AS 2799-1992 (R2016)

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Abstract

Specifies and defines the characteristics of single-phase resistance welding equipment. It includes the information required on the equipment nameplate, and specifies the type tests and routine tests required. This Standard incorporates substantial parts of ISO 699:1981, Rating of resistance welding equipment.
RECONFIRMATION NOTICE
Technical Committee EL-019 has reviewed the content of this publication and in
accordance with Standards Australia procedures for reconfirmation, it has been
determined that the publication is still valid and does not require change.
Certain documents referenced in the publication may have been amended since the
original date of publication. Users are advised to ensure that they are using the latest
versions of such documents as appropriate, unless advised otherwise in this
Reconfirmation Notice.
Approved for reconfirmation in accordance with Standards Australia procedures for
reconfirmation on 16 June 2016.
The following are represented on Technical Committee EL-019:
Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
Australian Manufacturing Workers Union
Electrical Regulatory Authorities Council
Welding Technology Institute of Australia

Scope

This Standard defines and specifies the characteristics of single-phase resistance welding
equipment. It includes the information required on the equipment nameplate and specifies the test
methods to be used to verify the compliance of the equipment with the requirements of this Standard.
NOTE: Appendix A gives i nformati on on t hermal ti me constants.
It is applicable to single-phase resistance welding equipment, including all types of complete portable
equipment, for use under the following conditions:
(a) Altitude The altitude shall not exceed 1000 m.
(b) Cooling medium temperature For water-cooled equipment, the temperature of the cooling water
shall not exceed 30°C at the inlet of the equipment and, in the case of air-cooled equipment, none
of the following limits shall be exceeded:
(i) Maximum ambient air temperature: 40°C.
(ii) Daily average ambient air temperature: 30°C.
(iii) Yearly average ambient air temperature: 20°C.
(c) Cooling water pressure The pressure of the cooling water shall not be less than that which is
necessary to supply the rated flow of cooling water.
This Standard does not apply to transformers sold separately or to capacitor discharge or rectifier
equipment.
For a given voltage and frequency the characteristics of the equipment are calculated, constructed and
tested, as a function of the following operational modes:
(i) Intermittent operation at a duty cycle (see Clause 1.3.4) of 50%, the values of current and power
being termed nominal or rated.
(ii) Continuous operation, the values of current and power being termed continuous.
All voltages and currents shall be expressed as r.m.s. values.

General Product Information

Published
Document Type	Standard
Status	Current
Publisher	Standards Australia
ProductNote	Reconfirmed 08/07/2016. This standard has been reconfirmed in Australia in 2016 and remains current in New Zealand. Reconfirmation Notice 08/07/2016
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Committee	EL-019
Supersedes	DR 91192 AS 2799-1985