What is BS EN 62631-3-1 - Dielectric and resistive properties of solid insulating materials about ?
BS EN 62631-3-1 is an international standard on the evaluation of dielectric and resistive properties of solid insulating materials that enable the prevention of electrical failures in electrical applications.
BS EN 62631-3-1 covers a method of test for the determination of volume resistance and volume resistivity of electrical insulation materials by applying a DC voltage.
Who is BS EN 62631-3-1 - Dielectric and resistive properties of solid insulating materials for ?
BS EN 62631-3-1 on dielectric and resistive properties is relevant to:
- Manufacturers and suppliers of insulating materials
- Dealers and importers of insulating materials
- Quality testing personnel
- Safety assurance services
- Product design engineers
- Electrical engineers
Why should you use BS EN 62631-3-1 - Dielectric and resistive properties of solid insulating materials ?
Insulating materials are used in general to electrically isolate components of an electrical system from each other and from the earth. Solid insulating material also provides mechanical support. For these purposes, it is generally desirable to have the insulation resistance as high as possible, consistent with acceptable mechanical, chemical, and heat resistance properties.
BS EN 62631-3-1 provides users with a test method for the determination of resistive properties such as volume resistance and volume resistivity. BS EN 62631-3-1 also provides users with a step-by-step procedure for the method, enabling users to do the method correctly.
BS EN 62631-3-1 provides guidance on significance, method of test, equipment, calibration, test specimen, procedures for specific materials, test procedure, test report, repeatability and reproducibility, facilitating the usability for application and assessment of insulation resistance in electrical applications.
Compliance with BS EN 62631-3-1 can assist you in selecting insulating materials that offer high insulation resistance leading to efficiency, durability, and performance in electrical applications application.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 62631-3-1:2016 supersedes BS 6233:1982, which is withdrawn. The following significant technical changes:
- IEC 60093 has been completely revised, both editorially and technically, and incorporated into the new IEC 62631 series
- Test methods have been updated to current day state of the art
- Volume and surface resistance and resistivity are now separated to appear in this part of IEC 62631 and IEC 62631-3-2, respectively
