IEC60335-1 clause 25.14 Figure 8 Power Cord Flexing Test Apparatus
Testing the Protection Capability of Cord
Product information:
This test apparatus checks the protection of the supply cord where
it enters the appliance. It conforms to the standard requirement of
IEC60335-1 clause 25.14. Appliances provided with a supply cord
that are moved while in operation shall be constructed so that the
supply cord is adequately protected against excessive flexing where
it enters the appliance. This does not apply for appliances with
automatic cord reels.
Appliances provided with a supply cord that are moved while in
operation shall be constructed so that the supply cord is
adequately protected against excessive flexing where it enters the
appliance.
Note 1: This does not apply to appliances with automatic cord reels
that are tested by 22.16 instead.
Compliance is checked by the following test that is carried out on
an apparatus having an oscillating member as shown in figure 8.
The part of the appliance that includes the inlet opening is fixed
to the oscillating member so that, when the supply cord is at the
middle of its travel, the axis of the cord where it enters the cord
guard or inlet is vertical and passes through the axis of
oscillation. The major axis of the section of flat cords shall be
parallel to the axis of oscillation.
The cord is loaded so that the force applied is:
10 N, for cords having a nominal cross-sectional area exceeding
0.75 mm²;
5 N, for other cords.
The distance X, as shown in figure 8, between the axis of
oscillation and the point where the cord or cord guard enters the
appliance, is adjusted so that when the oscillating member moves
over its full range, the cord and load make the minimum lateral
movement.
The oscillating member is moved through an angle of 90° (45°on
either side of the vertical), the number of flexings for type Z
attachments being 20000 and for other attachments 10000. The rate
of flexing is 60 per minute.
Note 2: A flexing is one movement of 90°.
The cord and its associated parts are turned through an angle of
90°after half the number of flexings, unless a flat cord is fitted.
During the test, the conductors are supplied at rated voltage and
loaded with the rated current of the appliance.Current is not
passed through the earthing conductor.
The test shall not result in:
1. A short circuit between the conductors;
2. A breakage of more than 10% of the strands of any conductor;
3. Separation of the conductor from its terminal;
4. Loosening of any cord guard;
5. Damage to the cord or cord guard which could impair compliance
with this standard;
6. Broken strands piercing the insulation and becoming accessible.
Technical parameters:
Power Supply | AC220V 50HZ |
Angle of bending | 0-360° adjustable |
Bending rate | 0~60rpm (PLC control) |
Test Station | 1 working station (it is customizable) |
Maximum output voltage | 0-240V |
Maximum output power | 3KW |
Maximum current output | 12A |
Maximum load bearing of samples | 30kg |
The load weight | 5N,10N*1 |
Counter | 0~999999 |
It is equipped with sample clamp or it is customized according to
the sample |
