Product No: SMT-1819
The IEC 61032 Small Finger Probe (Test Probe 18 & 19) is a child-specific safety tool designed to test if equipment openings block access to hazardous parts by infants (0–36 months) and young children (37–96 months). It features two articulated probes: Probe 18 (mimicking 3–8-year-olds’ fingers) and Probe 19 (simulating infants’ smaller digits), with flexible joints that replicate natural hand movements. Crafted from conductive metal (for detecting live parts) and paired with insulated handles, it applies a gentle 10N thrust to mimic curious child contact. Strictly compliant with IEC 61032, it’s critical for manufacturers of child-accessible devices to prevent injuries and meet global safety rules.
Standards:
| Standards No. | Clause/Figure | Standards Name |
| IEC 61032:2017 | Clause 5.8, Figure 12 (Probe 18); Clause 5.9, Figure 13 (Probe 19) |
Test probes for protection against access to hazardous parts |
| IEC 60335-1:2023 | Clause 22.5, Figure 22.5 | Standard for Safety for Household and Similar Electrical Appliances – Part 1: General Requirements |
| UL 60950-1:2023 | Clause 6.2.2, Figure 6.2.2 | Standard for Safety for Information Technology Equipment – Safety – Part 1: General Requirements |
| EN 71-1:2020 | Clause 8.2, Figure 8.2 | Safety of toys – Part 1: Mechanical and physical properties |
Specifications:
| Parameter | Test Probe 18 (37–96 Months Children) | Test Probe 19 (0–36 Months Infants) |
| Probe Type | Child finger simulator (3–8 years old) | Infant finger simulator (0–3 years old) |
| Material | Conductive metal (resistance ≤ 0.1Ω; corrosion-resistant) | Conductive metal (resistance ≤ 0.1Ω; corrosion-resistant) |
| Handle Material | Insulated ABS plastic (resistance ≥ 100MΩ; heat-resistant up to 110°C) | Insulated ABS plastic (resistance ≥ 100MΩ; heat-resistant up to 110°C) |
| Joint Characteristics | 1 flexible pivot joint; max bending angle: 90° ± 10° | 1 flexible pivot joint; max bending angle: 90° ± 10° |
| Key Dimensions | – Tip Diameter: 8.6mm ± 0.1mm | – Tip Diameter: 5.6mm ± 0.1mm |
| – Total Length: 451.6mm ± 0.8mm | – Total Length: 464.3mm ± 0.8mm | |
| – Collar Length: 101.6mm ± 0.3mm | – Collar Length: 101.6mm ± 0.3mm | |
| Applied Thrust | 10N ± 0.5N (mimics child’s curious contact force) | 10N ± 0.5N (mimics infant’s grip force) |
| Core Function | Tests if equipment blocks 3–8-year-olds’ access to hazards | Tests if equipment blocks infants’ access to hazards |

IEC 61032 Small Finger Probe with Standard

IEC 61032 Small Finger Probe with Standard