards accompanied by a short description of the method used. It is to be understood that this short description is meant for identification purposes only and that all details should be taken from the ISO standard itself.

Specifies methods of test to be used for testing varnishes used for electrical insulation. This includes methods of test to be applied before and others to be applied after drying and/or curing of the varnish.

Gives methods of test for the materials defined in IEC 61061-1.

Specifies the requirements for individual types of rings of non-impregnated densified laminated wood produced from beech veneer defined in EN 61061-1.

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Gives the requirements for three types of non-heatshrinkable sleeving, extruded from PVC. Sleeving of this type is normally available with an internal diameter up to 50 mm and in a range of wall thicknesses between 0,2 mm and 1,8 mm. Each sheet covers up to three levels of wall thickness, "thin wall", "standard wall" and "thick wall" related to nominal internal diameter and with corresponding differences in requirements for breakdown voltage. Sheets 100 and 103 cover sleeving having a temperature range of -10 °C to 90 °C. Sheets 101 and 104 cover sleeving having a temperature range of -10 °C to 105 °C. Sheets 102 and 105 cover sleeving having a temperature range of -40 °C to 70 °C.

Gives the requirements for four types of non-heatshrinkable sleeving, extruded from silicone elastomer. These sleevings are normally available with internal diameter up to 25 mm and in a range of wall thicknesses between 0,1 mm and 2,0 mm. National standards may select a restricted list of preferred combinations of internal diameter and wall thickness.

Gives the requirements for three types of non-heat-shrinkable sleeving, extruded from PTFE. Sleeving of this type is normally available with internal diameters up to 8,53 mm and in a range of wall thicknesses between 0,15 mm and 0,51 mm. This specification covers three levels of wall thickness: "thin wall", "standard wall" and "thick wall" related to nominal internal diameter and with corresponding differences in requirements for breakdown voltage. Experience of product performance indicates that PTFE sleeving may be suitable for inclusion in systems for operation at temperatures up to 250 °C.

Gives the requirements for ambient curing finishing varnishes.

This sheet specifies requirements for hot curing impregnating varnishes and includes requirements for certain properties at elevated temperatures.

Contains the requirements for polytetrafluorethylene film tapes with pressure-sensitive adhesive.

Specifies requirements for a single type of hybrid inorganic-organic filled paper made from polyethylene-terephthalate fibres filled with silicates of aluminium and designated P-H.

Specifies requirements for two types of filled glass paper designated: P-FG type 1: high inorganic content paper with maximum organic content 15 %; P-FG type 2: medium inorganic content paper with maximum organic content 25 %.

Contains the test methods to be used in testing non-cellulosic papers for electrical purposes to meet the requirements prescribed in the specification sheets of EN 60819-3.

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Applicable to ceramic, glass and glass-ceramic materials to be used for electrical insulation purposes. Specifies methods of test. Intended to provide test results typical of the material from which the test pieces are processed. Since, in the majority of cases, ceramic components for insulating purposes are of rather different size and shape to test pieces, the results of such tests provide only a guide to the actual properties of components. The limitations imposed by the method of forming and processing are discussed where relevant.