ISO 18250-3 Figure C.5 Male Reference Connector

Role of the Figure C.5 Male Reference Connector in Testing

The ISO 18250-3 Figure C.5 Male Reference Connector is used as a standard mating connector when testing female enteral reservoir connectors. During the test setup, the reference connector is connected with the customer’s sample connector so that the interface can be evaluated under the required leakage or mechanical performance conditions.

Unlike a general dimensional gauge, this reference connector is part of a functional connector test setup. It helps laboratories, medical device manufacturers and quality verification teams check whether the tested female enteral reservoir connector can maintain proper connection performance under the selected ISO 18250-3 test requirements.

KINGPO supplies the Figure C.5 male reference connector as a precision-machined stainless steel component for ISO 18250-3 related enteral reservoir connector testing. The required test method, matching fixture and documentation should be confirmed before quotation.

What This ISO 18250-3 Figure C.5 Connector Is Used For

The Figure C.5 male reference connector is mainly used to test female enteral reservoir connectors. It is suitable for test setups where the sample connector must be assembled with a defined male reference connector before leakage or mechanical resistance evaluation.

Typical applications include:

• Female enteral reservoir connector verification
• Reservoir delivery system connector interface testing
• Positive pressure liquid leakage test setup
• Subatmospheric pressure air leakage test setup
• Stress cracking related test preparation
• Resistance to separation from axial load
• Resistance to separation from unscrewing
• Resistance to overriding test setup

The exact test procedure and acceptance criteria should be confirmed according to the applicable ISO 18250-3 clause and the customer’s product type.

Testing Setup Notes

This reference connector is normally not used alone. Depending on the required test item, it may need to be used together with leakage testing equipment, force application fixtures, torque fixtures or other ISO 18250 related test accessories.

For leakage testing, the customer should confirm whether the test requires positive pressure liquid leakage or subatmospheric pressure air leakage. For mechanical testing, the customer should confirm whether the requirement is related to axial separation, unscrewing separation or overriding resistance.

Before quotation, it is helpful to provide:

• Required standard and edition
• Required figure number, such as Figure C.5
• Sample connector type and drawing if available
• Required test items
• Whether only the reference connector is needed
• Whether a complete test setup is required
• Whether dimensional inspection or material documentation is required

Configuration and Documentation Notes

The ISO 18250-3 Figure C.5 Male Reference Connector is made from stainless steel and manufactured according to the specified figure requirement. It is suitable for repeated laboratory use when properly handled, cleaned and stored.

Available documentation may be discussed before order, including dimensional inspection records, material information or other project-specific documents. KINGPO does not recommend assuming that a reference connector alone can complete all ISO 18250-3 tests. The required auxiliary equipment should be selected according to the exact test item.

If the customer is not sure whether Figure C.5 is the correct connector, please provide the sample connector type and intended test clause. KINGPO can help check whether Figure C.5 or another ISO 18250-3 reference connector is more suitable for the application.

Difference from Related ISO 18250-3 Connectors

Figure C.5 should be selected when the test sample is a female enteral reservoir connector and the test setup requires a male reference connector.

For related ISO 18250-3 test setups, other reference connectors may be required depending on the sample structure and test method. For example, a female reference connector may be needed when testing the corresponding male connector interface. Cross-port or other reservoir connector structures may require different ISO 18250-3 reference connector figures.

To avoid ordering the wrong tool, customers should confirm the required figure number and the mating direction before purchase.