scope:

This part of IEC 60127 is applicable to fuse-holders for miniature cartridge fuse-links according to IEC 60127-2, sub-miniature fuse-links according to IEC 60127-3, universal modular fuse-links to IEC 60127-4 and miniature fuse-links for special applications to IEC 60127-7 for the protection of electric appliances, electronic equipment and component parts thereof, normally intended for use indoors.

NOTE Requirements for fuse-holders for miniature fuse-links complying with IEC 60127-4 and IEC 60127-7 are under consideration.

It does not apply to fuse holders for fuses completely covered by the subsequent parts of IEC 60269-1.

This document applies to fuse-holders with:

- a maximum rated current of 25 A and

- a maximum rated voltage of 1 500 V DC or 1 000 V AC; and

- for use up to 2 000 m above sea-level, unless otherwise specified.

The object of this document is to establish uniform requirements for safety and the assessment of electrical, mechanical, thermal and climatic properties of fuse-holders and the compatibility between fuse-holders and fuse-links.