What is BS EN IEC 60851‑1 about?
BS EN IEC 60851‑1 forms the first element of a series of standards that deals with insulated wires used for windings in electrical equipment. It is composed of winding wires – test methods (IEC 60851 series).
BS EN IEC 60851‑1 specifies the general notes on methods of test for winding wires. It also gives the definitions for terms used in IEC 60851.
Who is BS EN IEC 60851‑1 for?
BS EN IEC 60851‑1 on winding wires is useful for:
- Manufacturers of winding wires
- Suppliers, dealers and importers of winding wires
- Test providers for winding wires
Why should you use BS EN IEC 60851‑1?
Winding wires are widely used in the manufacturing of transformers, inductors, motors, generators, speakers, and many other applications where tight coils of insulated wire are required.
BS EN IEC 60851‑1 gives you all the necessary information about technical terms, definitions and the test methods that proves very useful for you in the manufacturing or in while testing the winding wires to produce a reliable product without any defects.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 60851‑1:2021 supersedes BS EN 60851‑1:1996+A2:2009, which is withdrawn. BS EN IEC 60851‑1:2021 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Revision to Clause 2 to update the list of normative references
- Revision to 3.2 atmospheric conditions for testing
- Addition to 3.2 with remarks concerning frequency and management of tests
- Revision to Annex A to update the contents list of IEC 60851 series of tests