IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe | Document Shredder Safety Test Tool
The IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe is a specialized safety test tool designed to verify that document shredder feed openings prevent access to hazardous rotating blades and internal moving parts.
- Precision wedge-shaped tip specifically designed per IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 for shredder testing
- Stainless steel wedge with 1.0 mm tip thickness and 30ยฐ angle
- Ergonomic nylon insulated handle for safe and comfortable operation
- Verifies protection against accidental insertion of thin objects (paper, cards, debris)
- Supports compliance with IEC 62368-1, UL 62368-1 and related shredder safety standards
- Delivered with ISO 17025 traceable calibration certificate
- MOQ: 1
- Delivery: 7 working days
IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe Description
IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe for Document Shredders Test
The IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe is a specialized precision safety testing instrument developed by KingPo specifically for evaluating the mechanical guarding performance of document shredders. It accurately simulates the accidental insertion of thin objects โ such as paper edges, plastic cards, or small debris โ into the feed slot, allowing manufacturers and laboratories to verify that hazardous rotating blades and internal moving parts remain safely inaccessible during normal operation and foreseeable misuse.
Technical Parameters
| Parameter | Specification | Remark / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Standard | IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 | Dedicated wedge probe for document shredder safety |
| Wedge Tip Thickness | 1.0 mm ยฑ 0.05 mm | Critical dimension simulating thin object insertion |
| Wedge Base Width | 20 mm ยฑ 0.2 mm | Provides stable insertion guidance |
| Wedge Effective Length | 80 mm ยฑ 0.2 mm | Sufficient reach for deep feed slot testing |
| Wedge Angle | 30ยฐ ยฑ 1ยฐ | Closely mimics real-world paper/card insertion |
| Handle Material | High-grade insulating nylon | Non-slip, heat-resistant, ergonomic grip |
| Tip Material | Corrosion-resistant stainless steel | Maintains sharp geometry after repeated use |
| Total Length | 180 mm ยฑ 0.5 mm | Optimal balance for precise control |
| Test Force | No appreciable force | Simulates accidental light insertion |
Wedge probe , IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 โ Wedge probe
The IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe is manufactured using advanced multi-axis CNC machining and precision grinding processes to achieve exceptionally tight dimensional tolerances. The wedge tip is crafted from high-grade 304 stainless steel, precision-ground to maintain sharp leading edges, consistent geometry, and excellent long-term corrosion resistance, even after thousands of insertion cycles in demanding laboratory environments.
The handle is made from premium Delrin (acetal nylon), chosen for its superior electrical insulation properties, high mechanical strength, and excellent resistance to wear, chemicals, and cleaning agents. Its ergonomic design provides a secure, non-slip grip that reduces operator fatigue during prolonged testing sessions.
Every probe undergoes rigorous 100% quality control, including full dimensional inspection using coordinate measuring machines (CMM), surface finish verification, and functional fit testing. This comprehensive quality assurance process ensures outstanding repeatability and measurement reliability across different document shredder models and production batches.
Testing Principle
During testing, the wedge probe is slowly and carefully inserted into the operating shredderโs feed opening at various angles and positions. The test evaluates whether the wedge tip can reach the rotating cutting blades or other hazardous moving components. If contact occurs, the shredderโs guarding design is considered insufficient. This method effectively replicates foreseeable misuse scenarios involving thin, flexible objects, providing an objective assessment of mechanical safety protection as required by IEC 62368-1.
Common Error Mitigation
Prior to each test, carefully inspect the wedge tip for any signs of bending, burrs, or wear. Insert the probe slowly and steadily in a straight path without applying additional force beyond its own weight. Perform the test at multiple locations across the entire width and depth of the feed slot. For electrically powered shredders, consider connecting a continuity tester to detect any unintended contact with live parts. After testing, clean the probe with a soft cloth and store it in its dedicated protective case to prevent tip deformation or contamination.
