VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Outlets 2.5 A, 250 V

VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Outlets 2.5 A, 250 V specialized gauge is precision-manufactured to measure the force required to open the shutter of 2.5 A, 250 V outlets, strictly adhering to the requirements of VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b, DIN 49440-2, and DIN 49437 standards. It features a movable design that can be fully inserted by its own weight, with precise dimensional control and stable performance to ensure accurate and reliable force measurement for outlet shutter compliance testing.

Specifications:
• Applicable standards: VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b, DIN 49440-2, DIN 49437
• Rated parameters: 2.5 A, 250 V
• Core function: Testing the force required to open outlet shutters
• Key dimensions: 26.1 ± 0.5 (unit unspecified, per standard), R5.5 ± 0.1, 13.7 ± 0.7
• Design feature: Movable structure, fully insertable by its own weight
• Dimension adjustment: Allowable extension of dimension “a” up to 115.0 if the shutter cannot be fully opened (per standard provisions)
• Manufacturing requirement: Strictly fabricated in accordance with VDE 0620-1:2010 relevant specifications
• Compliance scope: Aligns with standard clauses 10.5 and 21 of DIN 49440-2 and DIN 49437

Test Procedures:
• Inspect the gauge for cleanliness, no visible damage, and confirm its movable structure operates smoothly before use.
• Secure the 2.5 A, 250 V outlet under test in a stable, horizontal fixture to prevent position deviation.
• Align the gauge with the outlet’s shutter opening position as specified in VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b.
• Allow the gauge to insert fully into the outlet by its own weight without applying additional external force.
• Measure and record the force required to open the outlet shutter during the insertion process.
• Verify if the measured force and shutter opening performance meet the acceptance criteria outlined in the applicable standards.

Applications:
• Force measurement for opening shutters of 2.5 A, 250 V outlets to ensure compliance with VDE 0620-1 standards.
• Quality control in the manufacturing process of household and similar application outlets.
• Conformity testing for outlet products on production lines and in workshops.
• R&D testing for optimizing the shutter design and safety performance of outlets.
• Compliance verification in third-party testing laboratories and certification institutions.

Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Outlets 2.5 A, 250 V According to VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19b