Tumbling Barrel
Tester

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Tumbling Barrel Tester

Application

The Tumbling Barrel Test simulates repeated falls which may occur to such devices as connectors or small remote control units which are normally attached to cables during use.

The Tumbling Barrel Tester is the recommended instrument to perform such a test. A barrel is turned at a rate of five revolutions per minute resulting in ten falls per minute. The sample falls from a height of 500mm on to a steel plate that is 3mm thick and backed by 19mm thick hardwood. The number of falls is set by the user in accordance to the standard they are meeting. After the tumble barrel procedure, the specimen is checked visually, mechanically, and electrically as prescribed in the relevant specification.

Instrument

The SafQ TB-1010 Tumbling Barrel Tester is made to the specifications set forth in major international standards. The barrel is made of 1.5mm thick steel as specified. Many competitive barrels are made of wood. The drop height is 500mm onto a 3mm thick steel plate backed by 19mm thick hardwood. The resting area is backed with chip-resistant rubber and the sliding surface is Formica.

The SafQ Tumbling Barrel Tester employs a large clear acrylic access door for easy viewing and access to the chamber. Models are offered with a standard barrel with a drop height of 500mm. Barrels of other sizes are available as well for standards such as IEC 60312 or DIN 60312 where a drop height of 800mm is required.

Features

  • Frame that can accept barrels with higher drop heights
  • Impact floors of 3mm steel back with 19mm hardwood
  • Formica lined sliding surface
  • Rubber block with 80IRHD hardness in resting areas
  • Enclosed motor, gearing, and controls for operator safety
  • Large clear acrylic door for easy accessibility and viewing
  • User friendly controller with programmable counter and test progress display
  • Optional barrels to meet other standards also available

Conforms To

IEC60068-2-31(2008), IEC60068-2-32, IEC60884-1, IEC60320-1, IEC60238, GB2099.1, GB8898