BS EN 60832-1:2010

What is BS EN 60832-1 - Insulating sticks and attachable devices about?  

BS EN 60832-1 is a British standard as a part of the IEC 60832 series that gives the essential requirements for insulating sticks for live working for use on a.c. electrical installations. 

The products designed and manufactured according to BS EN 60832-1 contribute to the safety of the users provided they are used by skilled persons, in accordance with safe methods of work and the instructions for use. 

Who is BS EN 60832-1 - Insulating sticks and attachable devices for? 

BS EN 60832-1 on insulating sticks and attachable devices is useful for: 

• The automotive industry 
• The pharmaceutical industry 
• The petrochemical industry 
• The electrical industry 
• The oil and gas industry 
• The mechanical industry 

Why should you use BS EN 60832-1 - Insulating sticks and attachable devices?  

Insulating sticks provide additional protection and are shock-resistant, with a fitting to attach voltage detectors to the end. The purpose of BS EN 60832-1 is to provide its user with essential requirements, each user may supplement it with their own requirements. For example, the user may add requirements regarding the use of insulating sticks on d.c. electrical installations or the mechanical performance or compatibility and interchangeability with tools already in service. In such cases, caution should be taken to maintain or improve the performance of the products. 

The products designed and manufactured according to BS EN 60832-1 contribute to the safety of the users. Using BS EN 60832-1 guidelines helps with electrical insulation, marking, and performance testing which ensures quality assurance and high quality for longer service life.  

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60832-1:2010 supersedes EN 60832-1:2010, which is withdrawn. BS EN 60832-1:2010 includes some technical changes with respect to EN 60832-1:2010. These include: 

• Integration of a cold impact test on the end fitting 
• Creation of an electrical category of end fittings 
• Integration of a test of the dielectric strength of internal insulation 
• Modification of the dye penetration test (disappearance of fuchsine) 
• Application of conformity assessment for products having completed the production phase, according to IEC 61318:2007 (Edition 3), focusing on the classification of defects and the introduction of alternative testing in case of production follow-up