SC 23A - Cable management systems

IEC 61196-12:2024 defines general requirements for spacer clamps for radiating cables, including terms and definitions, design and construction, IEC type designation, requirements and test procedures and type tests.
The contents of this document are suitable for spacer clamps for installation of radiating cables. These cables and their spacer clamps are widely used in tunnels, subways, underpasses, and shafts. Their intended application is in weather-protected environments and, optionally, outdoors.

IEC 61084-2-1:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
These systems are intended for mounting on walls and/or ceilings. They can be embedded, installed in a flush or semi-flush state, surface mounted or mounted away from the surface using fixing devices.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

IEC 61084-2-4:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
Service poles and service posts are intended to be mounted in free space and in contact with mounting surface(s) only at one or two ends, where the word “mounted” means fixed or placed on the floor with a weighted base or linked to a mounting surface through a flexible component.
NOTE Service poles and service posts can also be part of a CTS/CDS intended for wall or ceiling mounting covered by IEC 61084-2-1 or floor mounting covered by IEC 61084-2-2 and are then also tested according to said parts, as appropriate.
This international standard does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, powertrack systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International Standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

IEC 61084-2-2:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
These systems are intended for mounting underfloor, flushfloor or onfloor.
This document does not apply to CTS/CDS which are intended to be fixed to the wall and supported by the floor.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This International standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

IEC 61084-2-3:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
Slotted cable trunking systems are intended for mounting inside cabinets in electrical and/or communication system installations.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This International standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61084-1:2017.

IEC 61084-1:2017 specifies requirements and tests for cable trunking systems (CTS) and cable ducting systems (CDS) intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the electrically protective separation, of insulated conductors, cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V AC and 1 500 V DC.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, power track systems or equipment covered by other standards.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1991 and Amendment 1:1993. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- classification;
- construction;
- mechanical and electrical properties.
This part of the IEC 61084 series is not intended to be used by itself.

IEC 61537:2023 specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems can be used for the arrangement of cables into groups.
This document does not apply to conduit systems, cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems or to any current-carrying parts.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2006. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
new, repositioned and renumbered figures,
revised classification for corrosion,
revised SWL test types and procedures,
new tests for lengths mounted vertical running horizontal and mounted vertical running vertical,
tests for support devices: cantilevers, pendants, C shape ceiling supports and trapeze systems,
new and revised annexes including use of tray as a protective earth conductor.

IEC 62275:2022 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices as a means used for managing or securing the wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices can also be suitable for other applications, such as support of wiring systems, and where so used, additional requirements can apply. This fourth edition cancels and replaces the third edition published in 2018. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- scope clarification,
- new definitions,
- deletion of the exception for the stabilization of the moisture content,
- possibility to carry out tensile strength tests with dead weights,
- differentiation of rubber and acrylic adhesive fixings,
- clarification for mechanical testing of integral devices,
- clarifications on Table 6,
- clarifications in 9.1,
- the minimum installation temperature test for cable ties is carried out only when the declared minimum temperature is lower than 0 °C,
- a requirement that metallic cable ties be classified according to 6.2.3,
- definition of colours to be tested for contribution to fire,
- addition of a "some countries" note in Clause 10,
- clarification of the mounting of fixing devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test,
- clarification on the testing of integral devices in the resistance to ultraviolet light test.

IEC 63355:2022 specifies a method for the determination of the content of halogens in cable management system (CMS) products or system components made completely or partly of combustible material(s). The determination is made by combustion and subsequent analysis of the combustion product by ion chromatography. This document specifies how CMS products or system components can be declared as halogen-free.

IEC 61914:2021 specifies requirements and tests for cable cleats used for securing cables in electrical installations and for intermediate restraints used for holding cables together in formation in electrical installations. Cable cleats provide resistance to electromechanical forces where declared. This document includes cable cleats that rely on a mounting surface specified by the manufacturer for axial and/or lateral retention of cables.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2015. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:  
requirements for mandrels used in testing rationalised and detailed in the general test requirements (Clause 5);
definition of liner added and test requirements where liners and other optional parts are used;
definitions for LV, MV and HV cables added and test requirements where MV & HV cable are used ;
new corrosion resistance classes for plated products added;
new requirements and test for durability and legibility of markings added;
new test requirements for axial load testing of cleats for more than one cable added;
lateral load test requirements for intermediate restraints added.

