EN IEC 60072-2:2025
(Main)Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines - Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180 to 2 360
Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines - Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180 to 2 360
IEC 60072-2: 2025 covers the majority of rotating electrical machines for industrial purposes within the dimension range and output powers: - Foot-mounted: shaft heights: 355 mm to 1 000 mm. - Flange-mounted: pitch circle diameter of flange: 1 180 mm to 2 360 mm. It gives tables of fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and their tolerances. However, the variety of construction and the wide range of applications for the large machines with shaft heights above 315 mm have led to the establishment of a relatively large number of values for the dimension in order to cover all possible constructions. Owing to this, the present part covers a wider range than IEC 60072-1 within which range values suitable for all designs or for a more detailed standardization can be chosen. NOTE The mounting dimensions given in this document for shaft heights 355 mm and 400 mm have been chosen from values given in IEC 60072-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete revision on the basis of IEC 60072-1; b) additional tolerances and measurements for shafts and flanges (DIN SPEC 42955).
Maße und Leistungsreihen für drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 2: Baugrößen 355 bis 1000 und Flanschgrößen 1180 bis 2360
Dimensions et séries de puissance des machines électriques tournantes - Partie 2 : Désignation des carcasses entre 355 et 1 000 et des brides entre 1 180 et 2 360
IEC 60072-2:2025 couvre la majorité des machines électriques tournantes pour usages industriels dans la gamme des dimensions et les puissances: - Fixation par pattes: hauteurs d'axes: 355 mm à 1 000 mm. - Fixation par bride: diamètre du cercle primitif de la bride: 1 180 mm à 2 360 mm. Elle donne les tableaux des dimensions de fixation, des dimensions des bouts d'arbre et de leurs tolérances. Toutefois, la diversité des conceptions et la vaste gamme d'applications des grandes machines présentant des hauteurs d'axes supérieures à 315 mm ont conduit à l'établissement d'un nombre relativement important de valeurs de dimensions afin de couvrir toutes les conceptions possibles. De ce fait, la présente partie couvre une gamme de dimensions plus large que l'IEC 60072-1, parmi lesquelles des valeurs appropriées peuvent être choisies pour toutes les conceptions ou pour effectuer une normalisation plus détaillée. NOTE Les dimensions de fixation indiquées dans le présent document pour des hauteurs d'axes de 355 mm et 400 mm ont été choisies à partir des valeurs fournies dans l'IEC 60072-1. Cette deuxième édition annule et remplace la première édition parue en 1990. Cette édition constitue une révision technique. Cette édition inclut les modifications techniques majeures suivantes par rapport à l'édition précédente: a) révision complète par rapport à l'IEC 60072-1; b) ajout de tolérances et de mesurages pour les arbres et les brides (DIN SPEC 42955).
Dimenzije in izhodni nizi za električne rotacijske stroje - 2. del: Velikosti ohišij od 355 do 1000 in prirobnic od 1180 do 2360 (IEC 60072-2:2025)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 23-Oct-2025
- Technical Committee
- CLC/TC 2 - Rotating machinery
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
- Start Date
- 24-Oct-2025
- Due Date
- 14-Apr-2025
- Completion Date
- 24-Oct-2025
Overview
EN IEC 60072-2:2025 (CLC adoption of IEC 60072-2) specifies standardized dimensions and output series for large rotating electrical machines. The standard covers foot‑mounted machines with shaft heights 355 mm to 1 000 mm and flange‑mounted machines with flange pitch circle diameters 1 180 mm to 2 360 mm. It replaces the earlier edition (1990) and constitutes a technical revision that aligns with IEC 60072-1 and adds tolerances and measurements (including input from DIN SPEC 42955).
Keywords: EN IEC 60072-2:2025, dimensions rotating electrical machines, frame numbers 355 to 1000, flange numbers 1180 to 2360.
Key Topics
- Scope and designations - Definitions for foot‑mounted, flange‑mounted and combined mounting arrangements; frame and flange number ranges.
- Dimensional symbols and sketches - Standard letter symbols (H, A, B, D, E, F, M, N, P, etc.) with mandatory and optional dimensions and illustrative sketches.
- Fixing dimensions - Tables specifying centre‑to‑centre fixing distances, foot widths, flange outside diameters and pitch circle diameters for the covered frame and flange ranges.
- Shaft end dimensions & tolerances - Standard diameters, keyways, thread sizes and geometric tolerances for shaft extensions.
- Flange dimensions & tolerances - Tables for flange thickness, bolt circle, hole sizes and related tolerances.
- Methods of measurement - Procedures for assessing shaft extension runout, spigot/shaft concentricity and flange face perpendicularity.
- Preferred rated output values - Guidance on standardized output series for interchangeability and specification.
Applications
- Ensures mechanical interchangeability of large motors and generators across manufacturers.
