IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003
(Amendment)Amendment 2 - Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
Amendment 2 - Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)
Amendment 2
Amendement 2 - Conducteurs et câbles isolés au polychlorure de vinyle, de tension nominale au plus égale à 450/750 V. - Partie 5: Câbles souples
Amendement 2
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 18-Jun-2003
- Technical Committee
- TC 20 - Electric cables
- Drafting Committee
- WG 17 - TC 20/WG 17
- Current Stage
- DELPUB - Deleted Publication
- Start Date
- 29-Sep-2011
- Completion Date
- 26-Oct-2025
Relations
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
- Effective Date
- 05-Sep-2023
Overview
IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003 is Amendment 2 to the international standard covering polyvinyl chloride (PVC) insulated flexible cables (cords) with rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. Developed by the IEC Technical Committee 20 on Electric Cables, this amendment refines specifications, testing methods, and terminology for flexible PVC insulated cables primarily used in low-voltage electrical applications. It ensures enhanced safety, performance, and interoperability for cord-type cables in industrial and consumer environments.
This amendment aligns with IEC’s continuous efforts to update cable standards by introducing revised test procedures, terminology standardization, and dimension calculations based on IEC 60719 for outer dimensions. It supports manufacturers, installers, and engineers in producing and selecting cables that meet global quality and safety benchmarks.
Key Topics
Scope & Terminology Updates
- Replaces “nominal voltage” with the more accurate term “rated voltage” throughout the document to clarify cable rating representation.
- Removes IEC 60885 from normative references to streamline applicable standards for flexible cables.
Testing Standards & Methods
The amendment updates key mechanical and electrical tests for cable insulation and sheathing to reflect improved methodologies and ensure cable durability under operational stresses:- Mechanical Properties Tests - Tensile strength before and after ageing, loss of mass, pressure at high temperature, bending at low temperature, and heat shock.
- Electrical Properties Tests - Insulation resistance and non-contamination to ensure cable safety and reliability under rated voltages.
- Test methods are harmonized with IEC 60811 series standards, recognized for comprehensive cable testing procedures.
- Adds new notes on calculation of mean outer dimensions according to IEC 60719 to guarantee consistent manufacturing tolerances.
Cable Dimensions and Construction
- Updates specifications for insulation thickness, sheath thickness, and overall cable diameter to ensure compliance with mechanical and electrical performance requirements.
- Tables defining general data such as nominal conductor cross-section, insulation properties, and minimal insulation resistance are revised to reflect tested limits.
Removal of Unused Sections
- Clause regarding flat non-sheathed cords is marked “Not used” to focus on relevant cable types.
Bibliography Additions
- Incorporates IEC 60719 standard for dimension calculations to provide reference for manufacturers.
Applications
IEC 60227-5 Amendment 2 targets flexible PVC insulated cords used in a wide range of low-voltage applications including:
- Power supply cables for appliances, tools, and portable equipment.
- Extension cords, flexible connection cables, and industrial power cords.
- Wiring in residential, commercial, and light industrial installations requiring robust, flexible cabling solutions.
- Replacement or design of flexible cables to meet up-to-date international performance standards ensuring compatibility and safety.
This standard amendment enhances the reliability and safety of flexible PVC insulated cords by defining precise test criteria and dimensional requirements that reduce failure risks from mechanical stress, environmental exposure, and electrical loading.
Related Standards
- IEC 60227 (series) - Core standards for PVC insulated cables of rated voltages up to 450/750 V covering various cable constructions and types.
- IEC 60811 (series) - Detailed test procedures for cable insulation and sheath materials that serve as testing references in this amendment.
- IEC 60719 - Standard for calculating the lower and upper limits of cable outer dimensions, referenced for mean dimension specifications in flexible cords.
Compliance with IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003 ensures that flexible cables meet globally recognized technical requirements, supporting international trade, safety regulations, and quality assurance in electrical installations. This amendment reflects the latest industry consensus, offering practical value for manufacturers, testers, regulatory bodies, and end-users focused on safe, reliable, and standardized flexible cables.
Frequently Asked Questions
IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Amendment 2 - Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables of rated voltages up to and including 450/750 V. - Part 5: Flexible cables (cords)". This standard covers: Amendment 2
Amendment 2
IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.060.20 - Cables. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
IEC 60227-5:1997/AMD2:2003 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to IEC 60227-5:1997, IEC 60227-5:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60227-5
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
AMENDEMENT 2
AMENDMENT 2
2003-06
Amendement 2
Conducteurs et câbles isolés au polychlorure
de vinyle, de tension assignée au plus égale
à 450/750 V –
Partie 5:
Câbles souples
Amendment 2
Polyvinyl chloride insulated cables
of rated voltages up to and including
450/750 V –
Part 5:
Flexible cables (cords)
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– 2 – 60227-5 Amend 2 CEI:2003
AVANT-PROPOS
Le présent amendement a été établi par le comité d'études 20 de la CEI: Câbles électriques.
Le texte de cet amendement est issu des documents suivants:
FDIS Rapport de vote
20/626/FDIS 20/641/RVD
Le rapport de vote indiqué dans le tableau ci-dessus donne toute information sur le vote ayant
abouti à l'approbation de cet amendement.
Le comité a décidé que le contenu de la publication de base et de ses amendements ne sera
pas modifié avant 2008. A cette date, la publication sera
• reconduite;
• supprimée;
• remplacée par une édition révisée, ou
• amendée.
_____________
Page 2
SOMMAIRE
Supprimer le Tableau 4 de la liste des tableaux.
Pages 4 et 6
Dans le titre remplacer «tension nominale» par «tension assignée».
Page 6
1.1 Domaine d’application
Dans la deuxième ligne du premier paragraphe remplacer «tension nominale» par «tension
assignée».
