BS EN IEC 60974-11:2021

What is BS EN IEC 60974‑11 about?  

IEC 60974‑11 is one of the parts of a multi-series standard. IEC 60974 applicable to electrode holders for manual metal arc welding with electrodes up to 10 mm in diameter. IEC 60974‑11 specifies the safety and performance requirements of electrode holders.

Note: IEC 60974‑11 is not applicable to electrode holders for underwater welding. 

Who is IEC 60974‑11 for? 

IEC 60974-11 on Arc welding equipment is applicable to: 

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

Why should you use IEC 60974‑11? 

When dealing with electrical equipment it is important to ensure they are safe to use. IEC 60974‑11 helps improve the safety and performance of electrode holders in Arc welding equipment. 

IEC 60974‑11 aids in the designation of electrode holders by the value of the rated current at 60 % duty cycle and conform to the dimensional requirements. 

IEC 60974-11 helps bring global uniformity in welding equipment, which increases the market size for users of this document. 

What’s changed since the last update? 

BS EN IEC 60974‑11:2021 supersedes BS EN 60974‑11:2010, which is withdrawn. 

The significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition are the following: 

• Modify 3.6 type A to category A 
• Modify 3.7 type B to category B 
• Modify 8.1 to clarify the reference to IEC 60529 
• Modification of 10.1 for clarification purposes 
• Added Bibliography