Thursday, October 24, 2013

Saturday, October 19, 2013

Saturday, October 12, 2013

Standard-compliant switchgear and controlgear production (Application of IEC 61439)

  A new standard. A new opportunity. 3 Contents 4 One standard for all switchgear and controlgear assemblies 6 What has changed under the new standard? 8 What does the new standard mean for you? 10 Rittal – The System. Complete solutions – Customised for IEC 61439...

Guide to migration from IEC 60439 to IEC 61439 (XL3 Confugurable Assemblies IEC 60439 >>> IEC 61439)

This document only deals with  distribution enclosures for advanced users (authorised persons), i.e. parts 1 and 2 of the new standard. Part 3 of standard IEC 61439 discusses DBO (Distribution Boards intended to be operated by Ordinary persons) only up to 250 A. One of the new features of...

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Saturday, September 14, 2013

Measurement of the insulation resistance

- the insulation resistance must be measured with amegohmmeter (external or with standalone source) at a minimum voltage of 500 VDC - the assembly being tested must be turned off and there must be no receiver devices connected - all the breaking devices must be in position i (on) ...

Enclosure resistance to damp

This test, carried out in accordance with standard ieC 60068-2-3, checks that the insulation characteristics of the enclosure, busbars and conductor supports are not affected after 4 hours' exposure in a steam chest (40°C at 95% relative humidity). the insulation used has a tracking current resistance of at least 400 V, which means it is not very sensitive to damp (group...

Sheet Metal Powder Coating Process

   >> What is Powder Coating? Powder coating is a commonly used surface finishing technique. It is a type of coating that is applied as a free-flowing, dry powder. The powder coating process involves applying a finely ground resin (powder) to a substrate and subjecting...

Thursday, September 12, 2013

Parts of IEC 61439 series

Parts of IEC 61439 series   IEC 61439-1 General rules   IEC 61439-2 Power switchgear and control gear ASSEMBLIES (Replacing IEC 60439-1)   IEC 61439-3 Distribution boards (to supersede IEC 60439-3)   IEC 61439-4 ASSEMBLIES for construction sites (to supersede IEC 60439-4)   IEC 61439-5 ASSEMBLIES for power distribution (to supersede...

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

The salt spray test

The salt spray test is a standardized test method used to check corrosion resistance of coated samples. Coatings provide corrosion resistance to metallic parts made of steel, zamak or brass. Since coatings can provide a high corrosion resistance through the intended life of the part in use, it is necessary to check corrosion resistance by other means. Salt spray test is an accelerated corrosion...