This part of IEC 60974 specifies safety requirements for arc striking and arc stabilizing devices used in arc welding and allied processes.
NOTE Typical allied processes are for example plasma arc cutting and arc spraying.
Arc striking and arc stabilizing devices may be stand-alone units which may be connected to a separate welding power source or one where the welding power source and arc striking and arc stabilizing devices are housed in a single enclosure.
This standard does not include electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) requirements.
BS EN 60974-3:2003 history
2014BS EN 60974-3:2014 Arc welding equipment. Arc striking and stabilizing devices
2008BS EN 60974-3:2007 Arc welding equipment — Part 3: Arc striking and stabilizing devices
2003BS EN 60974-3:2003 Arc welding equipment - Arc striking and stabilizing devices