IEC 60335-2-3 Steel Cylinder | Clause 20.102

The IEC 60335-2-3 Steel Cylinder provides a defined steel test body for evaluating the impact stability of ironing boards. In this test, the cylinder helps apply a controlled impact condition so the board’s stability and structural safety can be checked under a repeatable laboratory setup.

Using a non-standard object may cause variation in mass, size, contact behavior or impact result. This cylinder helps manufacturers and laboratories prepare a consistent setup for IEC 60335-2-3 Clause 20.102 verification, pre-compliance testing and production quality control.

Applicable Standard and Test Method

This steel cylinder is designed for IEC 60335-2-3 Clause 20.102 impact stability testing of ironing boards. It is used as part of the specified test arrangement when a 3J impact energy condition is required.

During testing, the impact position, sample placement, ironing board condition, impact method and result evaluation should follow the applicable standard clause and laboratory test procedure. The final compliance result depends on the complete test setup and the acceptance criteria defined by the applicable standard.

Technical Parameters

Standard and Test Information

Ordering and Documentation Information

Testing Principle and Result Evaluation

The IEC 60335-2-3 Steel Cylinder provides a defined mass and geometry for applying the required impact condition to an ironing board. Before testing, the cylinder diameter, height and mass should be checked to confirm that they meet the specified requirements.

During the test, the cylinder is used in the specified impact arrangement to apply 3J impact energy to the required position of the ironing board. The impact location, sample condition and observation method should follow IEC 60335-2-3 Clause 20.102.

The result is normally acceptable when the ironing board remains stable and does not show unsafe collapse, excessive deformation, loss of support function or other non-compliance defined by the applicable clause. If the board tips over, loses required stability, breaks, collapses or shows unsafe structural failure, the result should be evaluated according to the standard requirement and laboratory acceptance criteria.

Common Error Mitigation

Reliable impact stability testing depends on the complete test setup, not only the steel cylinder itself. To reduce test variation, laboratories should avoid:

• Using a non-standard weight instead of the specified steel cylinder
• Ignoring the 0.5 kg ± 0.01 kg mass requirement
• Using a cylinder with damaged or deformed edges
• Applying impact energy at the wrong position
• Testing an improperly positioned ironing board
• Recording the result without checking the applicable acceptance criteria

Operation and Test Notes

Before use, confirm the applicable test clause, required 3J impact energy setup, cylinder dimensions, cylinder mass, impact position and ironing board sample condition.

The cylinder surface should be clean and free from obvious damage, burrs, corrosion or deformation. During formal testing, the steel cylinder should be used only with the specified impact arrangement and handled carefully to avoid dents or edge damage that may affect repeatability.

Maintenance and Documentation Support

After testing, the steel cylinder should be cleaned and stored in a dry, protected condition. It should be inspected regularly for dents, corrosion, deformation or surface damage that could affect repeatability.

For formal testing, laboratories should keep relevant records such as product specification, dimension verification record, mass verification record, inspection record and test result. KingPo can provide product documentation support according to order requirements.