EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012
(Amendment)Insulating materials - Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes - Part 3-4: Specifications for individual materials - Requirements for rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins
Insulating materials - Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes - Part 3-4: Specifications for individual materials - Requirements for rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins
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 IEC 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 - IEC 60893-4 - Typical values.
Isolierstoffe - Tafeln aus technischen Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis warmhärtender Harze für elektrotechnische Zwecke - Teil 3-4: Bestimmungen für einzelne Werkstoffe - Anforderungen für Tafeln aus Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis von Phenolharzen
Matériaux isolants - Stratifiés industriels rigides en planches à base de résines thermodurcissables à usages électriques - Partie 3-4: Spécification pour matériaux particuliers - Prescriptions pour stratifiés rigides en planches à base de résine phénolique
Izolacijski materiali - Industrijske toge laminirane plošče iz smol s toplotnim utrjevanjem za električne namene - 3-4. del: Specifikacije za posamezne materiale - Zahteve za toge laminirane plošče na osnovi fenolnih smol - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60893-3-4:2003/A1:2012)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 13-Dec-2012
- Withdrawal Date
- 15-Nov-2015
- Technical Committee
- CLC/SR 15 - Insulating materials
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/TC 15 - IEC_TC_15
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/TC 15 - IEC_TC_15
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 14-Dec-2012
- Completion Date
- 14-Dec-2012
Relations
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 29-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 is a European standard developed by CLC that specifies requirements for industrial rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins used as insulating materials in electrical applications. This amendment (A1:2012) updates and refines property requirements, particularly in relation to impact strength and other physical characteristics, and harmonizes testing criteria. The standard falls under the scope of thermosetting resin-based rigid laminates, which are critical for electrical insulation in a wide range of devices and installations.
Rigid laminated sheets made of phenolic resins are valued for their electrical insulation, mechanical strength, and durability, making them suitable for demanding industrial environments. The standard ensures that these materials meet consistent quality and safety benchmarks, supporting both manufacturers and end-users in achieving reliable performance.
Key Topics
- Scope and Purpose: Defines requirements for rigid laminated sheets specifically based on phenolic resins used as electrical insulating materials.
- Mechanical Properties: Sets impact strength requirements according to Charpy and Izod tests, providing benchmarks for durability and resistance to mechanical shock.
- Electrical Properties: Establishes minimum thresholds for properties such as electrical strength, insulation resistance, and breakdown voltage, ensuring material suitability for high-voltage applications.
- Thermal and Physical Properties: Addresses critical factors including water absorption and flammability category, ensuring stability and safety in a wide range of operational conditions.
- Testing Methods: Specifies standardized test procedures that support consistent material quality across manufacturers and geographies.
Applications
Materials conforming to EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 are primarily used where high electrical insulation and mechanical resilience are needed. Key application areas include:
- Switchgear and Control Panels: Insulating barriers, mounting panels, and component supports.
- Transformers and Electric Motors: Structural insulation, spacers, and support frames.
- Busbars and Electrical Distribution Systems: Insulating supports for high and low voltage busbar assemblies.
- Power Electronics: Substrates and insulation components in converters, inverters, and relays.
- Industrial Machinery: Components requiring high dielectric strength and low moisture absorption.
These rigid laminated phenolic sheets play a significant role in improving operational reliability, safety, and product lifespan in electrical and electronics industries.
Related Standards
For broader context and compliance, consider the following related standards:
- EN 60893-1: Covers definitions, general requirements, and testing methods for industrial rigid laminated sheets for electrical purposes.
- EN 60893-2: Details methods of test specific to these insulating materials.
- IEC 60893-3-4: The base international standard from which EN 60893-3-4 is derived, harmonizing global requirements.
- EN 60672: Relates to insulating ceramic materials, often used in conjunction with laminated resins in electrical engineering.
- EN 60216: Addresses the thermal endurance properties of insulating materials, important for assessing long-term stability.
Practical Value
Adhering to EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 provides manufacturers, suppliers, and specifiers with:
- Quality Assurance: Ensures materials consistently meet performance benchmarks.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports adherence to European and international safety norms.
- Product Reliability: Supports long service life and safe operation of electrical insulation systems.
- Market Access: Simplifies sourcing and specification for local and multinational projects.
Using phenolic resin-based rigid laminated sheets that comply with this standard assures high performance in industrial electrical insulation where safety and dependability are non-negotiable priorities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Insulating materials - Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes - Part 3-4: Specifications for individual materials - Requirements for rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins". This standard covers: 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 IEC 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 - IEC 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 IEC 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 - IEC 60893-4 - Typical values.
EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.01 - Insulating materials in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN IEC 60893-2:2023, EN 60893-3-4:2004. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
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Insulating materials - Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for
electrical purposes - Part 3-4: Specifications for individual materials - Requirements for
rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins
Isolierstoffe - Tafeln aus technischen Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis warmhärtender
Harze für elektrotechnische Zwecke - Teil 3-4: Bestimmungen für einzelne Werkstoffe -
Anforderungen für Tafeln aus Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis von Phenolharzen
Matériaux isolants - Stratifiés industriels rigides en planches à base de résines
thermodurcissables à usages électriques - Partie 3-4: Spécification pour matériaux
particuliers - Prescriptions pour stratifiés rigides en planches à base de résine
phénolique
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ICS:
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PDWHULDOL materials
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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60893-3-4/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
December 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.01
English version
Insulating materials -
Industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins
for electrical purposes -
Part 3-4: Specifications for individual materials -
Requirements for rigid laminated sheets based on phenolic resins
(IEC 60893-3-4:2003/A1:2012)
Matériaux isolants - Stratifiés industriels Isolierstoffe - Tafeln aus technischen
rigides en planches à base de résines Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis
thermodurcissables à usages électriques - warmhärtender Harze für
Partie 3-4: Spécification pour matériaux elektrotechnische Zwecke -
particuliers - Prescriptions pour stratifiés Teil 3-4: Bestimmungen für einzelne
rigides en planches à base de résine Werkstoffe - Anforderungen für Tafeln
phénolique aus Schichtpressstoffen auf der Basis
(CEI 60893-3-4:2003/A1:2012) von Phenolharzen
(IEC 60893-3-4:2003/A1:2012)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60893-3-4:2004; it was approved by CENELEC on
2012-11-16. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany,
Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland,
Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 15/682/FDIS, future amendment 1 to edition 2 of IEC 60893-3-4, prepared by
IEC/TC 15 "Solid electrical insulating materials" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and
approved by CENELEC as EN 60893-3-4:2004/A1:2012.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2013-08-16
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
(dow) 2015-11-16
• latest date by which the national
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [and/or CEN] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such
patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60893-3-4:2003/A1:2012 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
IEC 60893-3-4
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