GB/T 21707-2025Insulation specification for frequency conversion machine (English PDF)
变频调速电机绝缘规范
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Issued by
SAMR; SAC
Level / Type
National · Recommended
Issue date
May 30, 2025
Implementation date
December 1, 2025
Scope
GB/T 21707-2025 is the English-translated version of 变频调速电机绝缘规范.
GB/T 21707-2025 is the Chinese national standard covering the insulation of a motor fed from an inverter, where the voltage at the terminals overshoots what the converter puts out and arrives as a high-frequency impulse train — the magnet wire, mica tape, slot wedge, lead wire and sleeving, the heat resistance grade, the type I system that sees no partial discharge and the type II system that lives with it, the impulse endurance testing, and the inspection rules. It replaces GB/T 21707-2018, under the China Electrical Equipment Industry Association. In force from 1 December 2025. Issued on 30 May 2025, it has been in force since 1 December 2025, replacing GB/T 21707-2018.
Document preview — GB/T 21707-2025
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
- ICS
- 29.160.01
- Classification
- K 20
- Replacing
- GB/T 21707-2018
Issued by: State Administration for Market Regulation; Standardization Administration of the PRC
Contents
- Foreword3
- 1 Scope5
- 2 Normative references5
- 3 Terms and definitions6
- 4 Technical requirements10
- 5 Test methods and test equipment14
- 6 Inspection rules17
- Appendix A (Normative) Measurement guidelines for waveform parameters of high-frequency impact testers18
- Appendix B (Informative) High-frequency impact test system and influencing factors20
- Appendix C (Informative) Testing of the volatile matter of impregnating resin22
- Appendix E (Informative) Evaluation regulations for the insulation structure of variable frequency motors30
- Bibliography34
1 Scope
This document specifies the technical requirements, test methods, test equipment and inspection rules for insulation of frequency conversion machine.
This document is applicable to frequency conversion machine with rated voltage of 1 140 V and below. It serves as a reference for the implementation of high-voltage variable-frequency motors with a rated voltage higher than 1 140 V.
2 Normative references
GB/T 4074.7-2024
GB/T 5591.3-2018
GB/T 6109.1
GB/T 7095.1
GB/T 11026.4-2012
GB/T 17948.1-2018
GB/T 17948.3-2017
GB/T 20629.3-2019
GB/T 22720.1-2017
GB/T 22720.2-2019
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions, as well as those given in GB/T 22720.1-2017, apply.
3.1 type I insulation systems
The insulation structure, for converter-powered motors, which is not subject to partial discharge during its service life.
3.2 type II insulation systems
The insulation structure, for converter-powered motors, which is subject to partial discharge in any part during its service life.
Note. Generally, motors with a rated voltage greater than or equal to 700 V are of type II insulation systems.
3.3 impulse voltage insulation class; IVIC
The safe peak-to-peak voltage, for inverter-powered motors, specified by the manufacturer and related to the rated voltage, which shall be indicated in the instructions and on the nameplate.
[Source. GB/T 22720.1-2017, 3.19, modified]
3.4 partial discharge; PD
3.12 rated voltage
UN The voltage value of the motor under power frequency operating conditions, which is specified by the manufacturer and marked on the nameplate.
Note 1.The rated voltage is the line end rated voltage and is the effective value.
Note 2.For electric vehicle drive motors, the rated voltage is the nominal voltage of the DC bus declared by the manufacturer, in which case UN = Udc.
[Source. GB/T 22720.1-2017, 3.18]
3.13 overshoot factor; OF
The ratio of the motor terminal display voltage to the converter voltage.
[Source. GB/T 22720.1-2017, 3.24]
4 Technical requirements
4.1 Requirements for single materials
4.1.1 Electromagnetic wire
4.1.1.1 General requirements
In addition to meeting the requirements of Table 1, the electromagnetic wire shall also withstand the tension during the winding process, and the paint film/insulation layer shall have a certain degree of flexibility during the winding process, without cracking or losing adhesion.
4.1.1.2 High-frequency impact resistance
The chemical structure and coating process of the electromagnetic wire paint film shall enable the electromagnetic wire to effectively withstand the long-term impact of high- frequency impulse voltage. Under the conditions described in 4.3.1.2, the high- When using mica tape for insulation, its general performance shall meet the technical requirements of the relevant mica tape product standards.
4.1.4 Slot wedge
The heat resistance grade of the slot wedge shall not be lower than 155(F), and its conventional performance shall meet the technical requirements of JB/T 10508-2020.
4.1.5 Lead wire
The conductor inside the lead wire shall be guaranteed to operate continuously at a temperature not lower than 125 °C. The connection between the lead wire and the winding wire can be protected by corresponding thermal-setting adhesive tape, and its general performance shall meet the relevant product technical requirements.
4.1.6 Casing
The heat resistance grade of the casing shall not be lower than 155(F), and its conventional performance shall meet the relevant product technical requirements.
