SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011
Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 271: Heat-shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
- Abstract
IEC 60684-3-271:2011 gives the requirements for four types of heat-shrinkable, flame retarded, fluid resistant, elastomer sleevings, nominal shrink ratio of 2:1. - Type A: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type B: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type C: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C - Type D: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. The significant technical change from the previous edition is the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. This edition includes the following significant technical change from the previous edition: the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 15-Sep-2011
- Technical Committee
- IIZS - Insulating materials and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 07-Sep-2011
- Due Date
- 12-Nov-2011
- Completion Date
- 16-Sep-2011
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 is the Slovenian adoption of EN 60684-3-271:2011, which endorses IEC 60684-3-271:2011 without modification. It specifies requirements for heat-shrinkable elastomer sleeving that is flame retarded, fluid resistant, and made for a nominal shrink ratio of 2:1. The document is used when selecting or verifying electrical insulating sleeving for applications where wall thickness, temperature rating, colour, and resistance to heat, fluids, and ageing matter.
What does SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 specify?
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 sets product requirements for four types of flexible insulating sleeving. The standard distinguishes standard-wall and thin-wall versions, with use temperatures up to 120 °C or up to 150 °C.
The document is organised into six clauses:
- Scope
- Normative references
- Designation
- Conditions of test
- Requirements
- Sleeving conformance
It also includes Annex ZA, which links the referenced international publications to their corresponding European publications.
| Annex | What it covers |
|---|---|
| ZA | Normative references to international publications and the matching European publications |
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011?
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 defines four product types in Clause 1: Type A and Type B are for use up to 120 °C, and Type C and Type D are for use up to 150 °C. Types A and C are standard wall thickness, while Types B and D are thin wall thickness. In practice, this tells a buyer or engineer which sleeving to specify for the temperature and space available.
Clause 3 gives a structured designation that includes the IEC publication, part, sheet, type, size, colour code, and table reference. A suffix “X” is used when the properties in Table 6 are agreed between user and supplier. This matters because it makes ordering and traceability unambiguous.
Clause 4 requires conditioning before test: unless otherwise specified, the sleeving is shrunk in a forced-air oven before testing. That means test samples are brought to a recovered state before properties are measured.
Clause 5 requires compliance with the general requirements in IEC 60684-1 and with the property tables in this sheet. The main checks cover dimensions and mass, concentricity, heat shock, tensile strength, elongation at break, longitudinal change, low-temperature bending, dimensional stability, breakdown voltage, volume resistivity, flame propagation, copper corrosion, colour fastness to light, resistance to selected fluids, heat ageing, water absorption, and long-term ageing. In practice, this is the core evidence that the sleeving can insulate, recover, and survive service conditions.
Table 4 links minimum breakdown voltage to recovered wall thickness, and the voltage is measured using methods in IEC 60684-2. For non-standard wall thicknesses, the electric strength has to be at least that of the next smaller standard thickness. This helps users choose a wall thickness that can withstand the intended electrical stress.
Table 5 lists selected fluids and immersion temperatures, including fuels, hydraulic fluids, oils, cleaning fluids, and de-icing fluids. Other fluids and temperatures may be agreed between supplier and customer. This is the part to check when the sleeving will be exposed to specific chemicals.
Table 6 adds fungus resistance and shelf life. It also allows interim evidence during the long shelf-life check, which is useful for qualification and approval work.
Clause 6 notes that conformance is normally based on size 12.7/6.4 mm black sleeving, and colour fastness to light is qualified for all colours. That gives a practical reference point for product verification.
What terms does SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 define?
- Nominal shrink ratio 2:1 - the sleeving is designed to recover to about half of its expanded diameter.
- Recovered wall thickness - the wall thickness after shrinking, used for dimensional and electrical performance checks.
- Concentricity - how evenly the wall is centred around the sleeve, which affects uniform insulation.
- Colour fastness to light - the resistance of the colour to visible change after light exposure.
- Long-term ageing - an elevated-temperature exposure used to confirm retained elongation after ageing.
- Fluid resistance - the ability of the sleeving to keep key properties after immersion in selected liquids.
Who uses SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011?
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 is used by electrical and electronic manufacturers, cable and wire harness assemblers, insulation engineers, quality managers, suppliers, and test laboratories. It supports product selection, incoming inspection, qualification testing, and supplier agreements for sleeving used in electrically insulating assemblies.
What changed in SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 supersedes EN 60684-3-271:2004. The significant technical change stated for this edition is the addition of a sleeving type suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011?
- IEC 60684-1:2003 - gives the definitions and general requirements for flexible insulating sleeving.
- IEC 60684-2:1997 - provides the test methods referenced by the property tables.
- IEC 60757:1983 - gives the colour designation codes used in the designation clause.
- ISO 846:1997 - provides the fungus-resistance test method used in Table 6.
- ISO 1817:2005 - provides the method for determining the effect of liquids, used for fluid resistance.
What does the SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 document contain?
The document gives the product classification and designation format, then ties those to test conditioning and property requirements. Its tables cover dimensions and mass for the two wall-thickness families, minimum mechanical and electrical properties, breakdown voltage by wall thickness, resistance to selected fluids, and additional properties such as fungus resistance and shelf life.
