The Tumbling Barrel Tester is the recommended instrument to perform such a test. A barrel is turned at a rate of five revolutions per minute resulting in ten falls per minute.The sample falls from a heightof 500mm on to a steel plate that is 3mm thickand backed by 19mm thick hardwood.
The number of falls is set by the user in accordance to the standard they are meeting. After the tumble barrel procedure, the specimen is checked visually, mechanically, and electrically as prescribed in the relevant specification.

Reference Standard: IEC60068-2-31,IEC60068-2-32
Fill out the form