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BS EN 50078:1994

Superseded
Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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Torches and guns for arc welding
Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

15-12-2000

Language(s)

English

Published date

15-04-1994

Cooperating organizations
National foreword
Foreword
Section one: General
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Environmental conditions
4 Definitions
4.1 torch; gun
4.2 body
4.3 handle
4.4 nozzle
4.5 non-consumable electrode (TIG, plasma)
4.6 electrode wire (MIG, MAG, MOG)
4.7 contact tip (MIG, MAG, MOG)
4.8 cable-hose assembly
4.9 MIG/MAG torch
4.10 MOG torch
4.11 TIG torch
4.12 plasma torch
4.13 plasma welding torch
4.14 manual torch
4.15 mechanically guided torch
4.16 air cooled torch
4.17 liquid cooled torch
4.18 motorized torch
4.19 spool-on-torch
5 Classification
5.1 Process
5.2 Method of guidance
5.3 Voltage class
5.4 Type of cooling
Section two: Requirements and tests
6 Test conditions
7 Protection against electric shock
7.1 Insulation resistance
7.2 Dielectric strength
7.3 Protection against direct contact
7.3.1 Class M torches
8 Thermal rating
8.1 Temperature rise
8.2 Heating test
8.2.1 MIG/MAG and MOG torch
8.2.2 TIG and plasma welding torch
8.3 Duration of the heating test
8.4 Determination of the ambient air temperature
8.5 Cooling liquid
8.6 Resistance to weld spatter
9 Impact resistance
10 Marking
11 Instructions for use
Tables
1 Dielectric test voltages
2 Degree of protection for manual torches
3 Degree of protection for mechanically guided
       torches
4 Test values for MIG welding of aluminium alloys
5 Test values for MAG welding of mild steel
6 Test values for MAG welding with flux cored wire
7 Test values for MOG welding of mild steel
8 Test values for TIG welding
9 Test values for plasma welding
Figures
1 Device for testing the resistance to weld spatter
2 Device for the impact test
Annexes
A Additional terminology
B Position of the welding torches for the heating
       test
C Cooled copper block
National annex NA (informative) Committees responsible
National annex NB (informative) Cross-references

Specifies safety and construction requirements for torches and guns for MIG/MAG, MOG, TIG and plasma welding. Coverage includes definitions, environmental conditions, classification, protection against electric shock, thermal rating, impact resistance and marking. Also gives tables, diagrams and annexes.

Committee
WEE/6
DevelopmentNote
Supersedes BS 638-8(1984) (07/2004)
DocumentType
Standard
Pages
22
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy
Supersedes

Standards Relationship
EN 50078:1993 Identical
DIN EN 50078 : 1994 Identical
NF EN 50078 : 1994 Identical
NBN EN 50078 : 1995 Identical
I.S. EN 50078:1995 Identical
NEN EN 50078 : 1994 Identical
UNE-EN 50078:1996 Identical

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