Live working - Insulating hollow tubes for electrical purposes

Applies to insulating hollow tubes made of synthetic materials and intended for tools and equipment for work on systems operating at voltages above 1 kV.

Arbeiten unter Spannung - Isolierende hohle Rohre für elektrotechnische Zwecke

Travaux sous tension - Tubes creux isolants pour travaux électriques

S'applique aux tubes creux isolants réalisés en matériaux synthétiques et destinés à la fabrication d'outils et de matériels pour travaux sur réseaux de tension de service au-dessus de 1 kV.

Delo pod napetostjo - Izolacijske prazne cevi za uporabo v elektrotehniki (IEC 61235:1993, spremenjen)

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
03-Aug-1995
Withdrawal Date
29-Feb-1996
ICS
13.340.20 - Head protective equipment
 
29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes
Technical Committee
CLC/TC 78 - Equipment and tools for live working
Drafting Committee
IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
Parallel Committee
IEC/TC 78 - IEC_TC_78
Current Stage
6060 - Document made available - Publishing
Start Date
04-Aug-1995
Completion Date
04-Aug-1995
Ref Project
SIST EN 61235:2001 - Live working - Insulating hollow tubes for electrical purposes

Overview

EN 61235:1995 (adopted as SIST EN 61235:2001) is a European adoption of IEC 61235:1993 (amended) published by CLC. The standard covers insulating hollow tubes made of synthetic materials intended for tools and equipment used in live working on electrical systems operating at voltages above 1 kV. It sets out the scope and requirements that help ensure safe use of hollow insulating tubes for working on energized equipment.

Key Topics

The standard addresses the principal technical aspects required to ensure safety and performance of insulating hollow tubes for live working. Core topics include:

  • Scope and definitions for insulating hollow tubes intended for live-line work above 1 kV.
  • Material considerations, specifying the use of suitable synthetic insulating materials (selection and expected properties).
  • Design and dimensions, covering tube geometry and construction appropriate for insulating tools and accessories.
  • Electrical insulation requirements, ensuring adequate dielectric performance for live working applications.
  • Mechanical performance, including strength and durability expectations during normal use.
  • Marking and identification, requirements for durable markings that indicate compliance, rated voltage range, manufacturer and relevant information.
  • Testing and conformity, general provisions for type and routine tests to verify safety and performance (as aligned with IEC/EN practices).

Note: This summary lists the standard’s main technical topics at a high level; consult the full EN 61235 text for specific test methods, limits and procedural details.

Applications

EN 61235 is used to ensure safety and compatibility of insulating hollow tubes in live working contexts. Typical applications and users:

  • Manufacturers of insulating tubes and live-line tools (design, product development, quality control).
  • Electrical utilities and contractors performing maintenance or live-line work on high-voltage systems (>1 kV).
  • Safety officers and procurement teams specifying compliant insulating equipment.
  • Testing and certification bodies assessing conformity to European/IEC live-working equipment requirements.

Practical use cases include insulated extensions, protective sleeves, and hollow insulating components integrated into tools for overhead line work and substation maintenance.

Related standards

  • Identified as identical with IEC 61235:1993 (as amended) and adopted regionally (e.g., SIST EN 61235:2001).
  • Commonly used alongside other IEC/EN standards governing live working equipment and electrical safety; consult the full standards framework when specifying complete live-working systems.

Keywords: EN 61235, IEC 61235, live working, insulating hollow tubes, electrical safety, insulating tools, high-voltage equipment, synthetic insulating materials.

Frequently Asked Questions

EN 61235:1995 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Live working - Insulating hollow tubes for electrical purposes". This standard covers: Applies to insulating hollow tubes made of synthetic materials and intended for tools and equipment for work on systems operating at voltages above 1 kV.

Applies to insulating hollow tubes made of synthetic materials and intended for tools and equipment for work on systems operating at voltages above 1 kV.

EN 61235:1995 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.340.20 - Head protective equipment; 29.120.10 - Conduits for electrical purposes. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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Standards Content (Sample)


2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Delo pod napetostjo - Izolacijske prazne cevi za uporabo v elektrotehniki (IEC 61235:1993, spremenjen)Arbeiten unter Spannung - Isolierende hohle Rohre für elektrotechnische ZweckeTravaux sous tension - Tubes creux isolants pour travaux électriquesLive working - Insulating hollow tubes for electrical purposes29.120.10Conduits for electrical purposes13.260Protection against electric shock. Live workingICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 61235:1995SIST EN 61235:2001en01-september-2001SIST EN 61235:2001SLOVENSKI
STANDARD
SIST EN 61235:200
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