Test Probe 41 of IEC 61032 – Test Cone for Access Probes to Hazardous Hot or Glowing Parts

This IEC 61032 Figure 16 Test Probe 41 is a specialized test cone built specifically to check if hazardous hot or glowing parts in electrical appliances are out of users’ reach. It has a tapered cone shape with precise dimensions—key for mimicking accidental human contact with hot components. Made from heat-resistant stainless steel, it won’t warp or damage even when used near high-temperature parts. Lightweight but rigid, it’s easy to handle during tests, making it reliable for safety compliance checks on heaters, toasters, and ovens, while fully meeting global safety standards.

Specifications:
• Probe Type: IEC 61032 Test Probe 41 (test cone for hot/glowing parts)
• Cone Taper: 1:5 (standardized to simulate accidental human contact)
• Total Length: 100 mm ± 0.2 mm
• Effective Working Length: 80 mm
• Base Diameter: 10 mm ± 0.1 mm
• Material: Heat-resistant stainless steel (resists deformation near high temperatures)
• Applied Force: No appreciable force (mimics light, accidental contact)
• Core Function: Verifies inaccessibility of hazardous hot or glowing components in appliances

Test Procedures:
• Check the test cone for damage (like dents or rust) that could affect results.
• Turn on the appliance and let it reach operating temperature (until hot/glowing parts activate).
• Gently guide the test cone’s tip toward access points near hot/glowing parts.
• See if the cone touches any hazardous hot or glowing components.
• Record if the parts stay inaccessible (pass/fail).

Applications:
• Verifying accessibility of hazardous hot/glowing parts in electrical appliances.
• Safety compliance testing for heaters, toasters, ovens, and similar devices.
• Simulating accidental human contact with high-temperature components.
• IEC 61032 Figure 15 standard conformance checks for appliance safety.
• High-temperature environment safety validation for electrical equipment.

Test Probe 41 of IEC 61032 – Test Cone for Access Probes to Hazardous Hot or Glowing Parts