IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package
IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package is a standardized test load package used for household refrigerator and freezer performance testing. It helps laboratories simulate frozen food load conditions according to IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 related test methods. The Test Package M version is a 500 g package with a thermocouple positioned at the geometric center for internal package temperature measurement.
- IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package for household refrigerator and freezer performance testing
- Designed for IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 related test package applications
- Used as a standardized frozen food load simulation package
- Test Package M available for package internal temperature measurement
- M package size: 50 × 100 × 100 mm
- M package weight: 500 g
- Thermocouple positioned at the geometric center of the M package
- Package freezing point: -1℃
- -5℃ package available for ice compartment / ice greenhouse related tests
- Material listed by the original product page: Hydroxyethyl Methyl Cellulose
- Standard and custom package configurations available upon request
IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package Overview
IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package
The IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package is used to create repeatable thermal load conditions during refrigerator and freezer laboratory testing. Instead of using real food samples, laboratories use standardized test packages to reduce variation caused by food shape, mass, moisture content and placement differences.
This product is suitable for refrigerator manufacturers, appliance testing laboratories, third-party certification preparation teams and quality control departments. It supports frozen food storage compartment testing, freezer compartment load simulation, package temperature monitoring and energy consumption test preparation.
For tests requiring internal package temperature measurement, IEC 62552 Test Package M is used. The M package is a 500 g test package with a thermocouple placed at the geometric center, allowing the laboratory to monitor the package temperature directly during the test.
Test Package Selection and Laboratory Value
Correct package selection matters because refrigerator and freezer test results are affected by package size, quantity, arrangement, temperature type and sensor position. A mismatch in test package configuration may lead to inconsistent temperature records or unreliable comparison between appliance models.
For laboratories and manufacturers, this product helps support:
Technical Specifications
Testing Principle and Result Evaluation
The IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package is used to create a repeatable thermal load inside refrigerator and freezer compartments. Instead of using real food, laboratories place standardized test packages according to the required IEC 62552 / ISO 15502 test arrangement, reducing variation caused by food shape, moisture content, weight difference and placement inconsistency.
Test Package M
Standard packages are mainly used for frozen food load simulation. For Test Package M, the thermocouple is positioned at the geometric center of the 500 g package, allowing the laboratory to monitor internal package temperature during the test.
During testing, the laboratory records package temperature, compartment temperature, package arrangement, test duration and operating condition. Final evaluation should follow the official standard and laboratory procedure.
Selection Guide for Customers
Before ordering the IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package, customers should confirm the actual test purpose and standard version first. Different refrigerator tests may require different package sizes, temperature types and thermocouple configurations.
General Load Simulation
For general frozen food load simulation, customers should confirm the required package size and quantity.
Internal Temperature Measurement
For internal package temperature measurement, IEC 62552 Test Package M with thermocouple should be selected.
-5°C Package
For ice compartment or ice greenhouse related tests, customers should confirm whether the -5°C package is required.
For freezing capacity evaluation, load temperature rise time or other special refrigerator performance tests, customers should confirm the exact test method and package type before ordering. The original product information includes a limitation note for certain test applications, so the package configuration should be checked against the required standard and laboratory procedure.
Common Error Mitigation
Reliable refrigerator and freezer testing depends on correct package configuration and stable temperature measurement. Laboratories should avoid the following issues:
Selecting package size only by weight without confirming the applicable standard
Mixing -1°C and -5°C packages without checking the test method
Using a standard package when Test Package M is required
Damaging or bending the thermocouple wire during handling
Placing the M package sensor at the wrong measurement location
Using damaged, leaking or deformed test packages
Starting the test before the packages reach the required pre-conditioning state
Blocking compartment airflow with incorrect package arrangement
Recording only compartment air temperature without package temperature when M package data is required
Treating the test package itself as proof of refrigerator compliance
Handling, Storage and Laboratory Records
Test packages should be handled as laboratory test accessories. Damaged, leaking, deformed or contaminated packages may affect repeatability and should not be used for formal testing.
For Test Package M, the thermocouple wire or embedded copper pipe should be protected from pulling, sharp bending, compression damage or poor contact. Before testing, the operator should confirm the package type, size, weight, temperature type and sensor identification.
Recommended laboratory records include:
Compliance & Regulatory Assurance
This product is designed to support IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package applications for refrigerator and freezer laboratory testing. It provides standardized load simulation and package temperature measurement support, but it is not a certification result by itself.
IEC 62552 compliance depends on the complete test setup, including appliance preparation, ambient conditions, package arrangement, temperature measurement, test duration and laboratory evaluation procedure. Customers should confirm the correct package type and arrangement according to the official standard before formal testing.
Technical Inquiry & Configuration Support
Before requesting a quotation, customers are recommended to provide:
- Applicable standard or test method
- Required package type: standard package or Test Package M
- Required size, weight and quantity
- Required temperature type: -1℃ or -5℃
- Thermocouple wire or embedded copper pipe requirement
- Refrigerator or freezer test application
- Required documentation and delivery schedule
Based on this information, KingPo can confirm the suitable IEC 62552 Freezing Load Test Package configuration for the customer’s refrigerator or freezer testing requirement.
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