BS EN 60512-16-17:2008

What is BS EN 60512-16-17 - Assessing the ability of a fixed male tab about?  

Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit.  

BS EN 60512-16-17, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing electromechanical components within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed specification. 

The object of BS EN 60512-16-17 is to detail a standard test method to determine the ability of a fixed male tab and its fixing to withstand specified tensile and compressive forces. If so specified in the detail specification, forces other than tension and compression may be applied.  

Who is BS EN 60512-16-17 - Assessing the ability of a fixed male tab for?  

BS EN 60512-16-17 on assessing the ability of a fixed male tabis useful for:  

• Manufacturers of electronic devices  
• Maintenance and augmentation teams   
• Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices  
• Fault management teams 
• Quality management teams 

Why should you use BS EN 60512-16-17 - Assessing the ability of a fixed male tab? 

Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment. 

BS EN 60512-16-17 walks you through the test method of measuring the ability of a fixed male tab for electronic equipment. This includes: 

• Preparation of specimen 
• Equipment 
• Mounting 
• Measurements and requirements before, during and after testing 

The guidelines in BS EN 60512-16-17 help you assess the ability of a fixed male tab for electronic equipment that enables you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.