IEC 60695.
IEC 60695 is the multi-part standard for assessing fire hazards of electrotechnical products. Key methods include the glow-wire test (60695-2-10/11/12/13) and needle-flame test (60695-11-5).
About this standard.
About IEC 60695
IEC 60695 provides standardised methods for assessing the fire hazard characteristics of electrotechnical products and materials. The series helps manufacturers verify that ignition sources from internal electrical faults do not propagate fire to surroundings.
Main test families
Two test categories are widely cited in product certification: the glow-wire family, which simulates thermal stress from overheated current-carrying parts, and the needle-flame family, which represents a small ignition source from a malfunctioning component.
Cross-references
IEC 60695 methods are invoked by many product safety standards including IEC 60598 (luminaires), IEC 60884 (plugs and socket-outlets), IEC 60335 (household appliances), and IEC 60601 (medical equipment).
Equipment required
- Glow-wire test apparatus (loop temperature 550–960 °C)
- Needle-flame test apparatus (calibrated 12 mm flame)
- Material flammability conditioning chamber
- Specimen positioning and ignition timing systems
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