VDE 0620-1 Gauge 2 – Gauge for Testing Minimum Opening Width and Minimum Withdrawal Force of Contact Sockets

This VDE 0620-1 Gauge 2 – Gauge for Testing Minimum Opening Width and Minimum Withdrawal Force of Contact Sockets is engineered and manufactured to exacting specifications in full compliance with VDE 0620-1:2010 standard requirements. This precision instrument is designed to verify structural and dimensional conformity of plugs and sockets, specifically testing the minimum opening width and minimum withdrawal force of contact sockets to ensure product compliance with regulatory standards and operational reliability.

Specifications:

• Complies with DIN VDE 0620-1 “Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar purposes Part 1: General requirements on fixed socket-outlets” Gauge 2
• Available configurations: Gauge 2A, Gauge 2B, and Gauge 2C
• For Gauge 2A (compatible with DIN 49440, 2P type): Dimension “a” = 3.8±0.05 mm, mass = 200 g
• For Gauge 2B (compatible with DIN 49441, 2P+ type; DIN 49445, 3P+N+ type): Dimension “a” = 4.6±0.05 mm, mass = 200 g
• For Gauge 2C (compatible with DIN 49447): Mass = 300 g
• Dimensional ranges: 6 to 10 mm and 10 to 12 mm
• Critical dimensions: 7.8±0.05 mm, 2.3±0.05 mm, 5+0.2 mm
• Withdrawal force compliance: The gauge must not disengage from the contact socket under gravitational force within 30 seconds

Test Procedures:

1. Prepare the contact socket for testing by ensuring it is clean, undamaged, and positioned in a stable test environment.
2. Select the appropriate gauge variant (Gauge 2A, 2B, or 2C) based on the contact socket type and specification.
3. Insert the selected gauge into the contact socket following standardized operational protocols.
4. Measure and verify the minimum opening width of the contact socket using the gauge to confirm compliance with VDE 0620-1:2010 requirements.
5. Conduct the withdrawal force test by observing the gauge for 30 seconds to verify it remains engaged under gravitational force.
6. Document all test parameters, measurements, and observations to determine compliance with applicable standards.

Applications:

• Quality inspection and compliance testing…