IEC 61534-22:2014 specifies the particular requirements and tests for PT systems intended for mounting on, or under the floor level and floor service units which are mounted on the floor, under the floor or flush with the floor. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Clauses 18 to 22 have been adapted to IEC 61534-1:2011 and include short-circuit test requirements;
- addition of a new (500 N) classification for the resistance to traffic load applied to small surface areas on a flushfloor service unit;
- addition of a new classification for the non-automatic closing of the lid on flushfloor service units and appropriate tests;
- addition of tests for floor service units declared for use when a floor is wet treated.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61534-1:2011.

IEC 61534-21:2014 specifies the particular requirements and tests for PT systems intended for mounting on walls and/or ceiling. They may be installed flush or semi-flush, surface mounted, suspended or spaced away from the surface using fixing devices. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006 and constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Clauses 18 to 22 have been adapted to IEC 61534-1:2011 and include short-circuit test requirements;
- Additional classification, terms and requirements for wall powertrack (PT) systems mounted at the skirting level (close to the floor) position.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61534-1:2011.

IEC 61386-23:2021 specifies the requirements for flexible conduit systems. This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61386-1:2008 and IEC 61386‑1:2008/AMD1:2017. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Annex AA has been added to provide guidance on the application of a constantly increasing force.

IEC 61386-21:2021 specifies the requirements for rigid conduit systems. This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61386-1:2008 and IEC 61386‑1:2008/AMD1:2017. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Subclause 7.1.103 has been added requiring the manufacturer to declare whether the conduit is bendable;
- Annex AA has been added to provide guidance on the application of a constantly increasing force.

IEC 61386-22:2021 specifies the requirements for pliable conduit systems including self‑recovering conduit systems. This document is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61386-1:2008 and IEC 61386‑1:2008/AMD1:2017. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2002. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
- Annex AA has been added to provide guidance on the application of a constantly increasing force.

IEC 61534-1:2011 specifies general requirements and tests for powertrack (PT) systems with a rated voltage not exceeding 277 V a.c. single phase, or 480 V a.c. two or three phase 50 Hz/60 Hz with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. These systems are used for distributing electricity in household, commercial and industrial premises. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2003 and constitutes a technical revision. The main changes from the previous edition are as follows:
- updated normative references (Clause 2);
- changes to the number of samples to be tested (Subclause 5.3);
- inclusion of a short circuit test (New Clause 18);
- changes to external influences (Clause 21). The contents of the corrigendum apply to the French version only.

IEC 61950:2019(E) specifies requirements for conduit fittings, including conduit bodies used with extra-heavy-duty electrical rigid steel (EHDERS) conduit conforming to IEC 60981.
This document does not include requirements for fittings intended for installation in potentially explosive atmospheres.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2007. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
– change in title and scope to cover only fittings and accessories for use with extra­heavy­duty electrical rigid steel (EHDERS) conduits;
– new and updated definitions of terms;
– addition of requirements for expansion, expansion-deflection and deflection fittings;
– deletion of requirements for cast metal boxes.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

IEC 60981:2019 specifies requirements for extra heavy-duty electrical rigid steel (EHDERS) conduits, couplings, nipples and elbows for electrical installations, including communications and fibre optics. This document also specifies threads for these components. It is not applicable to the conduits specified in IEC 60423. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2004. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the second edition:
- addition of provisions for alternative coatings to zinc;
- addition of elasticity test for organic coatings;
- new Annex B on tests for evaluating alternative exterior coatings applied on extra heavy­duty electrical rigid steel (EHDERS) conduits.

