IEC 60838-1:2020 Miscellaneous lampholders-Part 1: General requirements and tests

IEC 60838-1:2020 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies general requirements and corresponding test methods for miscellaneous lampholders. Released in 2020, this standard serves as a core technical reference for the design, production, inspection, and application of miscellaneous lampholders, which are widely used in residential, commercial, industrial, and other scenarios to connect lamps to power sources. It defines key terms and definitions related to miscellaneous lampholders, clarifies the scope of application (excluding lampholders covered by other specific IEC lampholder standards), and establishes basic principles for ensuring the safety, reliability, and compatibility of such products.

The standard details specific technical requirements for miscellaneous lampholders, covering aspects such as material performance (e.g., heat resistance and insulation properties of plastic components), structural design (e.g., mechanical strength and stability of the lampholder body), electrical safety (e.g., protection against electric shock, insulation resistance, and dielectric strength), and compatibility with matching lamps and accessories. Additionally, it provides comprehensive test methods, including specifications for test conditions (e.g., ambient temperature and humidity), required testing equipment, step-by-step operational procedures, and criteria for evaluating test results. These requirements and tests are designed to verify that miscellaneous lampholders can operate safely and stably under normal and reasonably foreseeable conditions, minimizing risks such as electric shock, fire, or product failure, and facilitating the global consistency of product quality and safety standards for miscellaneous lampholders.

IEC 60838-1:2020 Miscellaneous lampholders-Part 1: General requirements and tests

LISUN supplies the fully test solutions for the following IEC 60838-1:2020, please see the below excel table:

SMT-02T10 IEC 61032 Standard Articulated Test Probe with 10N Thrust

GDJS-015B Temperature Humidity Chamber | Thermal Chamber

WB2681A Insulation Resistance Tester

IK07-10 IK Level Tester | IEC62262 IK07 to IK10 Pendulum Impact Hammer

CK-1 Creepage Clearances Distance Gauge | Creepage Distance Test Cards

ZBP-T Ball Pressure Test Device

ZRS-3H Glow-wire Test Apparatus

ZY-3 Needle Flame Test

TTC-1 Tracking Test Chamber | Leakage Tracking Test Apparatus

YWX/Q-010 Salt Spray Test | Salt Spray Test Chamber