Electrical safety tests

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Electrical equipment safety: a crucial issue

The safety of electrical equipment is a priority for manufacturers of electrical and electronic equipment, whatever their field of application: consumer, industrial, medical or other. Electrical products can present mechanical, electrical and thermal risks to users, their property and the environment. To ensure compliance, electrical safety standards lay down strict rules to avoid these risks. Ask for a quote

Why choose the Emitech Group for your electrical safety tests?

Our specialist laboratories offer comprehensive testing and analysis services to help you bring your products into compliance. Our services include :

Construction analysis: Identification of evidence of conformity to optimise costs and lead times.
Carrying out the required tests: According to harmonised or international standards (IEC), adapted to the needs of your target market.
Regulatory support: Specific studies for the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU or other international requirements.
Time optimisation: Rapid implementation to meet your time-to-market objectives.

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Industry and the general public

Validation of the electrical safety of industrial, domestic appliance and consumer equipment in accordance with harmonised standards to limit thermal, mechanical and electrical risks.

Medical

Verification of medical devices in accordance with the strict requirements of the Low Voltage Directive and IEC/EN standards specific to the healthcare sector.

Electrical and electronic product safety, testing and associated standards

Low Voltage Directive (LVD) 2014/35/EU - CE marking

Audio/video, information and communication technology equipment: IEC/EN 62368-1
Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use : IEC/EN 61010-1
Household electrical appliances: IEC/EN 60335
Electrical equipment of machines : IEC/EN 60204-1

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Exports, optimise access to your key markets

CB scheme: IEC/EN standards + national deviations

Main electrical safety tests

Protection against direct and indirect contact (accessibility, capacitor discharge, contact current, earth leakage current, earth continuity)
Insulation requirements (dimensional measurements, dielectric strength, insulation resistance, hygroscopic pre-conditioning)
Consumption
Heating (thermocouples, resistance variation)
Resistance of plastics to heat (ball pressure) and fire (flame tests, glow-wire test)
Mechanical resistance (constant force, steel ball impact, drop)
Abnormal and first fault operating conditions
Radiation measurements
Analysis of markings and instructions
Analysis of critical components

Instrumentation used

Air-conditioned rooms
Controlled electrical sources (stabilised 50/60 Hz power supplies, generators/converters)
Data acquisition systems for temperature measurements (thermocouples)
Electrical measurement equipment (oscilloscope, probes, multimeters, leakage currents, etc.)
Power measurement equipment
Equipment for insulation measurements (dielectric meter, insulation resistance)
Equipment for measuring earth continuity
Glow-wire and flammability test equipment
Climatic chambers and ovens
Equipment for IP testing
Gauges and standard gauges (test fingers, etc.)
Mechanical testing of electrical enclosures (impact hammers, balls, etc.)
Automated systems and specific test fixtures

Optimise your compliance with the Emitech Group

Working with the Emitech Group means benefiting from the expertise of specialist teams, cutting-edge technologies and support tailored to your regulatory needs. Our services include not only technical testing, but also dedicated support for certification procedures, including complementary areas such as EMC or radio waves.

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Discover a selection of additional resources that explore topics related to this page including regulatory contexts, technical articles, and specific areas of expertise. These materials provide further insight to help you better understand the key challenges and available solutions.

CB Scheme / CB Scheme

The CB Scheme enables manufacturers of electrical products to benefit from mutual recognition of tests, making it easier to obtain national certification.

CE marking for medical devices and IVDDs

We can help you demonstrate compliance with the MDR 2017/745 regulation for Medical Devices (and the DM DIV 2017/746 regulation for your In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices - IVDR).

Machinery Directive - CE marking

We can help you demonstrate compliance with the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and Machinery Regulation 2023/1230, which ensures the safety of machinery and equipment as part of the CE marking.

Directive RED 2014/53/EU - CE marking

Guarantee the compliance of your radio equipment with the RED Directive 2014/53/EU: testing, cybersecurity, CE marking and certification with Emitech Certification, a Notified Body.

BT Directive 2014/35/EU - CE marking

Guarantee the compliance of your equipment with the Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU: laboratory tests, technical file, electrical safety and CE marking

CE marking

The CE marking is a sign certifying that a product complies with the essential safety, health and environmental protection requirements laid down by the European Union, and allowing it to circulate freely in the European Economic Area.

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