EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998
(Amendment)Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps
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Lampensockel und -fassungen sowie Lehren zur Kontrolle der Austauschbarkeit und Sicherheit - Teil 1: Lampensockel
Culots de lampes et douilles ainsi que calibres pour le contrôle de l'interchangeabilité et de la sécurité - Partie 1: Culots de lampes
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Vznožki in okovi sijalk skupaj s kalibri za nadzorovanje izmenljivosti in varnosti – 1. del: Vznožki sijalk
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 01-Apr-1998
- Withdrawal Date
- 31-Mar-2005
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 34 - 'Lamps and related equipment
- Drafting Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Parallel Committee
- IEC/SC 34B - IEC_SC_34B
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 02-Apr-1998
- Completion Date
- 02-Apr-1998
Relations
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2023
Overview
EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 (Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps) is a European adoption/amendment of the IEC 60061 series published under the CLC. This document (Amendment A21) updates Part 1 on lamp caps (also known as bulb bases) to clarify requirements for interchangeability and safety. National translations (e.g., SIST EN 60061-1:1999/A21:1999) reflect local publication. To view the complete, authoritative text and any further updates, subscribe to the IEC 60061 database.
Key Topics
The standard focuses on practical, safety-oriented controls for lamp caps and includes the following technical topics:
- Definitions and scope related to lamp caps and associated gauges for interchangeability testing.
- Dimensional and mechanical requirements to ensure correct fit and mechanical compatibility between lamps and holders.
- Interchangeability control criteria-procedures and gauges used to confirm that a lamp cap will properly fit intended holders.
- Safety considerations covering secure seating, prevention of accidental contact, and overall mechanical stability in service.
- Marking and identification requirements to aid correct selection and safe replacement of lamp caps.
- Reference to test methods and compliance checks that manufacturers and test laboratories use to validate conformity.
(Exact test procedures and numerical dimensions are contained in the full IEC/EN text; consult the IEC 60061 database for authoritative details.)
Applications
EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 is used where reliable interchangeability and safe operation of lighting products are required:
- Lamp and lighting manufacturers: design and production of compliant lamp caps (bulb bases) and accessories.
- Test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies: performing mechanical and interchangeability checks using gauges specified by the series.
- Component suppliers and OEMs: ensuring parts meet standardized fit and safety expectations across markets.
- Regulatory and safety inspectors: verifying installations and products comply with recognized standards.
- Procurement and specification writers: specifying compatible lamp caps and holders for fixtures and systems.
Related Standards
- IEC 60061 series - complete guidance on lamp caps, holders and gauges (Part 1 covers lamp caps).
- Other EN/IEC lighting and electrical safety standards that govern electrical insulation, mechanical safety and performance testing.
For the full technical text, compliance tables and dimensional data, subscribe to the IEC 60061 database or obtain the official EN/IEC publication via your national standards body.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 is a amendment published by CLC. Its full title is "Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability and safety - Part 1: Lamp caps". This standard covers: Subscribe to IEC 60061 Database to access the full and updated content of the series.
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EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.140.10 - Lamp caps and holders. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 60061-1:1993. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 60061-1:1993/A21:1998 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2009/125/EC, 73/23/EEC. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60061-
1:1999/A21:1999
prva izdaja
STANDARD
julij 1999
Lamp caps and holders together with gauges for the control of interchangeability
and safety -- Part 1: Lamp caps - Amendment A21 (IEC 60061-1:1969/ A21:1998)
ICS 29.140.10 Refer
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