BS EN 60893-3-1:2012

What is BS EN 60893-3-1- Specifications and types of Industrial rigid laminate sheets about?  

BS EN 60893-3-1 is part of IEC 60893. BS EN 60893-3-1 deals with industrial rigid laminated sheets based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes. 

BS EN 60893-3-1 provides the list of types of rigid laminated sheets and their specifications. 

Who is BS EN 60893-3-1- Specifications and types of Industrial rigid laminate sheets for? 

BS EN 60893-3-1 on specifications and types of industrial rigid laminated sheets is useful for: 

• Electrical engineer                                                                    
• Manufacturer of winding wire                                                                  
• Manufacturer of transformers                                                    
• Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipment                              
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances                                        
• Power Distribution companies 

Why should you use BS EN 60893-3-1 - Specifications and types of Industrial rigid laminate sheets?  

Laminated sheets are used as insulators and provides safety. BS EN 60893-3-1 provides information such as  

• Laminate type 
• Resin 
• Reinforcement 
• Serial Number 
• Application and distinguishing characteristics. 

These details provided in BS EN 60893-3-1 can help an engineer, manufacturer and designer to choose material wisely for better safety. 

Use of BS EN 60893-3-1 guideline make electrical systems safer and reduce chances of accidents relating to heavy electrical equipment. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60893-3-1:2012 supersedes EN 60893-3-1:2004. 

EN 60893-3-1:2012 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to  

EN 60893-3-1:2004: 

 − addition of new material types according to EN 60893-3-2.