Sharp Edge Tester | MT-UL1439

UL has published standards for testing sharpness in a variety of consumer products.

Sharp Edge Tester | The MT-UL1439, meets international standards set by UL and the Consumer Product Safety Commission if you are concerned about the safety and sharpness of your product.

Sharp Edge Tester | The MT-UL1439, is extremely easy to use and durable. It consists of an oyster type housing that fits in the palm. Features include a compact arm, sealed ball bearings to reduce friction, and a new spring to meet the latest Underwriter’s Laboratories force requirements. All moving mechanisms are protected against dirt and breakage. Sharp Edge Tester | The MT-UL1439 is used with the existing Tape Cover Kit that simulates the skin thickness on a human finger.

Note: If you have a new product to submit to ‘UL’ for approval. You should use this tool to test your EDGES. Without doing this, they won’t approve of your product.

Sharp Edge Tester

The sharp edge tester is a test tool used to assess the safety of electrical and electronic products. It is specifically designed to determine whether the sharp edges or tips of products pose a potential risk of injury to users. Sharp edge tests are critical to ensure that products comply with safety standards and increase the safety of users.

Purpose of the Test

• User Safety: The presence of sharp edges increases the risk of injury, especially for children and vulnerable individuals. Therefore, it is important to control sharp edges in the design of products.
• Compliance with Standards: Sharp edge tests are performed to ensure that the products comply with international safety standards (e.g. IEC 60950, IEC 61010).

Areas of Use

• Electrical Equipment: Used for sharp edges on the outer surfaces of electrical devices.
• Consumer Products: It is applied for safety control on toys, kitchen appliances and other consumer products.
• Industrial Applications: It can also be used on machine parts and industrial equipment.