EN 50636-2-100 Figure 1 Young Adult Arm Probe

The EN 50636-2-100 Figure 1 Young Adult Arm Probe is a specialized safety tool designed to simulate adult arm movement for testing access to hazardous moving parts in industrial and commercial equipment—such as fans, shredders, and ventilation systems. It features a nylon handle for secure grip and a stainless steel tip for durability, with articulated joints that rotate ±90° around the axis to navigate openings. Applying force no more than 20N, it checks if dangerous components are reachable when inserted fully into equipment gaps. It also accommodates debris collector testing (with/without the collector in place), ensuring compliance with safety rules to prevent injury from moving parts.

Specifications:
Tool Type: Young Adult Arm Probe (EN 50636-2-100 Figure 1; for testing access to hazardous moving parts in industrial/commercial equipment)
Handle Material: Nylon (insulated; ergonomic grip for control; resistant to wear and common industrial chemicals)
Tip Material: Stainless steel (corrosion-resistant; rigid to maintain shape during insertion; smooth finish to avoid equipment damage)
Joint Characteristics: Articulated design; ±90° rotation around articulation axis; free movement for easy navigation into openings; no jamming under 20N force
Applied Force: Maximum 20N (simulates gentle adult arm pressure; aligns with EN 50636-2-100 safety requirements)
Testing Compatibility: Works with/without debris collectors (tests interrupted power scenarios for fans/shredders per standard)
Core Function: Simulates adult arm to verify hazardous moving parts are unreachable; ensures mechanical safety of equipment; meets EN/CSA/IEC standards

Test Procedures:
1. Inspect the probe for loose joints, cracked handles, or bent tips; confirm smooth joint rotation.
2. Prepare the equipment under test (EUT, e.g., a shredder) – test with and without the debris collector (if applicable).
3. Hold the nylon handle, insert the probe fully into EUT openings (e.g., fan grilles, shredder slots).
4. Twist and move the probe in all directions allowed by its joints to approach hazardous moving parts.
5. Check if the probe contacts dangerous components; if debris collector removal cuts power, test only with it in place.
6. Record results: Pass if no contact; Fail if the probe reaches hazardous parts.

Applications:
1. Testing industrial fan grilles (per EN 50636-2-100:2017 Figure 1) to ensure rotating blades are unreachable by adult arms.
2. Verifying commercial shredder openings (compliant with CSA C22.2 No. 50636-2-100:2017) to prevent hand injury from cutting parts.
3. Safety checks for large ventilation system vents (per IEC 61032:2017) to block access to internal moving components.
4. Quality control for industrial exhaust fan casings during manufacturing, ensuring EN 50636-2-100 compliance.
5. Post-production testing of commercial wood chippers (small-scale) to validate hazardous part protection for operators.

Figure 1 Young Audit Arm Probe