BS EN 60455-3-1:2003

What is  BS EN 60455-3-1 - Resin based reactive compound about?  

BS EN 60455-3-1 is a European Standard on resin-based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation.

BS EN 60455-3-1 contains the requirements for unfilled epoxy resinous compounds in the cured form for classes EP-U-1 to EP-U-7. BS EN 60455-3-1 is one of a series which deals with specifications for resin-based reactive compounds used for electrical insulation. 

Who is BS EN 60455-3-1- Resin based reactive compound for? 

BS EN 60455-3-1 on resin based reactive compound is useful for: 

• Resin based insulation manufacturers 
• Electrical engineer                                                                     
• Cabling designers                                                                
• Manufacturer of heavy electrical equipments                               
• Manufacturer of electrical appliances                                        
• Power Distribution companies 

Why should you use BS EN 60455-3-1 - Resin based reactive compound?  

Resin-based reactive compounds are used to manufacture insulators. BS EN 60455-3-1 provides best practice guidelines to select appropriate resin-based insulators for a particular purpose. BS EN 60455-3-1 can thus make products more reliable and increase manufacturer’s credibility. 

Use of BS EN 60455-3-1 in selection of material can make products safer and long lasting. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN 60455-3-1:2003 replaces HD 307.3.1 S1:1986. 

References to HD 307.2 S1:1986 have been updated to EN 60455-2:1999 and a new product, EP-U-7, has been introduced.