General Programme 2022

SAFETY TESTS: tested at 10,000 V to work on 1,000 V electrical installations. Beta’s high-insulation tools are tested piece by piece at 10 kV, with a view to providing unparalleled quality for working instruments which are required to ensure ultra-high safety standards: they make it possible to work at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. (1,500 V d.c.).

SAFETY STANDARDS: Although extremely stringent tests are performed during production, before using a tool, the operator must always check the insulating handle for tears, modifications or damage. Keeping the dielectric properties unchanged in time is closely connected with the mechanical, chemical or thermal stress the tool may be subjected to. In case the in- sulator should get damaged, the tool cannot be considered safe for use in live installations. Always wear protective goggles and insulated gloves.

TESTS PERFORMED DURING PRODUCTION

Dimensional test: All the dimensions of the tools must comply with the design specifica- tions.

100% visual test: All the surface finishes of the tools must be free from externally visible defects

Crash test: After 2 hours at -25 °C, the tool is hit three times (by such a specific weight as provided for by the standard); the insulating handle must not show any signs of damage.

Electrical insulation test: Following immersion in water for 24 hours, the tool is subjected to a voltage of 10 kV for 3 minutes. Current dissi- pation must not exceed such values as provided for by the standard.

-25°

Penetration test: A weight of 2 kg is applied to the tool handle at +70 °C for two hours. Later a voltage of 5 kV is applied to the area that is subjected to mechanical pressure for 3 minutes. No signs of current pas- sing through must be shown.

500N

Adhesion test: after 168 hours at +70 °C, the tool is subjected to a load of 500 N to check that the handle does not slip off.

Mechanical test: The tools must satisfy such mechanical performance requirements as provided for in the relevant ISO standards

Marking indelibility test: Following the friction test with isopropyl alcohol, markings must remain legible.

Flame propagation test: A flame is directed towards the tool for 10 seconds; during the next 20 seconds, the flame must not exceed a height of 120 mm.

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