GOST 26118-84 PDF

Full title and description

GOST 26118-84 — "Electric energy semiconductor converters with power 5 kV·A and higher. Marking, packing, transportation and storage". The standard establishes marking, packaging, transportation and storage requirements for semiconductor power converters of rated power 5 kV·A and above, including provisions for domestic use and export to moderate and tropical climates.

Abstract

This standard defines mandatory rules and recommendations for identification (marking), internal and external packaging, transport conditions, conservation and storage periods, and basic safety requirements for semiconductor energy converters (power ≥ 5 kV·A). It includes an informative appendix listing recommended cushioning, auxiliary packing and shipping materials and cross-references to related packaging and climatic standards.

General information

• Status: Active / in force (document status listed as действующий / introduced and maintained in the standards databases).
• Publication date: Approved 21 March 1984; put into effect 1 July 1985 (date of introduction into force).
• Publisher: Approved by the USSR State Committee for Standards (Gosstandart); originally published by the Publishing House of Standards (Izdatel'stvo standartov).
• ICS / categories: Electrotechnical equipment / rectifiers & converters classification (OKS/OKP group and sector references in registry: e.g., 29.200 / OKP 34 1600, group E69).
• Edition / version: Original designation GOST 26118-84 (approved 1984, introduced 1985). Document received amendments and extensions in the 1980s (editions/changes registered in 1986 and 1988) and has later reprints/updates in collections.
• Number of pages: Varies by publisher/format — common commercial copies list between 11 and 22 pages depending on formatting and reprint.

Scope

Applies to semiconductor electric energy converters (power converters, inverters/rectifiers and similar equipment) with rated power of 5 kV·A and above. The standard covers marking (identification), requirements for internal and external packing, categories and methods for transport, conservation and storage conditions and allowable shelf/retention times before commissioning; it also sets safety references for handling during packing and unpacking and gives guidance for export packaging suitable for moderate and tropical climates.

Key topics and requirements

• Marking: mandatory identification information to appear on the product and packaging (type, serial number, handling marks and export/domestic notes).
• Packing and internal packaging: specifications for inner protection, recommended cushioning and auxiliary materials (appendix lists polyethylene film, packing nails, twine, packing paper, steel strapping, varnished/paraffined paper, etc.).
• Transport packaging categories: selection of package strength and category according to intended transport and climatic category per GOST 15150 and GOST 23216.
• Transportation rules: requirements to choose transport mode and conditions, special provisions for oil-filled units and large accessories (transformers, reactors) to be specified in product-specific technical conditions.
• Storage and conservation: allowable storage periods before repackaging or re-conservation depending on packaging category and climatic class; procedures for conservation, deconservation and re-conservation referencing anti-corrosion treatments.
• Safety: references to safety in packing and handling operations (e.g., conformity with GOST 23216 and GOST 9.014 for anti-corrosion and worker safety during conservation/unpacking).
• Normative references: cross-references to many sector standards for materials, nails, tapes, containers and climatic requirements used to implement the packing/transport/storage rules.

Typical use and users

Primary users include manufacturers of high-power semiconductor converters, packing and logistics engineers, QA/QC and conformity assessment personnel, procurement and export departments, transport and storage operators, and test laboratories. The standard is used to prepare product technical documentation, shipping instructions for domestic deliveries and exports, and acceptance criteria for incoming equipment.

Related standards

The standard references and is used alongside other GOST documents governing packaging, climatic categories and materials, for example GOST 23216 (packing and transport rules), GOST 15150 (climatic categories and storage), GOST 9.014 (temporary corrosion protection), GOST 3560 (steel strapping), GOST 10354 (polyethylene films), GOSTs governing nails and wooden boxes, and several others listed in the normative references. Implementers should review the normative list in the standard text for the complete cross-reference set.

Keywords

GOST 26118-84; semiconductor converters; power converters; marking; packaging; packing list; transportation; shipping; storage; conservation; export packaging; anti-corrosion; GOST 23216; GOST 15150.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: GOST 26118-84 is a USSR / Russian standard that sets marking, packing, transportation and storage requirements for semiconductor electric energy converters of rated power 5 kV·A and higher. It was approved in 1984 and introduced into force on 1 July 1985.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers product identification (marking), internal and external packaging methods and materials, transport conditions and categories, conservation and storage rules (including allowable storage durations and special treatment for oil-filled units), and basic safety provisions during packing/unpacking. An appendix lists recommended cushioning and auxiliary packing materials.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of high-power semiconductor converters, packaging and logistics specialists, QA/QC and inspection bodies, export/transport coordinators and storage facility managers use the standard to prepare shipping documentation, select packaging, and verify storage/transport conditions.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: Registry copies and commercial repositories list GOST 26118-84 as active / in force (document status in public databases is "действует" / active). However, implementers should confirm whether a more recent national or industry standard or technical regulation applies to a specific product or export market prior to shipment.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: The standard belongs to the electrotechnical/rectifier & converter family of GOSTs (OKS/OKP groupings) and references many packaging, climatic and safety GOSTs. It is a product-specific packaging/handling standard rather than an ISO series; it sits alongside other GOSTs for converters, power equipment and packaging.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Semiconductor converters, power converters ≥ 5 kV·A, marking, packing, transportation, storage, conservation, export packaging, GOST 23216, GOST 15150.