It also points the reader to the relevant test clauses in IEC 60684-2 rather than repeating every method in full. For someone qualifying a material, the document functions as the acceptance basis for performance tests, product labelling, and user-supplier agreements.
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Refers
SIST EN 60684-1:2004 - Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 1: Definitions and general requirements - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 50343:2014 - Railway applications - Rolling stock - Rules for installation of cabling - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN 50343:2025 - Railway applications - Rolling stock - Rules for installation of cabling - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Referred By
SIST EN IEC 60684-2:2025 - Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60684-2:2025) - Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 06-May-2014
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 is a standard published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet 271: Heat-shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1". This standard covers: IEC 60684-3-271:2011 gives the requirements for four types of heat-shrinkable, flame retarded, fluid resistant, elastomer sleevings, nominal shrink ratio of 2:1. - Type A: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type B: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type C: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C - Type D: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. The significant technical change from the previous edition is the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. This edition includes the following significant technical change from the previous edition: the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
IEC 60684-3-271:2011 gives the requirements for four types of heat-shrinkable, flame retarded, fluid resistant, elastomer sleevings, nominal shrink ratio of 2:1. - Type A: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type B: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 120 °C - Type C: standard wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C - Type D: thin wall thickness for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. The significant technical change from the previous edition is the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C. This edition includes the following significant technical change from the previous edition: the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60684-3-271:2011 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60684-3-271:2005, SIST EN ISO 846:1999, SIST HD 457 S1:2003, SIST EN 60684-2:1998, SIST EN 60684-1:2004, SIST EN 50343:2014, SIST EN 50343:2025, SIST EN 60684-2:2011, SIST EN IEC 60684-2:2025, SIST EN 60684-3-271:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-oktober-2011
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Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving - Sheet
271: Heat-shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
Isolierschläuche - Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne Schlauchtypen - Blatt 271:
Wärmeschrumpfende Elastomerschläuche, flammwidrig, flüssigkeitsbeständig,
Schrumpfverhältnis 2:1
Gaines isolantes souples - Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines -
Feuille 271: Gaines thermorétractables en élastomère, retardées à la flamme, résistant
aux fluides, rapport de rétreint 2:1
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ICS:
29.035.20 3ODVWLþQLLQJXPHQLL]RODFLMVNL Plastics and rubber insulating
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60684-3-271
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2011
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 29.035.20 Supersedes EN 60684-3-271:2004
English version
Flexible insulating sleeving -
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -
Sheet 271: Heat-shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded, fluid
resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
(IEC 60684-3-271:2011)
Gaines isolantes souples - Isolierschläuche -
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne
particuliers de gaines - Schlauchtypen -
Feuille 271: Gaines thermorétractables en Blatt 271: Wärmeschrumpfende
élastomère, retardées à la flamme, Elastomerschläuche, flammwidrig,
résistant aux fluides, rapport de rétreint flüssigkeitsbeständig, Schrumpfverhältnis
2:1 2:1
(CEI 60684-3-271:2011) (IEC 60684-3-271:2011)
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Ref. No. EN 60684-3-271:2011 E
Foreword
The text of document (15/627/FDIS), future edition 3 of IEC 60684-3-271, prepared by IEC TC 15, Solid
electrical insulating materials, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote and was approved by
CENELEC as EN 60684-3-271 on 2011-07-26.
This European Standard supersedes EN 60684-3-271:2004.
addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN and CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
The following dates were fixed:
– latest date by which the EN has to be implemented
at national level by publication of an identical
national standard or by endorsement (dop) 2012-04-26
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2014-07-26
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60684-3-271:2011 was approved by CENELEC as a European
Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60684-3-271:2011
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated
references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
NOTE When an international publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant EN/HD
applies.
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC 60684-1 2003 Flexible insulating sleeving - EN 60684-1 2003
Part 1: Definitions and general requirements
IEC 60684-2 1997 Flexible insulating sleeving - EN 60684-2 1997
+ corr. December 1997 Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 60757 1983 Code for designation of colours HD 457 S1 1985
ISO 846 1997 Plastics - Evaluation of the action of EN ISO 846 1997
microorganisms
ISO 1817 2005 Rubber, vulcanized - Determination of the - -
effect of liquids
IEC 60684-3-271 ®
Edition 3.0 2011-06
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
NORME
INTERNATIONALE
Flexible insulating sleeving –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving – Sheet 271: Heat-
shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded, fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
Gaines isolantes souples –
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines – Feuille 271: Gaines
thermorétractables en élastomère, retardées à la flamme, résistant aux fluides,
rapport de rétreint 2:1
INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
COMMISSION
ELECTROTECHNIQUE
PRICE CODE
INTERNATIONALE
CODE PRIX M
ICS 29.035.20 ISBN 978-2-88912-547-0
– 2 – 60684-3-271 IEC:2011
INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 271: Heat-shrinkable elastomer sleevings, flame retarded,
fluid resistant, shrink ratio 2:1
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International Standard IEC 60684-3-271 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 15:
Solid electrical insulating materials.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004, and constitutes a
technical revision. It includes the following significant technical change from the previous
edition: the addition of a type of sleeving suitable for use at temperatures up to 150 °C.
The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
15C/627/FDIS 15C/639/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
60684-3-271 IEC:2011 – 3 –
This publication has been drafted in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.
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