Gauges C26 Apparatus for Checking the Withdrawal Force According to CEE 7 Fig. 26

This Gauges C26 Apparatus for Checking the Withdrawal Force According to CEE 7 Fig. 26 is precision-engineered in strict compliance with the specifications outlined in IECEE CEE-7 Figure 26, a core standard for domestic and similar-purpose plugs and socket-outlets. It is dedicated to measuring the withdrawal force (separation force) between plugs and socket-outlets, ensuring the connection balances secure retention and user-friendly disconnection. By delivering accurate, standardized force testing, it verifies that electrical products meet CEE 7’s rigorous safety and usability requirements—preventing hazards from accidental disconnection or excessive force during unplugging.

Specifications:
• Fully adheres to IECEE CEE-7 standard requirements, aligned with Figure 26 for withdrawal force testing
• Key dimensional parameters (in millimeters): 50mm and 150mm (per standard diagram)
• Integrated with a dedicated test plug (Fiche d’essai) and sample fixture (Echantillon) for consistent setup
• Engineered for precise axial withdrawal force application and measurement
• Constructed from high-strength, durable materials to withstand repeated use and maintain structural stability
• Calibrated for reliable, repeatable force readings to ensure test accuracy
• Compatible with CEE 7-compliant domestic and similar-purpose plugs and socket-outlets
• Designed to replicate real-world unplugging scenarios for authentic performance evaluation

Test Procedures:
• Inspect the apparatus for damage, wear, or calibration issues, confirming compliance with CEE 7 Figure 26 specifications.
• Prepare the CEE 7-compliant socket-outlet sample and matching test plug, ensuring both are clean, undamaged, and free from deformation.
• Secure the socket-outlet firmly in the apparatus’s fixture (Echantillon) to prevent movement during testing.
• Insert the test plug fully into the socket-outlet with steady, controlled force, ensuring proper contact engagement as required by CEE 7.
• Align the apparatus’s force-measuring mechanism with the test plug, ensuring axial force application (parallel to insertion direction) without lateral pressure.
• Gradually apply a continuous withdrawal force at a steady rate specified by CEE 7 until the plug disconnects fully from the socket-outlet.
• Record the maximum force required for withdrawal as measured by the apparatus.
• Verify if the recorded force falls within the acceptable range defined in IECEE CEE-7.
• Document test results (including measured force and compliance status) and reset the apparatus for subsequent tests.

Applications:
• Quality control testing of CEE 7-compliant plugs and socket-outlets in manufacturing facilities to validate withdrawal force.
• Compliance assessment by certification bodies and third-party laboratories for IECEE CEE-7 product certification.
• R&D testing for optimizing plug and socket-outlet contact designs, balancing retention and disconnection force.
• Routine inspection of production lines manufacturing domestic and similar electrical connection devices for CEE 7-adopting markets.
• Performance verification of plug/socket-outlet components from third-party vendors to ensure CEE 7 conformance.
• Post-production quality audits to confirm product usability and safety before market release.
• Quality assurance for manufacturers exporting electrical products to regions requiring CEE 7 compliance.

Gauges C26 Apparatus for Checking the Withdrawal Force According to CEE 7 Fig. 26