G201A

   SAFETY TESTING EQUIPMENT FOR TOYS

The SDL Atlas Group has developed the most comprehensive range of Toy Testing Equipment available in the world today in collaboration with major commercial testing organizations and end users. The products have been designed to comply with International Safety Standards such as:

16 CFR (CPSC USA) ASTM F963 (USA)  EN 71 (EUROPE)

G201A 1-3 Sharp Point Tester

To determine whether accessible sharp points on toys are likely to cause injury. If the accessible sharp point penetrates a specified depth into the small rectangular opening of the tester, the LED is illuminated to indicate that the point is unacceptably sharp. Toys intended for use by children under 8 years old are subject to this requirement before or after use & abuse testing.

ORDERING INFORMATION
G201A1	ASTM SHARP POINT TESTER WITH WEIGHT
G201A2	EN SHARP POINT TESTER WITH WEIGHT
G201A3	HOKLAS CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE, SHARP POINT

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G201A 4-6 Sharp Edge Tester

To determine whether accessible edges on toys are likely to cause injury. A self-adhesive PTFE tape is attached to a mandrel, which is then rotated for a single 360-degree revolution along the accessible edge being tested. If the tape is cut in half or longer in length (approx. 13 mm), the edge is identified as a hazardous sharp edge. Toys intended for use by children under 8 years old are subject to this requirement before or after use & abuse testing.

ORDERING INFORMATION
G201A4	SHARP EDGE TESTER
G201A5	SPARE TEFLON TAPE - SHARP EDGE TESTER
G201A6	HOKLAS CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE, SHARP EDGE

G201A 7-8 Accessibility Probes

To determine whether any part or component of a toy can be contacted by the probe. The probe simulates the finger of the infant or child touching the accessible points or edges of a toy, which may then be subject to tests of sharp points or sharp edges. Accessibility probes are designed for two age groups:
Probe A for 0-36 months
Probe B for 37-96 months

ORDERING INFORMATION
G201A7	ACCESSIBILITY PROBE A (0-36 MONTHS)
G201A8	ACCESSIBILITY PROBE B (37-96 MONTHS)

G201A 9-10 Small Parts Cylinder

To determine whether toys & other articles intended for use by children under 3 years old present choking, aspiration, or ingestion hazards because of small parts. If any objects can fit completely into the cylinder without compressing & in any orientation, it is defined as a "Small Part". Its internal dimensions simulate the fully expanded throat of a child under 3 years old.

ORDERING INFORMATION
G201A9	SMALL PARTS CYLINDER (METAL)
G201A10	HOKLAS CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE, SMALL PART

G201A 11-16 Torque Test Kit

To determine whether components of toys can be removed by a certain torque force. A torque-measuring device is used in conjunction with a torque clamp to record the applied force. Any projection, part or assembly of a toy that a child can grasp with at least the thumb & forefinger or the teeth shall be subject to the torque test.

ORDERING INFORMATION
G201A11	TORQUE GAUGE 9BTG
G201A12	TORQUE CLAMP (CENTRAL SCREW TYPE)
G201A13	TORQUE TEST CLAMP (STANDARD)
G201A14	FLAT VISE CLAMP
G201A15	TABLE VISE
G201A16	HOKLAS CALIBRATION CERTIFICATE, TORQUE GAUGE

G201A 38 Pacifier Test Fixture

To determine whether the pacifiers for infants present choking or suffocating hazards. A pacifier is placed centrally in the opening of test fixture. The nipple is subjected to a tensile force of 2 lbs and held for 10 seconds. If the shield is pulled through the fixture, the pacifier has failed.

G201A 39 1 Kg Impact Tester

To simulate the mechanical damage through an impact action likely to be performed by a child. Assessment of sharp edges, sharp points and small parts may be carried out after impact.

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