Test Probe 14 of IEC 61032 Figure 10 (Test Bar)

This IEC 61032 Test Probe 14 (Test Bar) is a specialized tool designed to verify if socket-outlets’ shutters effectively block access to hazardous live parts. It features a precision-engineered stainless steel tip—3mm wide, 1mm thick, and 80mm long—for simulating real-world attempts to bypass socket shutters. Paired with a non-slip nylon handle for safe, easy grip, it ensures consistent testing without damaging the socket. Lightweight yet durable, it’s critical for confirming socket safety compliance, aligning with global standards to prevent electric shock risks.

Standards:

Specifications:
Probe Type: IEC 61032 Test Probe 14 (test bar for socket shutter testing)
Test Bar Dimensions Width: 3 mm; Thickness: 1 mm; Length: 80 mm
Tip Material: Stainless steel (rigid, wear-resistant for repeated testing)
Handle Material: Nylon (insulating, non-slip for safe operation)
Tip Radius: R 0.2 mm ± 0.05 mm (precision-machined to avoid socket damage)
Core Function: Verifies socket-outlets’ shutters block access to hazardous live parts
Applied Force: No appreciable force (mimics accidental attempts to insert objects into sockets)

Test Procedures:
1. Inspect the test bar for damage (e.g., bent tip, cracked handle) that could skew results.
2. Ensure the socket-outlet is disconnected from power (for initial checks) or powered on (per test requirements).
3. Hold the nylon handle and align the stainless steel tip with the socket’s pin holes.
4. Gently attempt to insert the tip through the shutters toward the live parts.
5. Check if the shutters prevent the tip from reaching hazardous components.
6. Record whether the socket meets safety requirements (pass/fail).

Applications:
1. Safety testing of household wall socket-outlets (per IEC 61032:2021 Figure 10 & IEC 60884-1:2022).
2. Compliance checks for portable travel socket-outlets to verify shutter effectiveness.
3. Verification of extension cord socket shutters (e.g., power strips) to prevent electric shock.
4. Quality control for industrial-grade socket-outlets (used in workshops) during manufacturing.
5. Safety checks for embedded socket-outlets (e.g., in kitchen countertops) to ensure shutter reliability.

Test Probe 14 of IEC 61032 Figure 10 (Test Bar)