AS/NZS 3112 Figure 3.7 Lateral Strain Resistance Test Gauge (Two-Pin Configuration)

AS/NZS 3112 Figure 3.7 Lateral Strain Resistance Test Gauge (Two-Pin Configuration) is engineered for precise evaluation of lateral strain resistance in plugs and sockets compliant with Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3112. Manufactured to exact specifications outlined in AS/NZS 3112 Figure 3.7, this gauge incorporates high-precision dimensional control, durable steel construction, and exceptional structural stability—ensuring accurate and repeatable test results for verification of product compliance and mechanical reliability.

Specifications:

• Compliance: Conforms to AS/NZS 3112 “Approval and test specification – Plugs and socket-outlets” Figure 3.7 requirements
• Material: High-grade steel with enhanced wear-resistant properties
• Material hardness: Exceeds 50HRC to prevent deformation during extended operational use
• Thermal expansion coefficient: Minimal, ensuring dimensional stability across varying test environment conditions
• Critical dimensions and tolerances: Strict adherence to standard specifications (including 1.58±0.02mm, 6.2±0.02mm, 19.94±0.02mm, 42±0.5mm, R6.0±0.5mm, R20mm, 60° bevel angle, 0.3±0.05mm, 5±0.5mm)
• Surface finish: Precision-machined with controlled roughness to prevent damage to test specimens
• Pin configuration: Dual-pin design with uniform width, thickness, and spacing per standard requirements

Test Procedures:

• Prepare AS/NZS 3112-compliant plug or socket specimen, ensuring absence of scratches, cracks, deformation, or other defects that could compromise test validity
• Inspect two-pin gauge to verify cleanliness, absence of debris or wear, and confirmation that critical dimensions remain within specified tolerance ranges
• Secure specimen in stable test fixture to prevent displacement during lateral force application
• Align gauge pins with corresponding contact positions on specimen per AS/NZS 3112 Figure 3.7 alignment protocols
• Apply standard-specified lateral force to gauge using steady, uniform pressure application, avoiding sudden or uneven loading
• Maintain…