DIN VDE 0620-1 Gauge 16c AC 400/230V 25A Plug Withdrawal Force Test Gauge

This DIN VDE 0620-1 Gauge 16c AC 400/230V 25A Plug Withdrawal Force Test Gauge is engineered for precise measurement of the maximum withdrawal force of AC 400/230V 25A plugs (3P+N+PE), ensuring strict compliance with DIN VDE 0620 series standards. It serves as an essential quality assurance and safety verification instrument for plugs and corresponding fixed sockets in residential and similar applications, guaranteeing that plugs maintain stable and reliable electrical connections during operation. By accurately verifying withdrawal force parameters, this gauge prevents accidental disconnections that could lead to electrical failures, equipment damage, or safety hazards.

Specifications:

• Compliant with DIN VDE 0620-1 and DIN VDE 0620-2-1:2021-02 standards
• Applicable plug type: 3P+N+PE, AC 400/230V 25A
• Pin surface roughness: Rz 1.5 – Rz 2.5
• Primary dimension: ø4.87 (tolerance: 0.00)
• Secondary dimension: 2.6 (as per product design specifications)
• Critical dimensional requirement: Specified diameter shall not be exceeded when measured 19 mm from the plug’s front face
• Materials:
  • Body and pins: Hardened stainless steel (nichtrostender gehärteter Stahl)
  • Handle: Insulating material (manufacturer-selected type)
  • Auxiliary components: Insulating material (manufacturer-selected type)

Test Procedures:

• Prepare the AC 400/230V 25A (3P+N+PE) plug and its matching fixed socket, ensuring both components are in pristine, unused condition and meet fundamental application requirements.
• Fully insert the plug into the socket according to intended operational use to establish a secure and proper electrical connection.
• Securely mount the socket on a stable test platform to prevent displacement or movement during force application.
• Correctly attach the gauge to the plug, ensuring precise alignment with the force application direction specified by the standard.
• Apply a gradually increasing pulling force to the plug through the gauge, maintaining a uniform and steady force application rate.
• Continuously monitor… (truncated)