Primary Use Cases & Business Value
The IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe is a critical tool for safety certification, design validation, and ongoing production quality assurance of document shredders. It enables manufacturers to identify and correct guarding deficiencies early in the development cycle, significantly reducing the risk of user injury from rotating blades, minimizing costly redesigns, and ensuring smooth passage through global regulatory approval processes. This ultimately results in safer products, enhanced brand reputation, and greater consumer confidence.
Industrial Applications & Lab Scenarios
- Document Shredder Manufacturers โ Feed slot guarding verification during product development and mass production
- Third-Party Certification Laboratories โ Compliance testing according to IEC 62368-1 and UL 62368-1 requirements
- Quality Control Departments โ Batch inspection and final safety validation of consumer and office shredders
- Safety Engineering Teams โ Evaluation and optimization of new shredder designs and anti-jam mechanisms
- Regulatory Compliance Teams โ Preparation of technical documentation and test reports for international market access
Strategic Procurement Advantages & Global Support
- Precision-machined and ready for immediate laboratory deployment
- Manufactured under ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and CE certified quality system
- Full one-year warranty backed by responsive lifetime technical support from our Dongguan facility
Compliance & Regulatory Assurance
This IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probe is engineered and manufactured in strict alignment with IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4. It provides a standardized method for verifying the inaccessibility of hazardous parts in document shredders.
- Complimentary Factory Calibration: Each probe is delivered with a comprehensive ISO 17025 traceable calibration certificate.
- Performance Verification: Annual dimensional verification of the wedge tip is recommended for probes used in certification or high-volume testing.
Technical Inquiry & Expert Support
KingPo provides validated IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 Wedge Probes. Contact our engineering team for technical recommendations or custom configurations.
The Core Value We Deliver
- Exact compliance with IEC 62368-1 Figure V.4 requirements
- Precision 1.0 mm wedge tip with tight tolerances
- Durable stainless steel construction and ergonomic handle
- ISO 17025 traceable calibration as standard
- Responsive technical support within 24 hours
Clause โ Test & Equipment List
| Clause | Measurement / Testing โ Equipment & Material Needed | Subcontracting |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1.4 | Equipment Installation (Outdoor), Conditioning
Test chamber: minimum range of โ33ยฐC to +40ยฐC |
ROUT |
| 4.7 | Equipment for direct insertion into mains socket-outlets
Test equipment (see Fig. 11 of IEC 60065) |
RB |
| 4.8 | Coin / button cell batteries
30 N ยฑ 1 N applied by rigid test finger (Figure V.1); test hook (Figure 20); calliper; timer Crush Test (330 N ยฑ 5 N); flat surface 100 mm ร 250 mm; timer; air Torque gauges, test hook |
RB |
| 5.2.2.2 | Steady-state voltage and current limits
