GB 13140.1-2008 (English Version)

Standard No.: GB 13140.1-2008
Language: Chinese, Available in English version
Release Date: 2008
Published By: General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People‘s Republic of China
Latest: GB 13140.1-2008
Replace: GB 13140.1-1997

Scope: This part of GB 13140 applies to connecting devices for household and similar purposes as independent units. The AC rated voltage of these connecting devices should not exceed 1000V, and the frequency should not exceed 1000Hz; Hard copper wire (solid or stranded) or soft copper wire of the corresponding AWG wire gauge. These hard or soft copper wires shall meet the requirements of GB/T 3956-2008 or GB/T 18213-2000. Connections complying with the requirements of this standard shall not require the use of special tools for connection, except for twist-on connection devices and connection devices with piercing insulation. This part is the general requirements and should be used in conjunction with the special requirements of Part 2 (hereinafter referred to as "Part 2"); - Devices with threaded clamping parts (GB 13140.2) - Devices with non-threaded clamping parts (GB 13140.2) 13140.3) - Connecting devices with insulation-piercing clamps (GB 13140.4) - Twist-type devices (GB 13140.5)

GB 13140.1-2008 Referenced Document

GB 4208 Degrees of protection provided by enclosure(IP code)
GB/T 12599-2002 Metallic coatings--Electroplated coatings of tin--Specification and test methods
GB/T 16842-2008 Protection of persons and equipment by enclosures.Probe for verification
GB/T 18213-2000 Guide to the calculation of resistance of plain and coated copper conductor of low-frequency cables and wires
GB/T 2423.55-2006 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products.Part 2:Test methods.Test Eh:Hammer tests
GB/T 2423.8-1995 Environmental testing for electric and electronic products. Parts 2: Test methods. Test Ed: Free fall
GB/T 3956-2008 Conductors of insulated cables
GB/T 4207-2003 Method for determining the comparative and the proof tracking indices of solid insulating materials under moist conditions
GB/T 5169.10-2006 Fire hazard testing for electric and electronic products Part 10: Glow/hot-wire based test methods Glow-wire apparatus and common test procedure
GB/T 9797-2005 Metallic coating.Electroplated coatings of nickel plus chromium and of copper plus nickel plus chromium
GB/T 9799-1997 Metallic coatings--Electroplated coatings of zinc on iron or steel
IEC 60695-10-2:1995 Fire Hazard Testing - Part 10: Guidance and Test Methods for the Minimization of the Effects of Abnormal Heat on Electrotechnical Products Involved in Fires - Section 2: Method for Testing Products Made from Non-Metallic Materials for Resistance to Heat U

2008 GB 13140.1-2008 Connecting devices for low-voltage circuits for household and similar purposes.Part 1:General requirements
1997 GB 13140.1-1997 Connecting devices for low voltage circuits for household and similar purposes. Part 1: General requirements