scope:

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

This part of IEC 60127 applies to fuse-holders with:

- a maximum rated current of 16 A; and

- a maximum rated voltage of 1 500 V d.c. or 1 000 V a.c.; and

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

The object of this standard 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.