BS EN 60068-2-75:2014

What is BS EN 60068-2-75 - Hammer tests about?

BS EN 60068-2-75 is a standard that covers hammer tests to ensure the mechanical and stress resistance of electrotechnical equipment and components.

BS EN 60068-2-75 provides three standardized and coordinated test methods for determining the ability of a specimen to withstand specified severities of impact.

BS EN 60068-2-75 is used to demonstrate an acceptable level of robustness when assessing the safety of a product and is primarily intended for the testing of electrotechnical items.

BS EN 60068-2-75 consists of the application to the specimen of a prescribed number of impacts defined by their impact energy and applied in the prescribed directions.

BS EN 60068-2-75 covers energy levels ranging from 0.14 J (joules) to 50 J (joules). Three types of test apparatus are applicable to perform these tests.

Who is BS EN 60068-2-75 - Hammer tests for?

BS EN 60068-2-75 on hammer tests applies to:

• Environmental testing agencies
• Simulation testing services
• Testing personnel and inspectors
• Quality assurance services

Why should you use BS EN 60068-2-75 - Hammer tests?

Mechanical impacts likely to stress electrotechnical equipment in service can be generated by hammers of various types. For coordination purposes, it has been necessary to change certain fundamental parameters of the previous tests Ef: Impact, pendulum hammer, and Eg: Impact, spring hammer. In all cases, both sets of parameters are shown at the appropriate places.

BS EN 60068-2-75 provides users guidance on two test methods including pendulum hammer, spring hammer, and vertical hammer. BS EN 60068-2-75 also provides users guidance on test apparatus, calibration and height of fall, enabling users to do the test correctly for accurate results.

BS EN 60068-2-75 provides users guidance on provisions common to all hammer test methods, pendulum hammer test, spring hammer test, vertical hammer test, shapes of striking elements, procedure for calibration, and test apparatus, enabling users to perform environmental testing on electrotechnical products for accurate results.

With obedience and compliance to BS EN 60068-2-75, users can determine the mechanical impact on electrotechnical equipment, ensuring the operational stability, safety and longevity of electrotechnical equipment.