SIST EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019
(Amendment)Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Bestimmung für Isolierfolien für elektrotechnische Zwecke - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Spécification pour les films en matière plastique à usages électriques - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Specifikacija za plastične folije za električne namene - 2. del: Metode preskušanja - Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 07-May-2019
- Technical Committee
- IIZS - Insulating materials and systems
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 17-Apr-2019
- Due Date
- 22-Jun-2019
- Completion Date
- 08-May-2019
Relations
- Effective Date
- 07-Jun-2022
- Effective Date
- 30-Jan-2018
- Effective Date
- 30-Jan-2018
Overview
EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019 - Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes, Part 2: Methods of test - is a CENELEC-adopted amendment that aligns the European standard with IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019. It defines standardized test methods for evaluating plastic films used as electrical insulating materials. The amendment updates normative references and adds a specific DC breakdown test procedure for very thin films (≤ 6 μm).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope: Methods of test for plastic films used in electrical insulation (part 2 of the series).
- Normative reference change: replaces IEC TR 60648 (coefficient of friction test) with ISO 8295 - Plastics: Film and sheeting - Determination of the coefficients of friction.
- Coefficient of friction: Test procedure now references ISO 8295 for measuring frictional properties of films and sheeting.
- Electric strength (new Subclause 20.3): Introduces a DC breakdown test for films thinner than or equal to 6 μm with detailed test setup and measurement rules:
- Film specimen size: 10 cm × 10 cm (matte side in contact with foil).
- Aluminium foil electrodes: 5 cm × 5 cm, 12 μm thick; serve as sacrificial electrodes and must be replaced after each breakdown.
- HV electrode: brass, round edge, weight 0.2 kg, contact area 7 cm².
- Plate electrode: conductive flat plate, polished to avoid scratches that can induce breakdown.
- Ramp voltage: 100 V/s to 400 V/s applied to the HV electrode.
- Detection: current-sensitive interrupting device to switch off voltage immediately upon breakdown detection.
- Detection threshold: practical guidance to set detection current lower than 50 μA to detect the first breakdown (to avoid multiple-breakdown events).
- Results: breakdown strength determined from the median of ten breakdowns occurring within the flat area of the foil electrode; edge breakdowns are excluded.
Applications and users
This standard is essential for:
- Manufacturers of insulating plastic films (quality control and product specification).
- Independent test laboratories performing type and routine testing for electrical insulation materials.
- Materials engineers and R&D teams developing thin-film dielectric materials for capacitors, cables, flexible electronics, and insulating barriers.
- Compliance and procurement officers ensuring materials meet harmonized European test methods for safety and performance.
Related standards
- IEC 60674-2 (base international publication)
- ISO 8295 (now referenced for coefficient of friction testing)
- Other parts of EN/IEC 60674 series covering specifications and requirements for insulating films and sheeting.
Keywords: EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019, plastic films, electrical insulation, methods of test, coefficient of friction, ISO 8295, electric strength, breakdown voltage, DC test.
Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)". This standard covers: Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
SIST EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 29.035.20 - Plastics and rubber insulating materials; 83.140.10 - Films and sheets. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 60674-2:2017, SIST EN 60674-2:2017, SIST EN 60674-2:2017/AC:2018. 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-junij-2019
Specifikacija za plastične folije za električne namene - 2. del: Metode preskušanja -
Dopolnilo A1 (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2: Methods of test (IEC 60674-
2:2016/A1:2019)
Bestimmung für Isolierfolien für elektrotechnische Zwecke - Teil 2: Prüfverfahren (IEC
60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Spécification pour les films en matière plastique à usages électriques - Partie 2:
Méthodes d'essai (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019
ICS:
29.035.20 Plastični in gumeni izolacijski Plastics and rubber insulating
materiali materials
83.140.10 Filmi in folije Films and sheets
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD EN 60674-2:2017/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
April 2019
ICS 17.220.99; 29.035.20
English Version
Specification for plastic films for electrical purposes - Part 2:
Methods of test
(IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
Spécification pour les films en matière plastique à usages Bestimmung für Isolierfolien für elektrotechnische Zwecke -
électriques - Partie 2: Méthodes d'essai Teil 2: Prüfverfahren
(IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019) (IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019)
This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 60674-2:2017; it was approved by CENELEC on 2019-02-28. CENELEC
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the
status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC
Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation under the
responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as
the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia,
Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden,
Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
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Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
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© 2019 CENELEC All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC Members.
Ref. No. EN 60674-2:2017/A1:2019 E
European foreword
The text of document 15/839/CDV, future IEC 60674-2/A1, prepared by IEC/TC 15 "Solid electrical
insulating materials" 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) 2019-11-28
level by publication of an identical national standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national standards conflicting with the (dow) 2022-02-28
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent rights.
Endorsement notice
The text of the International Standard IEC 60674-2:2016/A1:2019 was approved by CENELEC as a
European Standard without any modification.
Annex ZA
(normative)
Normative references to international publications
with their corresponding European publications
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content
constitutes requirements 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 1 Where an International Publication has been modified by common modifications, indicated by (mod), the relevant
EN/HD applies.
NOTE 2 Up-to-date information on the latest versions of the European Standards listed in this annex is available here:
www.cenelec.eu.
Remove the following reference:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
IEC TR 60648 - Method of test for coefficients of friction of - -
plastic film and sheeting for use as electrical
insulation
Add the following reference:
Publication Year Title EN/HD Year
ISO 8295 - Plastics - Film and sheeting - Determination EN ISO 829
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