- Used in machine design, procurement, installation, and maintenance: foundation and coupling design, shaft and flange mating, retrofits and replacements.
- Helps OEMs, motor manufacturers and engineering consultancies to create compatible mounting interfaces and reduce custom machining.
- Essential for test labs and certification bodies verifying dimensional conformity and runout/perpendicularity tolerances.
Who uses this standard
- Mechanical and electrical design engineers
- Motor and generator manufacturers
- Plant maintenance and reliability engineers
- Procurement and specification writers
- Test laboratories and conformity assessors
Related Standards
- IEC 60072-1 (frames 56 to 400)
- IEC 60034-7 (mounting arrangements, IM code)
- ISO 1101, ISO 128-3, ISO 286, ISO 273, ISO 2768, ISO 3
- DIN SPEC 42955 (shaft and flange tolerances referenced)
EN IEC 60072-2:2025 is the authoritative reference for specifying large rotating machine mounting and shaft/flange interfaces to ensure compatibility, reduce installation risk and simplify component sourcing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN IEC 60072-2:2025 is a standard published by CLC. Its full title is "Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines - Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180 to 2 360". This standard covers: IEC 60072-2: 2025 covers the majority of rotating electrical machines for industrial purposes within the dimension range and output powers: - Foot-mounted: shaft heights: 355 mm to 1 000 mm. - Flange-mounted: pitch circle diameter of flange: 1 180 mm to 2 360 mm. It gives tables of fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and their tolerances. However, the variety of construction and the wide range of applications for the large machines with shaft heights above 315 mm have led to the establishment of a relatively large number of values for the dimension in order to cover all possible constructions. Owing to this, the present part covers a wider range than IEC 60072-1 within which range values suitable for all designs or for a more detailed standardization can be chosen. NOTE The mounting dimensions given in this document for shaft heights 355 mm and 400 mm have been chosen from values given in IEC 60072-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete revision on the basis of IEC 60072-1; b) additional tolerances and measurements for shafts and flanges (DIN SPEC 42955).
IEC 60072-2: 2025 covers the majority of rotating electrical machines for industrial purposes within the dimension range and output powers: - Foot-mounted: shaft heights: 355 mm to 1 000 mm. - Flange-mounted: pitch circle diameter of flange: 1 180 mm to 2 360 mm. It gives tables of fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and their tolerances. However, the variety of construction and the wide range of applications for the large machines with shaft heights above 315 mm have led to the establishment of a relatively large number of values for the dimension in order to cover all possible constructions. Owing to this, the present part covers a wider range than IEC 60072-1 within which range values suitable for all designs or for a more detailed standardization can be chosen. NOTE The mounting dimensions given in this document for shaft heights 355 mm and 400 mm have been chosen from values given in IEC 60072-1. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition: a) complete revision on the basis of IEC 60072-1; b) additional tolerances and measurements for shafts and flanges (DIN SPEC 42955).
EN IEC 60072-2:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.160.01 - Rotating machinery in general. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN IEC 60072-2:2025 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-februar-2026
Dimenzije in izhodni nizi za električne rotacijske stroje - 2. del: Velikosti ohišij od
355 do 1000 in prirobnic od 1180 do 2360 (IEC 60072-2:2025)
Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines - Part 2: Frame numbers
355 to 1000 and flange numbers 1180 to 2360 (IEC 60072-2:2025)
Maße und Leistungsreihen für drehende elektrische Maschinen - Teil 2: Baugrößen 355
bis 1000 und Flanschgrößen 1180 bis 2360 (IEC 60072-2:2025)
Dimensions et séries de puissances des machines électriques tournantes - Partie 2:
Désignation des carcasses entre 355 et 1000 et des brides entre 1180 et 2360 (IEC
60072-2:2025)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN IEC 60072-2:2025
ICS:
29.160.01 Rotacijski stroji na splošno Rotating machinery in
general
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN IEC 60072-2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM October 2025
ICS 29.160.01
English Version
Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines -
Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180
to 2 360
(IEC 60072-2:2025)
Dimensions et séries de puissance des machines Maße und Leistungsreihen für drehende elektrische
électriques tournantes - Partie 2 : Désignation des Maschinen - Teil 2: Baugrößen 355 bis 1000 und
carcasses entre 355 et 1 000 et des brides entre 1 180 et 2 Flanschgrößen 1180 bis 2360
360 (IEC 60072-2:2025)
(IEC 60072-2:2025)
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Ref. No. EN IEC 60072-2:2025 E
European foreword
The text of document 2/2208/CDV, future edition 2 of IEC 60072-2, prepared by TC 2 "Rotating
machinery" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and approved by CENELEC as
The following dates are fixed:
