BS EN 60974-12:2011

What is BS EN 60974-12‒ Coupling devices for welding cables about?

BS EN 60974-12 is the 12^th part of a multi-series European standard that discusses arc welding equipment.

The main purpose of EN 60974 is to provide the various requirements for coupling devices for arc welding cables .

BS EN 60974-12 is applicable to coupling devices for cables used in arc welding and allied processes, designed for connection and disconnection without using tools.

BS EN 60974-12 specifies the safety and performance requirements of coupling devices. It specifies related terms and definitions, environmental conditions, type tests, designation, protection against electric shock, thermal rating, mechanical requirements, marking, etc., for coupling devices for welding cables.

Note: BS EN 60974-12 is not applicable to coupling devices for underwater welding.

Who is BS EN 60974-12‒ Coupling devices for welding cables for?

BS EN 60974-12 on coupling devices for welding cables is useful for:

• Construction, automotive, mechanical Industries
• Sheet metal manufacturers
• Manufacturers of pressure vessels
• Manufacturers of aircraft & aerospace
• Shipbuilding industry
• Welding equipment manufacturers

Why should you use BS EN 60974-12‒ Coupling devices for welding cables?

Arc welding equipment is  one of our most useful and time-saving welding machines. The safety of the welding equipment and devices is the most important factor, as inflammable gases are used, and humans are directly involved in the welding processes.

BS EN 60974-12 provides you with the environmental conditions test conditions and test sequence, thermal rating, and mechanical requirements of coupling devices for welding cables.

BS EN 60974-12 provides you safety and performance requirements of coupling devices. It is applicable to coupling devices for cables for welding and allied processes designed for connection and disconnection without using tools.

When dealing with coupling devices for welding cables it is important to ensure they are safe to use. BS EN 60974-12  lays out methods to enhance the safety and performance of arc welding equipment and that helps you protect against electric shock.

What’s changed since the last update?

BS EN 60974-12:2011 supersedes BS EN 60974-12:2005 which is withdrawn. BS EN 60974-12:2011 includes some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60974-12:2005. These include:

• Dimensions given in Annex A become normative
• Designation is based on the range of cross-sectional area of the welding cable intended to be connected