What is BS IEC 60317-4 – Solderable enamelled round copper winding wire about?
BS IEC 60317 series discusses standards for winding wires. BS IEC 60317-4 focuses on Solderable polyurethane enamelled round copper wire, class 130. BS IEC 60317-4 forms an element of a series of standards that deals with insulated wires used for windings in electrical equipment.
BS IEC 60317-4 specifies the requirements of solderable enamelled round copper winding wire of class 130 with a sole coating based on polyurethane resin, which may be modified provided it retains the chemical identity of the original resin and meets all specified wire requirements.
BS IEC 60317-4 also specifies the range of nominal conductor diameters.
Who is BS IEC 60317-4 - Solderable enamelled round copper winding wire for?
BS IEC 60317-4 on a solderable enamelled round copper winding wire is relevant to:
- Copper wire manufacturers
- Manufacturers of applications that require electrical transference
- Manufacturers of electrical applications
- Electrical engineers
- Mechanical engineers
Why should you use BS IEC 60317-4 - Solderable enamelled round copper winding wire?
Winding wires are largely used in the construction of applications such as transformers, motors, and generators. The main purpose of a winding wire is to interchange electrical energy with magnetic energy.
BS IEC 60317-4 includes winding wires with fibre covering polyurethane and provides two grades of thickness for coatings:
- Grade 1: 0,018 mm up to and including 2,000 mm
- Grade 2: 0,020 mm up to and including 2,000 mm
BS EN IEC 60317-4 gives values for resistance to abrasion for these two grades along with reference to standards for recommended dimensions, heat shock, electrical resistance, springiness, elongation, and flexibility, amongst other parameters.
Adopting the specifications for the particular type of winding wire in compliance with BS EN IEC 60317-4 provides you with properties such as mechanical strength, temperature and heat resistance remain intact for the optimal performance of your specific application.
IEC 60317-4 help to make the right production decisions based on thickness and grade and ensures durability and the long service life of solderable polyurethane enamelled round copper wires.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS IEC 60317-4:2015 supersedes BS EN 60317-4:1995, which is withdrawn. BS IEC 60317-4:2015 has some technical changes with respect to BS EN 60317-4:1995. These include:
- New 3.2.3 containing requirements for appearance
- Revision to references to IEC 60317-0-1:2013 to clarify that their application is normative
- Consolidation of 17.1 and 17.2 of the solderability requirements
- Revision to Clause 19, dielectric dissipation factor