Ampere meter and voltmeter suitable for current and waveform, frequency meter Measuring instruments according to IEC 60990:1999 Figure 4 and 5, timer, 2 kW resistor |
RB |
| 5.2.2.4 | Single pulse limits
Oscilloscope |
RB |
| 5.3.2 | Accessibility to electrical energy sources and safeguards
Test probes V1, V2, V3, V4, V5; T.3, calliper, hipot |
RB |
| 5.4.1.4 / 9.2.5 / Annex E | Maximum operating temperatures for materials, components and systems
Single phase voltage supply systems / variability / adequacy Three phase voltage supply systems |
RB / S |
| Temperature (rise)
Temperature recorder (multi-channel) Thermocouples Winding resistance (normally > 1.0 W 2-wire, 4-wire < 1.0 W) Voltmeters (AC/DC) High voltage meter (probe) Current meter (AC/DC) Resistive loads |
RB | |
| 5.4.1.5.3 | Thermal cycling test procedure (Annex G 13.6.2)
Full draught oven (ยฑ2ยฐC) Cooling facility (0ยฐC ยฑ2ยฐC) Scratch test device with steel pin |
S |
| 5.4.1.10 | Thermoplastic parts with conductive metallic parts directly mounted
Vicat test B 50 per ISO 306 Ball pressure test apparatus per IEC 60695-10-2, oven at least 125ยฐC ยฑ3ยฐC |
S / RB |
| 5.4.2 / 5.4.3 / 5.4.4 / Annex X | Clearances, creepage distance, solid insulation
Oscilloscope Dial gauge or calliper Micrometer Pins with different diameters Microscope Impulse test generator Circuit 1 / Circuit 2 / Circuit 3 of Table D.1 Test equipment for tracking index per IEC 60112 Mandrel (Figure 25โ28), metal foil, electrical strength test equipment Stop watch, weight |
RB / RT / S / RC |
| 5.4.5.2 | Antenna terminal insulation
Insulation resistance meter (500V > 4 Mฮฉ), antenna interface test generator Circuit 3 of Table D.1; timer, dial gauge or calliper |
RC |
| 5.4.8 | Humidity conditioning
Test chamber RH (93 ยฑ 3) %, (20๏ฝ30)ยฐC Test chamber RH (93 ยฑ 3) %, (40 ยฑ 2)ยฐC Extra large environmental testing chamber Test equipment per Figure 29 for electric strength of solid / thin sheet insulation |
RB / SP / S |
| 5.4.10 | Safeguards against transient voltages from external circuits
Blunt probe Figure V.3; insulation resistance meter (500V > 2 Mฮฉ), electric strength test for solid / thin sheet insulation |
RB |
| 5.4.11 | Separation between external circuits and earth
Non-inductive resistor 5000 ฮฉ, ampere meter |
RB |
| 5.4.12 | Insulating liquid
Test equipment with relevant voltage and trip current |
RB |
| 5.5.2.2 | Capacitor discharge
Measuring instrument input impedance โฅ100 Mฮฉ, input capacitance โค25 pF; timer See G.16 electric strength tests Resistor per G.10 |
RB |
| 5.5.8 | Insulation between mains and external coaxial cable circuit
See voltage surge test G.10.4; impulse test G.10.5 |
|
| 5.6.3 | Protective earthing conductors requirements
Calliper, micrometer |
RB |
| 5.6.4.1 | Resistance of protective conductors and terminations
High current source โค12 V Overcurrent protective device & circuit determination (Annex R): โฅ1500 A short circuit source |
RB / S |
| 5.7 | Prospective touch voltage, touch current and protective conductor current
Networks per IEC 60990:1999 Figure 4 & 5; ampere meter |
RB |
| 5.8 | Back feed safeguard in battery backed supplies
Measuring instrument โฅ100 Mฮฉ / โค25 pF; oscilloscope; timer; calliper |
RB |
| 6.2.2 | Power source circuit classification
Watt meter, variable resistive load, stop watch |
RB |
| 6.4.8.3.3 / Annex S.2 | Top openings and properties
Bleached cotton cheesecloth 40 g/mยฒ; timer |
