What is BS EN 60715Â‒Standardized mounting rails about?
BS EN 60715 is an international standard that covers guidelines for low-voltage switchgear and control gear.
BS EN 60715 specifies dimensional and functional requirements for the compatible mounting of switchgear, control gear, and accessories on some types of rails.
BS EN 60715 specifies dimensions that are critical for the correct design of mounting rails and equipment. It deals with specific steel mounting rails satisfying the requirements and gives additional dimensional data and loading requirements applicable to such rails.
Note 1: BS EN 60715 covers the “Top hat" section, "C" section, and "G" section.
Note 2: In applications where the mounting rail is used as an earthing conductor, the relevant product standard applies. The user wants them to be easy to fix, remove and rearrange.
Who is BS EN 60715‒Standardized mounting rails for?
BS EN 60715 on standardized mounting rails is useful for:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of low-voltage switchgear and control gear
- Dealers and distributors of low-voltage switchgear and control gear
- Designers of low-voltage switchgear and control gear
- Test /service providers for low-voltage switchgear and control gear
Why should you use BS EN 60715‒Standardized mounting rails?
Mounting rails are constructed to hold the electrical devices in them, for electrical and mechanical equipment. They are placed on a mounting panel or an enclosure profile.
BS EN 60715 discuss standardized mounting on rails for mechanical support of low-voltage switchgear and control gear, electrical accessories, and similar devices. It gives you the detailed design and material of specific steel rails which helps you for manufacturing good quality mounting rails.
BS EN 60715 specifies the two methods, that are used for fixing a device on a rail that is either directly by clipping on the rail or by means of a variety of accessories such as sliding nuts and hooked or T-headed bolts. It advises and guides the users, for the suitability of the methods, for the form of mounting, as rail mounting can affect the performance of equipment.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 60715:2017 supersedes BS EN 60715:2001, which is withdrawn. BS EN 60715:2017 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- The electrical function of the rail for protective earthing is covered by the relevant product standard
- The document has been editorially updated to bring it into compliance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2:2016, and drawings have been updated to bring them in compliance with ISO tolerancing and drawing standards