IEC 62275:2018 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices used for the management and support of wiring systems in electrical installations.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 2013. This edition constitutes a technical revision.
This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) consideration of adhesive fixing devices,
b) revised and updated normative references,
c) modified definitions for metallic and composite cable ties,
d) new definitions,
e) improvement of test procedures,
f) new figures for typical arrangement of test assembly for fixing devices and for integral fixing devices.

Contains the definitions and explanation of terms that are used in parts 1 to 7 of this standard. Intended for use by technical committees in the preparation of standards in accordance with the principles contained in IEC Guide 104 and ISO/IEC Guide 51. IEC 61508 is also intended as a stand-alone standard.[
]Has the status of a basic safety publication in accordance with IEC Guide 104.[
]The contents of the corrigendum of April 1999 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61914:2015 specifies requirements and tests for cable cleats and intermediate restraints used for securing cable in electrical installations. Cable cleats provide resistance to electromechanical forces where declared. This standard includes cable cleats that rely on a mounting surface specified by the manufacturer for axial and/or lateral retention of cables. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2009. This edition constitutes a technical revision. This edition includes the following significant technical changes with respect to the previous edition:
a) Additional declaration and test for lateral load retention depending on cleat mounting orientation with associated new figures;
b) Additional declaration of the distance between the cable centres in any short-circuit test and associated new figures;
c) Specification of the cable to be used in short-circuit testing and relaxation of the ambient temperature limits for the test;
d) Additional requirement to photograph the short-circuit test arrangement before and after the test and to record more complete details of the cable used;
e) Revised parameters for the test of resistance to UV light.
This edition also includes the following editorial changes with respect to the previous edition:
f) Revised and updated normative references and bibliography;
g) Editorial clarification of definitions;
h) Editorial clarification of procedures for selection of test samples and the testing of cleats designed for more than one cable;
i) Relaxation of some mandrel material requirements;
j) Clarification of the inspection requirements following a short-circuit test and adding the option of either a.c. or d.c. voltage testing following a second short-circuit;
k) Clarification that the resistance to corrosion test applies to all types of fixing;
l) New cleat example illustration;
m) Limitations of use of the formulae in Annex B added.

Specifies requirements for floodlights for use with tungsten filament, tubular fluorescent and other discharge lamps on supply voltages not exceeding 1 000 V.[
]The contents of the interpretation sheet of March 2001 have been included in this copy.

IEC 62275:2013 specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices used for the management and support of wiring systems in electrical installations. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 2006 and constitutes a technical revision. It incorporates additional tables, an annex and figures as well as revisions to such that appeared in the first edition. In places the text has been substantially altered including:
- revised and updated normative references,
- integral cable ties and fixing devices,
- change in the range of the diameter of the test mandrel,
- general notes on tests,
- mechanical properties and associated tests as well as tests for resistance to ultraviolet light and corrosion.

IEC 62549:2011 specifies requirements and tests for systems with adaptable linear geometry for cable guiding intended for the accommodation and retention of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. The maximum voltage of these installations is 1 000 V a.c. and 1 500 V d.c. This standard does not apply to cable trunking systems, cable ducting systems, conduit systems, cable tray systems, cable ladder systems, powertrack systems, energy conveying chains or equipment covered by other standards. The contents of the interpretation sheet 1 of October 2015 have been included in this copy.

IEC 61386-25:2011 specifies requirements and tests for conduit fixing devices used for support and/or retention of conduit for cable management.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 61386-1:2008.

IEC 62444:2010 provides requirements and tests for the construction and performance of cable glands. This standard covers complete cable glands as supplied by the manufacturer or the supplier responsible for placing the product on the market. This standard does not cover cable glands for mineral insulated cables. This standard covers cable glands with IEC 60423 metric entry threads. This standard can be used as a guide for cable glands with other type of entry threads.

IEC 61914:2009 specifies requirements and tests for cable cleats and intermediate restraints used for securing cable in electrical installations. Cable cleats provide resistance to electromechanical forces where declared. This standard includes cable cleats that rely on a mounting surface specified by the manufacturer for axial and/or lateral retention of cables.

