SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004
(Main)Flexible insulating sleeving -- Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -- Sheet 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving, braided, uncoated
- Abstract
Gives the requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving, uncoated, constructed from a braid of E-type yarn. The sleeving is annealed by heat treatment to assist in maintaining a circular cross-section. This sleeving is suitable for use at temperatures up to 350 °C. It is normally available in internal diameters between 0,5 mm and 30 mm and is normally supplied in its natural colour. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 31-Aug-2004
- Technical Committee
- IZO - Insulating materials
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Due Date
- 01-Sep-2004
- Completion Date
- 01-Sep-2004
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 is the Slovenian adoption of the European standard for flexible insulating sleeving, sheet 300. It specifies requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving made from braided E-type yarn, uncoated and heat-treated, for electrical use at temperatures up to 350 °C. The standard is used by manufacturers, test laboratories, and buyers who need to specify, test, or receive this type of sleeving against a common technical basis.
What does SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 specify?
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 specifies the requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving, uncoated, constructed from a braid of E-type yarn. It covers the product’s construction, size range, colour description, test-linked properties, and special requirements for electrical and environmental performance.
The sleeving is normally available with internal diameters between 0.5 mm and 30 mm and is normally supplied in its natural colour. The scope also notes that custom sizes or colours may be supplied if they meet the other property requirements in the standard. In practice, this means the buyer should confirm the exact size, colour, and any extra properties needed for the application.
The document is organized into:
- Scope
- Normative references
- Designation
- Requirements
- Sleeving conformance
- Annex ZA on normative references
What are the key requirements of SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004?
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 ties its detailed requirements to the general requirements in IEC 60684-1 and to the test methods in IEC 60684-2. For a product to comply, it must meet the dimensional, property, and special requirements given in its tables where applicable.
Construction and intended use
The sleeving must be a braid of E-type yarn and it must be annealed by heat treatment to help maintain a circular cross-section. It is suitable for use at temperatures up to 350 °C. In practice, this is the key information for choosing it as a heat-resistant insulating sleeve around conductors or components.
Designation and ordering
Clause 3 gives a designation format that identifies the publication, part, sheet, nominal internal diameter, colour, and a code showing whether the special requirements of table 3 apply. The code NC means Natural Colour / No Colour pigmentation, and colour abbreviations must follow IEC 60757. This matters because the designation is the buying and traceability language for the product.
Dimensions
Table 1 sets the minimum wall thickness associated with each nominal internal diameter. It also states that extremely flexible sleeving cannot have internal diameter tolerances given in the usual way, and non-standard sizes must meet the next smaller standard wall thickness. For users, this is the main fit-and-insulation check.
Properties and tests
Table 2 links required properties to the test clauses in IEC 60684-2. The listed properties include wall thickness, loss in mass on heating, tensile strength, fraying resistance by agreement between customer and supplier, and ionic impurities. In practice, this tells a buyer or test lab which characteristics must be verified and which test method to use.
Special requirements
Table 3 covers resistance to mould growth and breakdown voltage at room temperature. Resistance to mould growth is required at scale 1 or better according to IEC 60068-2-10. Breakdown voltage is not fixed as a standard requirement here and is to be agreed when needed, which is important when the sleeve will face electrical stress beyond air-space insulation.
Conformance
Clause 5 states that conformance is normally based on results from 4 mm sleeving. That gives manufacturers and laboratories a common reference size for assessing compliance.
What terms does SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 define?
- E-type yarn - The glass textile yarn used to form the braid of the sleeving.
- Nominal internal diameter - The stated inside size used in the designation and size table.
- NC - The code for Natural Colour / No Colour pigmentation.
- Ionic impurities - Contaminating ions in the material, checked because they can affect electrical performance.
- Fraying resistance - The sleeve’s resistance to unraveling at the cut edge or surface.
- Breakdown voltage - The voltage at which the insulation fails electrically.
- Conformance - Compliance with the specified requirements, normally checked using 4 mm sleeving.
Who uses SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004?
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 is used in the electrical and electronic fields for flexible insulating sleeving. Typical users include sleeving manufacturers, cable and harness makers, component assemblers, test laboratories, quality managers, and buyers who need to specify insulation for wiring or parts protection. It is also relevant when contract documents must state size, colour, and any agreed special properties.
What changed in SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 from the previous edition?
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 implements EN 60684-3-300:2002, which supersedes HD 523.3.300 S1:1989. The IEC text is the second edition and the foreword says it cancels and replaces the first edition from 1987 as a technical revision.
Which standards are used with SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004?
- IEC 60684-1 - Gives the definitions and general requirements for flexible insulating sleeving.
- IEC 60684-2 - Gives the methods of test used for the properties in this sheet.
- IEC 60068-2-10 - Provides the mould growth test used for the special requirement in table 3.
- IEC 60757 - Gives the colour designation code used in the sleeving designation.
- IEC 60684-1 and IEC 60684-2 as companion parts of the series - Together with this sheet, they form the main framework for the product family.
What does the SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 document contain?
