It's also available directly from UL. It is not very sensitive. It takes
a very sharp edge to fail. It is not for testing points, only edges. I
find it mainly of use to settle arguments. It also seems it would be
rather variable if it came from several different manufacturers.
After some experience, I would prefer to stick with the wording in the
standards and leave it up to interpretation and judgement.

Bob

Stephen Phillips wrote:

>   Raymond,
>
>   We use a device from Technical Engineering
> Service, in NY, that has replaceable cylinders
> with the tape, indicator, and foam backing pre-
> applied - and we bought a virtual lifetime supply
> with the finger (40-50).  It's a pre-loaded spring
> device, and each cylinder can be used many
> times.  Let me know if you want their address
> and phone number.
>
>   Best regards,
>   Stephen
>
> At 04:10 PM 10/16/00 Monday , Jim Bacher wrote:
> >
> >forwarding for: [email protected]
> >
> >____________________Reply Separator____________________
> >Subject:    Sharp edge & point
> >Author: "Raymond Li" <[email protected]>
> >Date:       10/17/00 1:05 AM
> >
> >In EN60065 & EN60335 standards, there are no specific methods to
> determine
> >sharp
> >edge and point.  Should we adapt EN71 toys standard as reference for
> type
> >evaluation?  It requires adhesive test tape.  Can anyone advise me
> where I can
> >find the test tape.
> >
> >Thanks and regards,
> >
> >Raymond Li
> >Omni Source Asia Ltd.
> >
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