ELECTRICAL APPARATUS
WORK WITH CONFIDENCE
The creation and sale of electrical apparatus, like plugs, sockets, and switchgear, face various challenges related to electrical regulatory compliance. Here are some key factors:
- Electrification: Car manufacturers worldwide are introducing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the mass market. This necessitates infrastructure for charging batteries, ranging from petrol stations with quick power facilities to home-based charging stations.
- Smart Grids: Global electrical grids are being upgraded with advanced communication and control technologies. New products supporting utilities' demand response programs, including control systems and smart metering, are emerging in commercial, residential, and industrial markets.
- Connectivity: Electrical apparatus across the board is incorporating the latest wireless technologies, making them smarter in functionality and operation.
- Construction Growth: As population and urbanization rise, so does construction. This leads to an increased demand for electrical apparatus such as plugs, sockets, circuit breakers, and wiring. There's also a growing need for fireproof, dust-proof, and splash-proof plugs and sockets.
OUR APPROACH TO ELECTRICAL APPARATUS TESTING
Bureau Veritas evaluates and certifies products to comply with European (NF) and international (IECEE/CB Scheme) standards and regulations. This ensures that our clients receive certificates and marks confirming the quality of their manufactured or sold equipment
- Our skilled teams and investigative tools support various roles within the energy and industry sectors, such as:
- Designers or manufacturers of electrotechnical products and electrical appliances such as alternators, transformers, circuit breakers, contactors, batteries and converters
- Power producers, distribution network operators, commercial plant operators
- Maintenance managers
- Installers
- Buyers, engineers or design offices
- Quality managers
Our testing services cover electrical safety testing (temperature rise, dielectric, short circuit, air clearance and creepage distances, interrupting and making capacity, endurance); performance testing; mechanical and dimensional testing (pulling, torsion, compression, bending, shocks); and material testing (fire behaviour, ball seal, incandescent strand).
Bureau Veritas also conducts:
ENVIRONMENTAL RESISTANCE TESTS
- Mechanical testing (vibrations, shocks, jolts)
- Climatic testing (humidity, rain, temperature, rime, thermal shocks, solar radiation, dusts, saline mist, corrosion)
- Combined mechanical and climatic tests
- Accelerated ageing tests
ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY TESTS
- Measurement of conducted and radiated emissions
- Conducted and radiated disturbances immunity assessment
STATIC ELECTRICITY TESTS
- Resistance, resistivity and charge or potential down-slope time measurements
- Material or equipment charge capacity measurement
PRODUCT CATEGORIES
Electrical apparatus falls into both industrial equipment and domestic appliances categories:
INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT
- Power Distribution: Transformers, electrical vehicle charging ports, etc.
- Industrial Equipment: Electrical enclosures, contactors, circuit breakers, etc.
- Rotating Machines: Engines, alternators, etc.
DOMESTIC APPLIANCES
- Small Appliances: Power outlets, installation switches, outlet panels, etc.
- Power Cut Protection: Circuit breakers, differential switches, cartridge fuses, etc.
Bureau Veritas is a knowledgeable global provider of market access compliance support services, assisting businesses in navigating the intricate market of electrical and electronic products.
