Cord Bend Protection Tester – IEC 60601-1 Clause 8.11.3.6 & IEC 62368 Annex G.7.5 Non-Detachable Cord Test Equipment

Cord Bend Protection Tester – IEC 60601-1 & IEC 62368 Non-Detachable Cord Tester

The Cord Bend Protection Tester is a precision mechanical tester manufactured by KingPo, designed to evaluate the bend protection performance of non-detachable power cords in medical electrical equipment and audio/video & IT products. Fully compliant with IEC 60601-1 Clause 8.11.3.6 and IEC 62368 Annex G.7.5, this tester applies a 0-90° bend angle with a 50kg load to simulate repeated flexing, ensuring cords do not crack, expose conductors or pose electrical shock risks under stress.

In medical devices (patient beds, diagnostic machines) and AV/IT products (power adapters, monitors, speakers), non-detachable cords are vulnerable to bending damage from movement or strain. The KINGPO Cord Bend Protection Tester addresses this by providing accurate angle control (±0.1°), adjustable R gauges (R1-R15) and a sturdy 800*500mm table, allowing manufacturers, testing labs and certification bodies to verify cord durability and compliance with global safety standards (CE, UL, CB Scheme, CCC).

This tester features a manual angle setting, 50kg adjustable load (steel balls in cloth bags) and robust construction, delivering repeatable, certification-grade results for cord bend protection validation.

Core Role & Purpose

The Cord Bend Protection Tester verifies:

• Bend resistance of non-detachable cords under 0-90° flexing
• Compliance with IEC 60601-1 Clause 8.11.3.6 (medical equipment)
• Compliance with IEC 62368 Annex G.7.5 (AV/IT equipment)
• No insulation damage or conductor exposure with 50kg load

It simulates real-world cord stress, ensuring electrical safety and durability.

Professional Construction & Technical Precision

Key features include:

• Angle Range: 0-90° manual setting with ±0.1° accuracy
• Load: 50kg (adjustable steel balls in cloth bags)
• R Gauge: R1-R15 (1 to 15mm in 0.25mm increments)
• Table Size: 800*500mm for stable test setup
• Material: Durable metal frame for long-term reliability

These ensure precise, repeatable cord bend protection testing.

Primary Use Cases & Business Value

The tester supports key stages:

• R&D Cord Validation — Test non-detachable cord designs under flexing in new products
• Certification Reporting — Labs generate compliant data for IEC 60601-1 & IEC 62368 submissions
• Production QC — Manufacturers verify batch cord durability
• Failure Analysis — Investigate cord-related defects in returned products

It helps deliver safe, reliable products, reduce field failures and accelerate certification.

Compliance & Regulatory Assurance

Fully compliant with IEC 60601-1 Clause 8.11.3.6 and IEC 62368 Annex G.7.5 cord bend protection requirements. Aligned with CE, UL, CB Scheme, CCC for medical and AV/IT equipment. Regular calibration recommended.