RB |
| 8.2 | Mechanical energy source classifications
Weighing scale up to 25 kg |
RB |
| 8.5.4.3 | Equipment with electromechanical media destruction device
Jointed test probe Annex V (Figure V.1 / V.2); wedge probe V.4 Test force 45 N and 90 N with wedge probe |
RB / RSH |
| 8.5.5.2 | High pressure lamps
Dark sticky mat, magnifying glass resolution 0.1 mm |
RB |
| 8.6.2 | Static stability for floor standing equipment
Inclined plane 10ยฐ; test force 100 N Test force 250 N; 800 N test tool flat surface 12.5 cm ร 20 cm; ruler |
RB |
| 8.6.4 | Glass slide test
Glass plate, inclined plane 10ยฐ |
RB |
| 8.6.5 | Horizontal force test
Inclined plane 15ยฐ |
RB |
| 8.7 | Wall / ceiling mounted equipment
Weights, timer, torque gauges |
RB |
| 8.8 | Handle strength test
75 mm width, weights, scale, timer |
RB |
| 8.9 | Wheels / casters attachment
Test force 20 N, stop watch |
RB |
| 8.10 | Carts and stands
Test force up to 440 N circular surface ร30 mm, stop watch |
RB |
| 8.11 | Rack mounted equipment mounting means
Weights, timer |
RB |
| 8.12 | Telescoping / rod antennas (Annex T.11)
Torque test tool up to 0.6 Nm, 20 N force test tool, stop watch |
RA |
| 9.6.3 | Wireless power transmitters
Steel disc Figure 47 Aluminium ring Figure 48 Aluminium foil Figure 49 |
RWPT |
| 10 | Radiation
Laser: special test equipment IEC 60825-1 / IEC 60825-2 / IEC 60825-12 LED: classification equipment IEC 62471:2006 Projector: test equipment IEC 62471-5 X-ray: radiation monitor ionizing chamber effective area 1000 mmยฒ UV material effect: ISO 178 / 179 / 180 / 527 / 8256 / ISO 4892 series Human UV exposure: IEC 62471 Acoustics: measurement equipment EN50332-1 / -2 / -3 |
S |
| Annex B.2.5 | Input test
Ampere meter, power meter, voltmeter, variable loads Signal generator acc. IEC 60107-1:1997 |
RB / RV |
| Annex B.3.2 | Ventilation openings covering
Card minimum density 200 g/mยฒ |
RB |
| Annex C | UV radiation aging
Carbon-arc test ISO 4892-4 Xenon-arc test ISO 4892-2 Tensile / flexural / Charpy / Izod / tensile impact ISO 527 / 178 / 179 / 180 / 8256 |
S |
| Annex E | Audio amplifier equipment test conditions
Test box 1 kHz sine signal generator, band-pass filter, pink noise generator |
RA |
| Annex F.3.10.2 | Durability
Water, cloth, timer |
RB |
| Annex F.3.10.3 | Durability
Petroleum spirit (85% n-hexane) CAS 110-54-3 |
RB |
| Annex G.5.4.5.3 / G.5.4.6.3 / G.9 / S.3.1 / S.3.2 | Alternative test method
Bleached cotton cheesecloth 40 g/mยฒ, wrapping tissue 12๏ฝ30 g/mยฒ |
RB |
| Annex G.5.3.4 | FIW wire test
Test equipment IEC 60851-5 / IEC 60317-0-7 / IEC 60317-56 Voltage & trip current test equipment Full draught oven ยฑ2ยฐC, cooling facility 0ยฐC ยฑ2ยฐC Partial discharge test equipment |
S |
| Annex G.7 | Mains supply cords
Test equipment IEC 60227, weights, torque meter |
S / RB |
| Annex G.9 | IC current limiters
Variable loads, 470 mF capacitor, resistor Test chamber โ30๏ฝ70ยฐC ยฑ2ยฐC |
S |
| Annex G.10 | Resistor safeguard test
Impulse generator Circuit 1 / 2 / 3 Table D.1 Test per IEC 60068-2-78 |
S |
| Annex G.13.6.2 | Test method & abrasion resistance
Full draught oven ยฑ2ยฐC Scratch test device with steel pin |
S |
| Annex G.15 | Hydrostatic pressure & compatibility & vibration
Hydrostatic pressure tester Tensile test device ISO 527 Vibration generator 0.35 mm / 10Hz-55Hz-10Hz IEC 60695-2-6 |
S |