The document contains a designation system, size and wall-thickness requirements, property requirements linked to IEC test clauses, and special requirements for mould growth and breakdown voltage. It also includes notes on custom sizes and colours, plus the rule that breakdown voltage is normally agreed rather than fixed. Annex ZA lists the normative references and their European counterparts, so users can trace the referenced publications used to apply the standard.
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- Effective Date
- 06-May-2014
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 03-Feb-2026
- 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
- 03-Feb-2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 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 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving, braided, uncoated". This standard covers: Gives the requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving, uncoated, constructed from a braid of E-type yarn. The sleeving is annealed by heat treatment to assist in maintaining a circular cross-section. This sleeving is suitable for use at temperatures up to 350 °C. It is normally available in internal diameters between 0,5 mm and 30 mm and is normally supplied in its natural colour. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.
Gives the requirements for glass textile fibre sleeving, uncoated, constructed from a braid of E-type yarn. The sleeving is annealed by heat treatment to assist in maintaining a circular cross-section. This sleeving is suitable for use at temperatures up to 350 °C. It is normally available in internal diameters between 0,5 mm and 30 mm and is normally supplied in its natural colour. Materials which conform to this specification meet established levels of performance. However, the selection of a material by a user for a specific application should be based on the actual requirements necessary for adequate performance in that application and not based on this specification alone.
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.30 - Glass and ceramic insulating materials. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST HD 523.3.300 S1:1998, SIST HD 323.2.10 S3:2003, SIST EN 60684-2:1998, SIST EN 60684-1:2001, SIST HD 457 S1:2003, SIST EN IEC 60684-2:2025, SIST EN 60684-2:2011. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
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SLOVENSKI SIST EN 60684-3-300:2004
STANDARD
september 2004
Gibke izolacijske cevi - 3. del: Specifikacije za posamezne tipe cevi - 300. list:
Cevi iz steklenih tekstilnih vlaken, pletene, brez prevleke (IEC 60684-3-
300:2002)
Flexible insulating sleeving - Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving -
Sheet 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving, braided, uncoated (IEC 60684-3-300:2002)
ICS 29.035.30 Referenčna številka
© Standard je založil in izdal Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje ali kopiranje celote ali delov tega dokumenta ni dovoljeno
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60684-3-300
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM September 2002
ICS 29.035.20 Supersedes HD 523.3.300 S1:1989
English version
Flexible insulating sleeving
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving
Sheet 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving, braided, uncoated
(IEC 60684-3-300:2002)
Gaines isolantes souples Isolierschläuche
Partie 3: Spécifications pour types Teil 3: Anforderungen für einzelne
particuliers de gaines Schlauchtypen
Feuille 300: Gaines en fibres de verre Blatt 300: Glasfilament-Textilschläuche,
tissées, guipées, nues geflochten, unbeschichtet
(CEI 60684-3-300:2002) (IEC 60684-3-300:2002)
This European Standard was approved by CENELEC on 2002-09-01. CENELEC members are bound to
comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
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Ref. No. EN 60684-3-300:2002 E
Foreword
The text of document 15C/1355/FDIS, future edition 2 of IEC 60684-3-300, prepared by SC 15C,
Specifications, of IEC TC 15, Insulating materials, was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and was approved by CENELEC as EN 60684-3-300 on 2002-09-01.
This European Standard supersedes HD 523.3.300 S1:1989.
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) 2003-06-01
– latest date by which the national standards conflicting
with the EN have to be withdrawn (dow) 2005-09-01
Annexes designated "normative" are part of the body of the standard.
In this standard, annex ZA is normative.
Annex ZA has been added by CENELEC.
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Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60684-3-300:2002 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
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- 3 - EN 60684-3-300:2002
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
This European Standard incorporates by dated or undated reference, provisions from other
publications. These normative references are cited at the appropriate places in the text and the
publications are listed hereafter. For dated references, subsequent amendments to or revisions of any
of these publications apply to this European Standard only when incorporated in it by amendment or
revision. For undated references the latest edition of the publication referred to applies (including
amendments).
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 60068-2-10 1988 Environmental testing HD 323.2.10 S3 1988
Part 2: Tests - Test J and guidance:
Mould growth
IEC 60684-1 1980 Specification for flexible insulating EN 60684-1 1995
sleeving
Part 1: Definitions and general
requirements
IEC 60684-2 1997 Flexible insulating sleeving EN 60684-2 1997
Part 2: Methods of test
IEC 60757 1983 Code for designation of colours HD 457 S1 1985
NORME CEI
INTERNATIONALE IEC
60684-3-300
INTERNATIONAL
Deuxième édition
STANDARD
Second edition
2002-06
Gaines isolantes souples –
Partie 3:
Spécifications pour types particuliers de gaines –
Feuille 300: Gaines en fibres de verre tissées,
guipées, nues
Flexible insulating sleeving –
Part 3:
Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving,
braided, uncoated
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FLEXIBLE INSULATING SLEEVING –
Part 3: Specifications for individual types of sleeving –
Sheet 300: Glass textile fibre sleeving, braided, uncoated
FOREWORD
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