IEC 61534-22:2009 applies to PT systems which are intended to be mounted on, or under the floor level and floor service units which are mounted on the floor, under the floor or flush with the floor. This standard is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61534-1:2003, Powertrack systems - Part 1: General requirements.

This part of IEC 61386 specifies requirements and tests for conduit systems, including conduits and conduit fittings, for the protection and management of insulated conductors and/or cables in electrical installations or in communication systems up to 1 000 V a.c. and/or 1 500 V d.c. This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition published in 1996, and its Amendment 1 (2000), and it constitutes a technical revision. The changes to the first edition are as follows:
- change to the length of the test specimen between fittings for the tensile test,
- editorial and normative reference updates.

This International Standard specifies outside diameters for conduits used in electrical installations or in communication systems and the dimensional requirements for threads. It also specifies the dimensional requirements for threads used in associated fittings. It is not applicable to extra heavy-duty electrical rigid steel conduits specified in IEC 60981. This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition published in 1993. This edition constitutes a technical revision. The following main changes have been made to the second edition: -revised figures and tables plus editorial and normative reference updates -conduit range increased to 110 mm outside diameter.

This International Standard specifies requirements for conduit and cable fittings including cast metal boxes and conduit bodies used with extra-heavy duty electrical rigid steel (EHDERS) conduit conforming to IEC 60981. This edition constitutes a technical revision. It incorporates numerous additional tables which are significant changes to the first edition including: revision and update; new requirements necessitated by the proliferation of communication cables used in connection with EHDERS conduits and fittings

This International Standard specifies requirements and tests for cable tray systems and cable ladder systems intended for the support and accommodation of cables and possibly other electrical equipment in electrical and/or communication systems installations. Where necessary, cable tray systems and cable ladder systems may be used for the division or arrangement of cables into groups.

This International Standard specifies requirements for metallic, non-metallic and composite cable ties and their associated fixing devices used for the management and support of wiring systems in electrical installations. Cable ties and associated fixing devices may also be suitable for other applications and where so used, regard should be taken of any additional requirements.

This standard specifies the particular requirements and tests for PT systems intended for mounting on walls and/or ceiling. They may be installed flush or semi-flush, surface mounted, suspended or spaced away from the surface using fixing devices.

This standard specifies requirements and tests for conduit systems buried underground including conduits and conduit fittings for the protection and management of insulated conductors and/or cables in electrical installations or in communication systems. This standard applies to metallic, non-metallic and composite systems including threaded and non-threaded entries which terminate the system.

This International Standard specifies requirements for EHDERS (extra heavy-duty electrical rigid steel) conduits, couplings, nipples and elbows for electrical installations, including communications and fibre optics. This standard also specifies threads for these components. It is not applicable to the conduits specified in IEC 60423.

This part of IEC 61534 specifies general requirements and tests for powertrack (PT) systems with a rated voltage not exceeding 277 V a.c. single phase, or 480 V a.c. two or three phase 50 Hz/60 Hz, with a rated current not exceeding 63 A. These systems are used for distributing electricity in household, commercial and industrial premises.

This part of IEC 61084 specifies requirements for cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems intended for the accommodation, and where necessary for the segregation, of conductors, cables or cords and/or other electrical equipment in electrical installations. This standard applies to cable trunking systems and cable ducting systems which are mounted beneath or flush with the top face of the finished floor, including their system components. This specification does not apply to conduits, cable trays or cable ladders or to current-carrying parts within the system.

IEC 61386-21:2002 specifies the requirements for rigid conduit systems. This part 21, which specifies particular requirements for rigid conduit systems, is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61386-1, Conduit systems for electrical installations – Part 1: General requirements, and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the first edition (1996) of that standard and its amendment 1 (2000).

IEC 61386-23:2002 specifies the requirements for flexible conduit systems. This part 23, which specifies particular requirements for flexible conduit systems, is to be used in conjunction with IEC 61386-1, Conduit systems for cable installations – Part 1: General Requirements 1, and its amendments. It was established on the basis of the first edition (1996) of that standard and its amendment 1 (2000).