IEC EN 60588-3 Transformers and Capacitors - Test for New Askarels

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 60588-3 testing. This part of the standard contains the requirements for each askarel used for transformers and capacitors at the time of publication of this standard. The standard only applies to unused, i.e. supplier-supplied askariels before they are incorporated into any electrical equipment.

When tested according to the specified methods, askarel must meet the requirements given in the relevant specification sheet.

The standard outlines the physical and chemical properties that new askarels must meet to be considered suitable for use in electrical equipment.

These features include:

• Dielectric strength: Askarel must have a high dielectric strength to withstand the high voltages used in electrical equipment.
• Electrical conductivity: Askarel must have a low electrical conductivity to prevent electrical currents from flowing through it and damaging equipment.
• Flash point: Ascarel must have a high flash point to reduce the risk of fire or explosion.
• Acidity: Askarel should have a low acidity to prevent equipment corrosion.
• PCB content: Askarel should have a low PCB (polychlorinated biphenyl) content to avoid environmental pollution and health hazards.

The standard specifies the test methods to be used to determine these properties, as well as the limits that must be met in order for ascarel to be considered suitable for use in electrical equipment.

In general, IEC EN 60588-3 provides a framework to ensure that new askarels used in transformers and capacitors meet specific requirements to ensure their safe and effective operation.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 60588-3 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.