IEC 60704-2-6:2012
Household and similar electrical appliances - Test code for the determination of airborne acoustical noise - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for tumble dryers
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IEC 60704-2-6:2012 defines the test code for determining airborne acoustical noise for household and similar electrical appliances, specifically tumble dryers. It is relevant where manufacturers, test laboratories, and compliance teams need a consistent technical basis for noise evaluation, product comparison, and documented assessment. By aligning measurement practice around a common procedure, it supports more reliable technical review, conformity assessment, and procurement decisions for appliance development and verification activities.
What is IEC 60704-2-6:2012?
IEC 60704-2-6:2012 is the particular requirements part of the IEC 60704 series for tumble dryers. Its role is to define how airborne acoustical noise should be determined for this appliance category, using a structured test code that can be applied in engineering and laboratory workflows. As a primary technical reference, it helps teams perform documented evaluation and compare results more consistently during product development, quality workflows, and compliance preparation.
Applications of IEC 60704-2-6:2012
This document is commonly used in appliance testing programs for tumble dryers, especially where acoustic performance must be recorded for product evaluation, regulatory preparation, or internal technical validation. It is relevant to laboratories, manufacturers, certification teams, and procurement groups that review performance claims or request standardized test evidence. In practice, it may support verification activities, noise-related specification checks, and conformity assessment where consistent measurement methods are needed.
Why is IEC 60704-2-6:2012 important?
Consistent noise measurement is important for operational consistency, technical assessment, and risk management in appliance development. IEC 60704-2-6:2012 helps reduce ambiguity in how tumble dryer acoustical noise is determined, which can improve comparison between models and support defensible documentation during compliance workflows. For organizations handling testing, sourcing, or certification, it provides a practical reference for aligning laboratory evaluation with product requirements and quality assurance expectations.
- Particular requirements for airborne acoustical noise testing of tumble dryers
- Supports repeatable laboratory evaluation and documented measurement practice
- Useful for engineering documentation, conformity assessment, and procurement review
- Helps align product testing workflows with appliance noise verification needs
- Publication Date: 2012-03-27
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 3
- This Version: IEC 60704-2-6:2012 (2012-03-27)
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