British Standards Institution

Source:: IEC
Committee:: GEL/20/17 - Electric Cables - Low voltage
Categories:: Information management | Standardization. General rules

Scope

IEC 63XXX specifies construction, dimensions and test requirements for thermoplastic insulated and sheathed lift cables, both circular and flat, of rated voltage up to and including 450/750V.

The tests for cables of IEC 63XXX series are described in IEC 63294.

Purpose

Decision 29 of 20-1986-DL (2018): To start revision on lift cables by extracting them from 60227-6 into a new standard number and to update the remaining content of 60227-6 for other connection cables. RR to be started immediately.

Decsion 42 of 20-2211-DL (2024): TC 20 endorsed the new work item for a new lift cables standard with Johannes Güntsch as TF leader.

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Standard timeline

1. Proposal

Proposal start date:

29/04/2025

Proposal end date:

24/06/2025

2. Draft

3. Public Comments

4. Comment Resolution

5. Approval

6. Publication

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Standards Development

PNW 20-2243 ED1: FLAT AND ROUND FLEXIBLE CABLES OF RATED VOLTAGE UP TO AND INCLUDING 450/750V

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