IS 959 : 1994 Electric soldering irons

1 Scope

This standard covers general, safety and performance requirementfor soldering irons for use in household premises, for connectionto supplies at voltages not exceeding 250V ac single phase, or dc.In addition to soldering irons having the heating element energizedfrom the mains supply, requirements for soldering irons having theheating element energized at extra low voltage from a step downtransformer incorporated in or external to the appliance andintermittently rated soldering irons actuated by push switches areincluded in this specification. It also covers aspirated orde-soldering irons for removing solder from joints.

2 References

IS 302 : Part 1 :1979Safety of household and similarelectrical appliances:Part 1 General requirements

IS 302 : Part 2 : Sec 45 :1994 Safety of household and similarelectrical appliances:Part 2 Particular requirements,Section 45 Electric heating tools

IS 4827 :1983Electroplated coatings of Nickel andchromium on copper and copper alloys