• latest date by which the document has to be implemented at national (dop) 2026-10-31
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2028-10-31
document have to be withdrawn
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60072-2:2025 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
In the official version, for Bibliography, the following notes have to be added for the standard indicated:
IEC 60034-7 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60034-7
IEC 60072-1 NOTE Approved as EN IEC 60072-1
ISO 128-3 NOTE Approved as EN ISO 128-3
ISO 273 NOTE Approved as EN 20273
ISO 286 series NOTE Approved as EN ISO 286 series
ISO 1101 NOTE Approved as EN ISO 1101
ISO 2768-1 NOTE Approved as EN 22768-1
IEC 60072-2 ®
Edition 2.0 2025-09
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines -
Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180 to 2 360
ICS 29.160.01 ISBN 978-2-8327-0653-4
IEC 60072-2:2025-09(en)
IEC 60072-2:2025 © IEC 2025
CONTENTS
FOREWORD. 2
1 Scope . 4
2 Normative references . 4
3 Terms and definitions . 4
4 Symbols . 4
4.1 Letter symbols for dimensions . 4
4.2 Dimensional sketches. 6
5 Designations of machines . 7
5.1 Foot-mounted machines . 7
5.2 Flange-mounted machines . 7
5.3 Foot- and flange mounted machines . 7
5.4 Shaft extension . 7
6 Fixing dimensions . 7
6.1 Foot-mounted machines . 7
6.2 Flange-mounted machines . 10
7 Shaft end dimensions and tolerances . 10
8 Methods of measurement . 11
8.1 Shaft extensions run out . 11
8.2 Concentricity of spigot and shaft . 12
8.3 Perpendicularity of mounting face of flange to shaft . 12
9 Preferred rated output values . 13
Bibliography . 14
Figure 1 – Dimensional sketches . 6
Figure 2 – Illustration of the measurement of shaft extensions runout . 12
Figure 3 – Illustration of the measurement of concentricity . 12
Figure 4 – Illustration of the measurement of perpendicularity . 13
Table 1 – Dimensions H and A . 8
Table 2 – Dimension H and B . 9
Table 3 – Dimensions and tolerances for flanges with pitch circle diameters from
1 180 mm to 2 360 mm . 10
Table 4 – Dimensions and tolerances for shaft ends . 11
IEC 60072-2:2025 © IEC 2025
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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Dimensions and output series for rotating electrical machines -
Part 2: Frame numbers 355 to 1 000 and flange numbers 1 180 to 2 360
FOREWORD
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IEC 60072-2 has been prepared by IEC technical committee TC 2: Rotating machinery. It is an
International Standard.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1990. This edition
constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous
edition:
a) complete revision on the basis of IEC 60072-1;
b) additional tolerances and measurements for shafts and flanges (DIN SPEC 42955).
IEC 60072-2:2025 © IEC 2025
The text of this International Standard is based on the following documents:
Draft Report on voting
2/2208/CDV 2/2240/RVC
Full information on the voting for its approval can be found in the report on voting indicated in
the above table.
The language used for the development of this International Standard is English
This document was drafted in accordance with ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, and developed in
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A list of all parts in the IEC 60072 series, published under the general title Dimensions and
Output series for rotating electrical machines, can be found on the IEC website.
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stability date indicated on the IEC website under webstore.iec.ch in the data related to the
specific document. At this date, the document will be
– reconfirmed,
– withdrawn, or
– revised.
IEC 60072-2:2025 © IEC 2025
1 Scope
This part of IEC 60072 covers the majority of rotating electrical machines for industrial purposes
within the dimension range and output powers:
– Foot-mounted: shaft heights: 355 mm to 1 000 mm.
– Flange-mounted: pitch circle diameter of flange: 1 180 mm to 2 360 mm.
It gives tables of fixing dimensions, shaft extension dimensions and their tolerances. However,
the variety of construction and the wide range of applications for the large machines with shaft
heights above 315 mm have led to the establishment of a relatively large number of values for
the dimension in order to cover all possible constructions. Owing to this, the present part covers
a wider range than IEC 60072-1 within which range values suitable for all designs or for a more
detailed standardization can be chosen.
NOTE The mounting dimensions given in this document for shaft heights 355 mm and 400 mm have been chosen
from values given in IEC 60072-1.
2 Normative references
There are no normative references in this document.
3 Terms and definitions
No terms and definitions are listed in this document.
ISO and IEC maintain terminology databases for use in standardization at the following
addresses:
– IEC Electropedia: available at https://www.electropedia.org/
– ISO Online browsing platform: available at https://www.iso.org/obp
4 Symbols
4.1 Letter symbols for dimensions
The dimensional sketches in 4.2 illustrate the symbols defined below. Mandatory dimensions
are marked with *.
*A distance between centre-lines of fixing holes (end view)
AA width of the end of the foot (end view)
AB over-all dimension across the feet (end view)
AC maximum diameter (envelope size) of the machine (e.g. fan cover; excluded are terminal box and
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