BS EN 61212-1:2006

Insulating materials. Industrial rigid round laminated tubes and rods based on thermosetting resins for electrical purposes. Definitions, designations and general requirements | Status: Current

1 Scope This part of IEC 61212 gives the definitions related to the designations to be used for, and the general requirements to be fulfilled by, industrial rigid round laminated tubes and rods for electrical purposes made with any of the following resins as the binder: phenolic, epoxy (epoxide), melamine and silicone. The following reinforcements may be used either singly or in combination: cellulosic paper, woven cotton cloth, woven glass cloth, mica paper. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone. Safety warning: It is the responsibility of the user of the methods contained or referred to in this document to ensure that they are used in a safe manner.