IEC 62196 Charging Connector Withdrawal Force Tester AC & DC EV Charging Gun Insertion Test Device

IEC 62196 Charging Connector Withdrawal Force Tester AC & DC EV Charging Gun Insertion Test Device

Product Overview

This Withdrawal Force Test Apparatus is a dedicated compliance validation rig built to satisfy clause 16.16 of IEC 62196-3:2026 for electric vehicle conductive charging couplers and charging sockets, widely used by EV charging manufacturers, third-party testing laboratories and certification institutes worldwide.

The charging interface must offer user-friendly insertion experience while meeting mechanical safety limits. This test rig validates that the peak insertion force required to mate the charging gun into the inlet stays within the limit defined in the standard. The test workflow follows the standard impact principle: Mount the charging gun vertically downward, assemble the calibrated main mass on the gun fixture. Release the auxiliary 0.8kg weight for free fall from a fixed 5cm drop height, the impact load drives the charging gun fully seated into the socket contact position. The built-in pulse pressure sensor captures force data and displays readings instantly for inspection and record.

It supports both AC charging gun and DC charging gun testing. The modular weight assembly structure allows fine weight trimming by adding steel ball counterweights, to match the specified main mass for AC (9.2kg) and DC (13.2kg) charging couplers respectively. Precision linear slide rail and adjustable clamping fixture guarantee vertical alignment of the gun head to eliminate side force interference during impact test.

Key Features

• Fully compliant with IEC 62196-3:2026 Clause 16.16 EV charging connector insertion test requirement
• Single-station manual operation, real-time force value readout via pressure sensor display
• Standard 5cm fixed drop height for the 0.8kg auxiliary impact weight
• Interchangeable weight configuration: AC 9.2kg / DC13.2kg main weight, adjustable trimming steel balls
• Adjustable charging gun fixture, directional clamping handle to keep gun head vertical
• Precision linear guide slide positioning; socket base with X-Y position adjustment control
• Suitable for EV charging gun, vehicle inlet, charging socket compliance pre-test before certification

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