BS 1363-3 Figure 35 Simulated Plug and Cable Devices

This BS 1363-3 Figure 35 Simulated Plug and Cable Devices is a professional testing solution meticulously engineered to comply with BS 1363-3 Figure 35 standards, designed to evaluate whether fixed socket-outlets can withstand applied loads without undue strain. The comprehensive kit includes three types of simulated plugs (BS 1363, BS 546 5A, BS 546 15A) and three brass counterweights (400g, 134g, 58g), each precision-manufactured to match the dimensional and weight requirements of the standard. By simulating real-world load conditions and specific turning moments, the devices provide reliable and consistent test data, making them essential for verifying the structural stability and durability of socket-outlets, adaptors, and related electrical accessories in compliance with international safety specifications.

Specifications
• Test standard compliance: BS 1363-3 Figure 35 (for testing adaptors and fixed socket-outlets)
• Kit composition: 3 simulated plugs + 3 counterweights (complete set for load simulation tests)
• Simulated Plug Details:
– Device 1 (BS 1363): Brass material, weight 111g, with standard pins brazed to disc (dimensional compliance with BS 1363)
– Device 2 (BS 546 5A): Brass material, weight 80g, pin dimensions and centres aligned with BS 546 standards
– Device 3 (BS 546 15A): Brass material, weight 130g, precision-engineered to match BS 546 15A specifications
• Counterweight Details (all brass material):
• Counterweight A: 400g; Counterweight B: 134g; Counterweight C: 58g
• Weight tolerance: All devices and counterweights meet ±1% weight accuracy requirement
• Turning moment: Preset turning moments (e.g., 0.095 Nm, 0.15 Nm, 0.3 Nm, 0.5 Nm) through X-X axis (pins pointing downwards), with ±1% tolerance
• Structural features: Standard pins brazed to disc; ø5 rod brazed to disc (as per standard design); pin dimensions and centres compliant with respective BS standards

Test Procedures
• Inspect the complete kit to ensure all simulated plugs and counterweights are intact, free of damage, and their weights fall within the ±1% tolerance range.
• Confirm the type of fixed socket-outlet (BS 1363, BS 546 5A, BS 546 15A) to be tested and select the corresponding simulated plug and counterweight combination per BS 1363-3 Clause 13.
• Mount the fixed socket-outlet securely in a stable test fixture, ensuring it is installed in a position consistent with real-world usage.
• Attach the selected counterweight to the simulated plug according to the test load requirements (e.g., Device 1 + Counterweight C for simulating BS 1363 plug with 1m 0.75mm² cable).
• Verify the turning moment of the assembled plug-counterweight system, ensuring it meets the specified value (±1% tolerance) with pins pointing downwards along the X-X axis.
• Insert the assembled simulated plug firmly into the fixed socket-outlet, ensuring full engagement of pins with the socket’s internal contacts.
• Maintain the test setup for the duration specified in BS 1363-3 protocols, monitoring the socket-outlet for signs of strain, deformation, or loose connections.
• After completing the test cycle, carefully remove the simulated plug and counterweight from the socket-outlet.
• Inspect the socket-outlet for structural damage, contact loosening, or any other defects caused by the applied load.
• Document test data (including plug type, counterweight used, turning moment, and socket-outlet performance) and compare results against BS 1363-3 requirements to assess compliance.

Applications
• Load resistance testing of fixed BS 1363 socket-outlets to verify they withstand simulated plug and cable loads without undue strain.
• Structural stability evaluation of BS 546 5A and 15A fixed socket-outlets under specified load and turning moment conditions.
• Quality control inspections in manufacturing facilities producing adaptors and socket-outlets for markets adhering to BS 1363-3 standards.
• Certification testing conducted by third-party laboratories and regulatory bodies to confirm product conformity.
• R&D testing for optimizing the design and material selection of fixed socket-outlets to enhance load-bearing capacity.
• Pre-shipment quality verification for exporters, ensuring products meet the load resistance requirements of target markets.
• Routine quality audits for electrical accessory brands to maintain consistent product durability and safety standards.
• Compliance testing of adaptors covered by BS 1363-3, ensuring they do not impose excessive strain on paired socket-outlets.

BS 1363-3 Figure 35 Simulated Plug and Cable Devices

BS 1363-3 Figure 35 Simulated Plug and Cable Devices