IEC 60085:2004

Describes recognized thermal classes for the insulation of electrotechnical products. Considers the thermal evaluation of insulation materials and systems, their interrelationship and the influence of service conditions. Defines the responsibility for assigning thermal identification and classification.

IEC 60085:2007 now distinguishes between thermal classes for electrical insulation systems and electrical insulating materials. It establishes the criteria for evaluating the thermal endurance of either electrical insulating materials (EIM) or electrical insulation systems (EIS). It also establishes the procedure for assigning thermal classes. This standard is applicable where the thermal factor is the dominant ageing factor. The major technical changes with regard to the previous edition concern the fact that this edition is an amalgamation of the third edition of this standard together with IEC 62114:2001.