DIN EN 60974-12
; VDE 0544-202:2012-03
Arc welding equipment - Part 12: Coupling devices for welding cables (IEC 60974-12:2011); German version EN 60974-12:2011
Lichtbogenschweißeinrichtungen - Teil 12: Steckverbindungen für Schweißleitungen (IEC 60974-12:2011); Deutsche Fassung EN 60974-12:2011
Overview
This standard is part of the series DIN EN 60974 (VDE 0544) on various arc welding equipment. Part 12 describes tests and requirements for coupling devices designed especially for use for welding cables. The tests illustrate the operations usually found in practice. Electrical, mechanical and thermal tests as well as the respective requirements necessary for safe operation are described. The responsible committee is K 361 "Lichtbogenschweißeinrichtungen (Schmelzschweißen)" ("Electric arc welding equipment (Fusion welding)") of the DKE (German Commission for Electrical, Electronic and Information Technologies) at DIN and VDE.