1.2 Références normatives
Supprimer la CEI 60885 de la liste.
Page 8
2.2 Tension nominale
Remplacer le titre existant par ce qui suit:
«Tension assignée»
60227-5 Amend. 2 IEC:2003 – 3 –
FOREWORD
This amendment has been prepared by IEC technical committee 20: Electric cables.
The text of this amendment is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
20/626/FDIS 20/641/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this amendment can be found in the report
on voting indicated in the above table.
The committee has decided that the contents of the base publication and its amendments will
remain unchanged until 2008. At this date, the publication will be
• reconfirmed;
• withdrawn;
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
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Page 3
CONTENTS
Delete Table 4 from the list of tables.
Pages 5 and 7
Title
This change concerns the French text only.
Page 7
1.1 Scope
This change concerns the French text only.
1.2 Normative references
Delete IEC 60885 from the list.
Page 9
This change concerns the French text only.
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Pages 10 (18, 22 et 28)
Tableaux 1 (5, 7 et 9)
Ajouter au bas de chaque tableau la note suivante:
NOTE Les dimensions extérieures moyennes ont été calculées en accord avec la CEI 60719 .
Page 10
Tableau 2 – Essais concernant les câbles du type 60227 IEC 41
Remplacer les lignes 2.2, 2.3, 3, 4, 5 et 6 par celles qui suivent:
12 3 4
Méthode d'essai décrite dans:
N° de Catégorie
Essai
de l'essai
réf.
Norme CEI Paragraphe
2.2 Mesure de l'épaisseur de l'enveloppe isolante T, S CEI 60227-2 1.9
2.3 Mesure des dimensions extérieures T, S CEI 60227-2 1.11
3 Propriétés mécaniques de l'enveloppe isolante
3.1 Essai de traction avant et après vieillissement T CEI 60811-1-1 9.1
CEI 60811-1-2 8.1
3.2 Essai de perte de masse T CEI 60811-3-2 8.1
4 Essai de pression à température élevée T CEI 60811-3-1 8.1
5 Elasticité à basse température
5.1 Essai de pliage de l'enveloppe isolante à basse T CEI 60811-1-4 8.1
température
6 Essai de choc thermique T CEI 60811-3-1 9.1
Page 12
3 Câble souple méplat sans gaine
Remplacer le titre et le texte de cet article par le texte suivant:
3 Non utilisé
Page 16
4.3.2 Enveloppe isolante
Dans le dernier alinéa, remplacer « colonne 6 » par « colonne 7 ».
4.3.4 Diamètre extérieur
Remplacer la phrase existante par ce qui suit:
Le diamètre extérieur moyen doit être compris dans les limites données dans le tableau 5,
colonnes 5 et 6.
60227-5 Amend. 2 IEC:2003 – 5 –
Pages 11 (19, 23 and 29)
Tables 1 (5, 7 and 9)
Add the following note at the bottom of each table:
NOTE The mean overall dimensions have been calculated in accordance with IEC 60719.
Page 11
Table 2 – Tests for type 60227 IEC 41
Replace rows 2.2, 2.3, 3, 4, 5 and 6 by the following:
12 3 4
Test method described in:
Category
Ref. No. Test
of test
IEC Standard Subclause
2.2 Measurement of insulation thickness T, S IEC 60227-2 1.9
2.3 Measurement of overall dimensions T, S IEC 60227-2 1.11
3 Mechanical properties of insulation
3.1 Tensile test before and after ageing T IEC 60811-1-1 9.1
IEC 60811-1-2 8.1
3.2 Loss of mass test T IEC 60811-3-2 8.1
4 Pressure test at high temperature T IEC 60811-3-1 8.1
5 Elasticity at low temperature
5.1 Bending test for insulation at low temperature T IEC 60811-1-4 8.1
6 Heat shock test T IEC 60811-3-1 9.1
Page 13
3 Flat non-sheathed cord
Replace the title and the text of this clause by the following text:
3 Not used
Page 17
4.3.2 Insulation
In the last paragraph, replace “column 6” by “column 7”.
4.3.4 Overall diameter
Replace the existing text by the following:
Delete the existing phrase and replace it by the following:
The mean overall diameter shall be within the limits given in table 5, columns 5 and 6.
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Page 18
Tableau 6 – Essais concernant les câbles du type 227 IEC 43
Dans la ligne 2.1, remplacer « CEI 60227-4 » par « CEI 60227-5 ».
Page 20
5.2 Tension nominale
Remplacer le titre existant par ce qui suit :
«Tension assignée»
Page 24
Tableau 8 – Essais concernant les câbles du type 60227 IEC 52
Remplacer les lignes 3, 4, 5, 6 et 7 par celles qui suivent :
12 3 4
Méthode d'essai décrite dans:
Catégorie
N° de réf Essai
de l'essai
Norme CEI Paragraphe
3 Propriétés mécaniques de l'enveloppe isolante
3.1 Essai de traction avant et après vieillissement T CEI 60811-1-1 9.1
CEI 60811-1-2 8.1
3.2 Essai de perte de masse T CEI 60811-3-2 8.1
4 Propriétés mécaniques de la gaine
4.1 Essai de traction avant et après vieillissement T CEI 60811-1-1 9.2
CEI 60811-1-2 8.1
4.2 Essai de perte de masse T CEI 60811-3-2 8.2
5 Essai de pression à température élevée
5.1 Enveloppe isolante T CEI 60811-3-1 8.1
5.2 Gaine T CEI 60811-3-1 8.2
6 Elasticité et résistance au choc mécanique
à basse température
6.1 Essai de pliage de l'enveloppe isolante à basse T CEI 60811-1-4 8.1
température
6.2 Essai de pliage de la gaine à basse températur
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