BS EN 60320-3:2014

What is BS EN 60320-3— Standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers about?  

BS EN 60320-3 is the third part of an international multi-series standard that covers guidelines for appliance couplers for domestic purposes. 

BS EN 60320-3 sets the dimensions for appliance couplers for two poles and two poles with earth contact: 

• For the connection of electrical devices for household and similar onto the mains supply 
• For the interconnection of the electrical supply to appliance or equipment 
• Dimensions for gauges 

BS EN 60320-3 gives technical specifications such as related terms and definitions, general requirements, standard sheets for appliance couplers, the position of switch cams, and various types of gauges for various types of standard sheets. 

Who is BS EN 60320-3— Standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers for? 

BS EN 60320-3 on Standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers is useful for: 

• Manufacturers and suppliers of appliance couplers  
• Dealers and distributors of appliance couplers   
• Designers of appliance couplers 
• Electrical and electronic engineers 

Why should you use BS EN 60320-3— Standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers?  

Series IEC 60320 contains specifications for appliance couplers used for household and similar general purposes. It is a group of several standards published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) specifying non-locking connectors for connecting power supply cords to electrical appliances for different voltage and current ratings. 

BS EN 60320-3 provides you with all the specifications for the standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers. It sets out a standardized approach for the users to adhere to if they manufacture or supply the appliance couplers for domestic use and similar general purposes.  

By adopting BS EN 60320-3, the users can demonstrate the reliability of their electrical connectors by providing the standard sheets and gauges for appliance couplers. Thus, it helps the users to construct a trustworthy product on which the consumers can rely.