AS 1299:1993 PDF Download

AS 1299:1993 is a standard that sets out the specifications for flameproof restrained plugs and receptacles used in electrical equipment for coal mines. These plugs and receptacles are designed to safely connect two or more trailing cables or trailing cables to equipment in coal mines. The standard covers units with voltage ratings of 660 V, 1.1 kV, and 3.3 kV, with current ratings of up to 425 A.

The standard specifies the dimensional, electrical, mechanical, and test requirements that these plugs and receptacles must meet in order to ensure their safe and reliable operation in coal mine environments. Compliance with this standard helps to minimize the risk of electrical hazards and potential explosions in coal mines by ensuring that the electrical equipment used in these environments meets the necessary safety requirements.