IEC EN 60455-1 Test for Resin Based Reactive Compounds Used for Electrical Insulation

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 60455-1 testing. It gives the identification, general requirements and classification of cured compounds based on their glass transition temperature. It is not related to reactive compounds used as coating powders.

All reactive compounds are solvent free and may contain reactive diluents and fillers. It is not related to reactive compounds used as coating powders.

Depending on their composition and reactivity, these compounds harden at ambient or elevated temperature. The curing reaction can lead to rigid, flexible or elastomeric materials. The naming of a particular compound is based on the composition of the resin content or main reactive moiety.

The purpose of this standard is to ensure that resin-based reactive compounds meet certain minimum requirements for quality and performance.

The standard covers various aspects of these compounds, including:

• Composition: The composition of resin-based reactive compounds should be specified to ensure they are suitable for the intended application.
• Physical properties: The standard specifies various physical properties such as viscosity, density, and setting time that must be measured and reported.
• Electrical properties: The standard specifies various electrical properties that must be measured and reported, such as dielectric strength, volume resistivity, and dissipation factor.
• Thermal properties: The standard specifies various thermal properties, such as thermal conductivity and coefficient of thermal expansion, that must be measured and reported.
• Chemical properties: The standard specifies various chemical properties, such as resistance to moisture, chemicals, and UV radiation, that must be measured and reported.
• Test procedures: The standard specifies various test procedures that must be followed to ensure resin-based reactive compounds meet specified requirements.

By following the guidelines set out in IEC EN 60455-1, manufacturers can ensure that their resin-based reactive compounds meet certain minimum requirements for quality and performance. This is important for ensuring the safety and reliability of electrical equipment, as well as reducing the risk of equipment failure and downtime.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 60455-1 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.