| Annex G.16 | Discharge function
Humidity chamber 93%ยฑ3 RH, 20๏ฝ30ยฐC / 40ยฐCยฑ2ยฐC Impulse generator Circuit 2 superimposed 90ยฐ / 270ยฐ on mains |
S |
| Annex H | Telephone ringing signals
5000 ฮฉ resistor |
RT |
| Annex J | Insulated winding wires
Test equipment IEC 60851-3 / IEC 60851-5 |
S |
| Annex M.4.2 / M.4.4.4 | Charging voltage & current
Oven |
S |
| Annex M.7 | Hydrogen concentration
Hydrogen gas analyzer |
S |
| Annex M.8.2 | Internal ignition spark test
Equipment IEC 60896-21:2005 Clause 6.4 |
S |
| Annex P.2 | Solid foreign object ingress
1 mm diameter straight metal test pin up to 13 mm length |
RB |
| Annex P.4 | Metallized coating & adhesive fixing
Oven |
S |
| Annex R | Limited short-circuit test
1500 A current generator |
S |
| Annex S | Heat & fire resistance test
Needle flame apparatus IEC 60695-11-5:2004 Distillate fuel oil per Annex S.3.2 500W flame test apparatus IEC 60695-11-20:1999 Cheesecloth 40 g/mยฒ, wrapping tissue 12๏ฝ30 g/mยฒ |
SP / S / RB |
| Annex T.2โT.4 | Steady force test
10 N ยฑ1 N Unejointed test finger V1/V2 30 Nยฑ3 N 100 Nยฑ10 N test tool ร30 mm circular surface, stop watch |
RB |
| Annex T.5 | Steady force test 250 N
250 Nยฑ10 N test tool ร30 mm circular surface |
RB |
| Annex T.6 | Enclosure impact test
Steel ball ร50 mm 500gยฑ25g, ruler |
RB |
| Annex T.7 | Drop test
13 mm hard wood on 18mmยฑ2mm plywood double layer, ruler up to 1000mmยฑ10mm |
RB |
| Annex T.8 | Stress relief test
Equipment IEC 60695-10-3 or oven 70K above ambient |
RB |
| Annex T.9 / T10 | Impact & fragmentation test
50 mm steel ball ~500g Centre punch 75gยฑ5g conical tip 60ยฐยฑ2ยฐ, 50mm square plate |
RB |
| Annex U | CRT mechanical strength & implosion protection
Test equipment IEC 61965, scale, diamond stylus, cooling liquid, timer |
S |
| Annex V.1.2 | Jointed test probe for children / non-children accessible openings (Fig V.1 / V.2) | RB |
| Annex V.1.3 | Straight unjointed test probe 30 N force (Fig V.1) | RB |
| Annex V.1.4 | Plug / jack / connector test with blunt probe V.3 | RB |
| Annex V.1.5 | Slot openings wedge probe V.4 | RSH |
| Annex V.1.6 | Ordinary person terminal test
Force 1 Nยฑ0.1 N, terminal probe IEC 61032:1997 Fig 4 |
RB |
| Annex Y.2 | UV light conditioning
UV test apparatus Annex C |
|
| Annex Y.3 | Corrosion & water contaminant
Salt spray apparatus IEC 60695-2-11 Test chamber ISO 3231 Water sulphur dioxide test chamber |
S |
| Annex Y.4.3 | Tensile strength & elongation
Tensile test apparatus |
S |
| Annex Y.4.4 | Compression test
69 kPa cylindrical weight, air oven, โ33ยฐC environmental chamber 1.35 kg impact hammer, spruce wood pieces |
S |
| Annex Y.4.5 | Oil resistance
Immersion test equipment ISO 1817:2015 / ASTM D471-98 |
S |
| Annex Y.5 | Moisture protection
IPX4๏ฝX6 water test apparatus IPX4 alternative water spray test apparatus IP5X / IP6X dust test apparatus |
SP / S |
| Annex Y.6.2 | Impact test
Test chamber โ33ยฐC๏ฝ+40ยฐC |
ROUT |
Packaging and Shipping
- Aluminium box and carton box, careful and tight package, make sure the package is intact.
- The package will be shipped by DHL/Fedex/TNT/EMS/UPS/China post/EF-Express/Special line, as you have chose in the order.
- The shipping time is different, it depends on the distance bewteen us. At usual, exclude the preparing time, the goods would be sent to you in 5 days.
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