BS EN 60085:2004

Electrical insulation - Thermal classification

Executive summary

Guidance on the application of international standards in assigning a thermal class to electrical insulating materials.

Abstract

This European Standard gives guidance on the application of international standards for assigning a thermal class to electrical insulating materials (EIM) or simple combinations of such materials (IEC 60216-1), to electrical insulation systems (IEC 62114) and to insulation for electrical devices.

History and related standards

This European Standard supersedes BS 2757:1986 which is withdrawn.

It includes the following cross references:

IEC 60216-1, IEC 60216-5, IEC 60216-6, IEC 61857-1, IEC 62114.