4.2 Technical requirements for insulation structure
4.2.1 Heat resistance grade
The heat resistance grade corresponding to the continuous use design life of the insulation structure shall not be lower than 155(F).
4.2.2 Technical requirements for type I insulation systems
Type I insulation systems shall meet the technical requirements of GB/T 22720.1-2017.
4.2.3 Technical requirements for type II insulation systems
Type II insulation systems shall meet the technical requirements of GB/T 22720.2-2019.
4.2.4 High-frequency impact resistance requirements
The design and manufacturing process of type II insulation systems shall enable the insulation structure to effectively withstand long-term impact of high-frequency impulse voltage. For the high-frequency impact resistance of the insulation structure evaluated under the conditions described in 4.3.6.2, the insulation structure shall meet the requirements of Table 4.
Bipolar high-frequency impulse voltage is preferred for testing. If the test voltage is too high to meet the requirements, such as exceeding 20 kV, the test method in Appendix C of GB/T 22720.2-2019 may be used after consultation between the supply and demand parties, and its requirements shall be met.
5 Test methods and test equipment
5.1 Evaluation of high-frequency impact resistance of electromagnetic wire
5.1.1 Test sample
For the evaluation of the high frequency impact resistance of electromagnetic wire, prepare the test samples as follows.
a) Enameled round copper wire. Prepare into "twisted pair" form according to the provisions of 5.1.1 of GB/T 4074.7-2024.
b) Enameled rectangular copper wire. Prepare into "back-to-back" form according to the provisions of 5.1.2 of GB/T 4074.7-2024.Straightening can be done by stretching the sample by no more than 1% of its total length, and tying the two lines tightly together with a high-temperature binding wire that can withstand long-term use of 155°C and above. The length of the "back-to- back" straight part is 150 mm.
5.1.2 Test conditions
In an aging oven at a temperature of 155 °C (the aging oven shall meet the relevant provisions of GB/T 11026.4-2012), the electromagnetic wire samples are continuously tested using a high-frequency impact tester with the parameters shown in Table 5.The measurement guidelines for waveform parameters of high-frequency impact testers are given in Appendix A.
5.1.3 Test results
When evaluating the high-frequency impact resistance of 5 samples, take the median and minimum values as the sample results.
5.2 Determination of volatile matter of impregnating resin
The method for determining the volatile matter of the impregnating resin is shown in
Appendix C Appendix C
5.3 Heat resistance assessment of insulation structures
The heat resistance assessment of insulation structures shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of GB/T 17948.1-2018 or GB/T 17948.3-2017.
For the heat resistance assessment of insulation structures under special working conditions, Appendix D provides an example of the heat resistance assessment of the insulation structure of the drive motor of a new energy vehicle.
5.4 Evaluation of type I insulation systems
Appendix E briefly describes the evaluation procedures for type I insulation systems
and type II insulation systems of variable frequency motors.
Evaluate the type I insulation systems according to the procedures of GB/T 22720.1- 2017, as described in E.2.Based on the identification test results, obtain the impulse voltage insulation class of the insulation system according to the method described in E.2.3.
5.5 Evaluation of type II insulation systems
Evaluate the type II insulation systems according to the procedures of GB/T 22720.2- 2019, as described in E.3.
5.6 Evaluation of high-frequency impact resistance of insulation structures
5.6.1 Test products and test samples
The test may be carried out using a randomly wound dummy coil (motorette), a formed wound dummy coil (formette), an actual motor stator winding or a portion of an actual winding. The test product is a complete fixture containing a test sample, and the test sample is the coil in the test product. Each test product may contain several individual test samples.
5.6.3 Test results
For the model coil, 5 test samples shall be used to evaluate the high-frequency impact resistance performance. For the actual winding, 3 test samples shall be used to evaluate the high-frequency impact resistance performance. The median and minimum values shall be taken as the test results.
6 Inspection rules
6.1 Inspection of single insulating materials and electromagnetic wires
The high-frequency impact resistance of electromagnetic wires shall be tested during the first batch of purchase confirmation and annual random inspection.
For other insulating materials, follow the normal incoming inspection method.
6.2 Inspection of the overall insulation structure
Inspection of the overall insulation structure of the motor shall be carried out during motor product identification and when the insulation structure is changed. ......
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Referenced standards
Normative references
GB/T 4074.7-2024 · GB/T 5591.3-2018 · GB/T 6109.1 · GB/T 7095.1 · GB/T 11026.4-2012 · GB/T 17948.1-2018 · GB/T 17948.3-2017 · GB/T 20629.3-2019 · GB/T 22720.1-2017 · GB/T 22720.2-2019
Editions of GB/T 21707
| Edition | Title | Revision | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| GB/T 21707-2025 | Insulation specification for frequency conversion machine | current edition | Current |
| GB/T 21707-2018 | Insulation specification for variable frequency adjustable speed definite purpose converter-fed three-phase induction motors | previous edition | In force |
| GB/T 21707-2008 | Insulation specification for variable frequency adjustable speed definite purpose converter-fed three-phase induction motors | previous edition | Obsolete |
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