【Safety Certification - Testing】UL Impact Test for Polymeric Materials Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluation

Based on UL 746C[Note], polymeric material maintains the relative positioning of live parts or encloses live parts shall be subjected the Impact Test.
 
In accordance with the use of electrical equipment, there are two impact test procedure for polymeric materials in UL 746C.
 
1. Standard: UL 746C
 
2. Test Name: Resistance to Impact Test
 
3. Method:
(1) Drop Impact Test
Hand-supported equipment
 
(2) Ball Impact Test
Permanently wired equipment, or floor-supported equipment or equipment not likely to be dropped during intended use
 
[Note]
UL 746C: Polymeric Materials – Use in Electrical Equipment Evaluations
 
 
GCS Safety Team