VDE 0620-1 Gauge 5 – Gauge for Testing Distance to First Contact

This VDE 0620-1 Gauge 5 – Gauge for Testing Distance to First Contact is precision-engineered and manufactured in strict adherence to the DIN VDE 0620-1:2010 standard requirements. It is specifically designed to verify whether the structural configuration and dimensional parameters of plugs and sockets comply with the specified criteria, focusing on testing the distance to the first contact of contact sockets to ensure safe and reliable product performance.

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 5 requirements
• Available in variants: 5A, 5B, 5C, and 5D
• Key dimensions (SU gr values): 5.45 mm (5A), 5.60 mm (5B), 5.75 mm (5C), 5.95 mm (5D)
• Tolerance: +0.02/0 for variant 5B
• Additional dimension specifications: 6.95±0.05 mm, 9.00 mm; edges shall not be rounded
• Structural requirement: Features short and long gauge pins with specific contact detection functions

Test Procedures:

1. Prepare the plug and socket assembly to be tested, ensuring they are clean, undamaged, and placed in a stable testing environment.
2. Select the largest appropriate gauge variant (from 5A to 5D) that can be inserted into the plug pin insertion openings.
3. Insert the selected gauge into the socket’s insertion openings completely in accordance with standard operating methods.
4. Verify that the short gauge pin does not reach the socket’s contact sockets during the insertion process.
5. Confirm that the long gauge pin touches the socket’s contact sockets when fully inserted.
6. Record the test results accurately to determine if the plug and socket meet the VDE 0620-1:2010 standard requirements.

Applications:

• Quality inspection and compliance testing of plugs and sockets in the electronics industry
• Conformity verification during the production of electrical appliances involving plug-and-socket connections
• Routine quality control and performance testing in plug and socket manufacturing facilities