DIN VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19a Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Sockets 16 A, 250 V

DIN VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19a Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Sockets 16 A, 250 V is specialized gauge is precision-engineered to test the force required to open the shutter of 16 A, 250 V sockets, strictly complying with the requirements of DIN VDE 0620-1:2010 (Lehre 19a) and DIN 49440-1 standards. It features a movable design that can be fully inserted by its own weight, with rounded edges and stable structural performance to ensure accurate and reliable force measurement for socket shutter compliance.

Specifications:
• Applicable standards: DIN VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19a, DIN 49440-1
• Rated parameters: 16 A, 250 V
• Core function: Testing the force required to open socket shutters
• Design feature: Movable structure, fully insertable by its own weight
• Edge treatment: Slightly rounded
• Dimension adjustment: Allowable extension of dimension “a” up to 9.0 if the shutter cannot be fully opened (per standard provisions)
• Manufacturing requirement: Strictly fabricated in accordance with DIN VDE 0620-1 relevant specifications

Test Procedures:
• Inspect the gauge for cleanliness, no visible damage, and confirm its movable structure functions smoothly before use.
• Secure the 16 A, 250 V socket under test in a stable, horizontal fixture to avoid position deviation.
• Align the gauge with the socket’s shutter opening position as specified in DIN VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19a.
• Allow the gauge to insert fully into the socket by its own weight without applying additional external force.
• Measure and record the force required to open the socket shutter during the insertion process.
• Verify if the measured force and shutter opening performance meet the acceptance criteria outlined in DIN VDE 0620-1 and DIN 49440-1.

Applications:
• Force measurement for opening shutters of 16 A, 250 V sockets to ensure compliance with DIN VDE 0620-1:2010 standards.
• Quality control in the manufacturing process of household and similar application sockets.
• Conformity testing for socket products on production lines and in workshops.
• R&D testing for optimizing the shutter design and safety performance of sockets.
• Compliance verification in third-party testing laboratories and certification institutions.

DIN VDE 0620-1 Lehre 19a Gauge for Testing Force Required to Open Shutter for Sockets 16 A, 250 V