I assume this is in regard to certification for the US (i.e. NRTL certification).
UL 1446 is the standard for insulating material systems (UL category code OBJY2 <http://database.ul.com/cgi-bin/XYV/template/LISEXT/1FRAME/showpage.html?name=OBJY2.GuideInfo&ccnshorttitle=Systems,+Electrical+Insulation+-+Component&objid=1073767047&cfgid=1073741824&version=versionless&parent_id=1073767046&sequence=1>). Interpretation of this particular requirement may vary depending on the agency you are dealing with and the product category for the end product. As the guide card information I linked to indicates, UL generally considers insulation systems rated higher than class A to require evaluation to UL 1446. The rationale is that there are interactions of the materials (including items specific to construction configuration) that come into play, so individual insulation system component ratings are not sufficient information to determine the classification of the whole insulation system. If your product is subject to UL and/or IEC 60950-1, then IEC 60085 is referenced in Annex P.1, and UL 1446 is referenced in Annex P.2. (as an alternate component standard for the US). If you have access to the UL Practical Application Guidelines for UL 60950-1, take a look at P1.5.2-5 Required use of insulation systems other than Class A. This PAG notes that both the IEC and UL standards have statements to the effect that a system class cannot be determined just from the individual materials used. The "OTHER" section of the PAG has the interesting statement that "Most NCBs do not apply IEC 60085 as intended..." On Thu, May 19, 2016 at 7:55 AM, Doug Powell <doug...@gmail.com> wrote: > Ian, > > My personal experience is mainly with custom switch mode transformers, > some very high power and intended for use in high temperature ambients. > These have been used in European, North American and Asian markets. > > In every case these transformers have been approved through evaluation > within the product or products where they are used. This evaluation > included material classes for insulation, thermal and flammability; > construction review and finally performance testing within the product > itself. In twenty years, I have yet to certify a custom made switch mode > transformer as a separate component. > > That said, I have on a couple of occasions had to get a special evaluation > done on some insulating materials, such as ball pressure, hot wire, etc. In > these cases, I find it best to have your supplier do these evaluations and > pass the certs along to you. 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