TS IEC 60050-471
International Electrotechnical Vocabulary - Part 471: Insulators
This part of IEC 60050 gives the general terminology used in insulators.
This terminology is consistent with the terminology developed in the other specialized parts of
the IEV.
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TS IEC 60050-471 is the part of the International Electrotechnical Vocabulary devoted to the general terminology of insulators. In electrical engineering, insulators are the components that electrically separate conductors, live parts and supporting structures while also providing mechanical support and environmental resistance. The purpose of this standard is to establish a consistent technical language for this field.
What the terminology covers
This part gives the general terms used for insulators and aligns them with the terminology developed in the other specialized parts of the IEV. In general technical practice, insulators are essential in overhead lines, power transmission and distribution equipment, switchgear and similar electrical installations. Their geometry, material, creepage distance and mounting arrangement are important because they influence electrical insulation performance and mechanical reliability.
Why a vocabulary standard matters
- Helps ensure that the same technical term is used with the same meaning.
- Supports consistency across different IEC/IEV subject areas.
- Reduces ambiguity in communication, training and technical documentation.
- Provides a shared language for descriptions of insulators, systems and related practices.
This is a vocabulary standard, not a product specification. It does not by itself define design requirements, performance limits or test methods; rather, it supports correct interpretation of insulator-related technical language alongside the relevant companion standards.
- Publication Date: 30.09.2021
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: en
- ICS Classification: 01.040.29 Elektrik Mühendisliği (Terimler); 29.080.10 İzolatörler
- Pages: 65
- Source Standard: IEC 60050-471:2007
- International Equivalents: IEC 60050-471-EQV
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