What is BS EN 2591-506 - Use of the tools for electrical and optical connection elements about?
BS EN 2591 is a European Standard for aerospace series that discusses the test methods on the elements of electrical and optical connection. The main aim of the BS EN 2591 series is to assure aircraft safety when electrical components/elements are installed/fitted.
BS EN 2591-506 is one of the parts of the BS EN 2591 series that specifies a method of checking the ability of elements of electrical and optical connection to withstand the use of the tools for insertion and extraction of contacts.
BS EN 2591-506 shall be used together with EN 2591-100.
Who is BS EN 2591-506 - Use of the tools for electrical and optical connection elements for?
BS EN 2591-506 on use of the tools for electrical and optical connection elements is useful for:
- The aerospace and aeronautical industry
- Aerospace and aeronautical engineers
- Manufacturers of aerospace electric equipment and components
- Designers and suppliers of fibre optic connectors
- Electrical and mechanical engineers
- Product design engineers/innovation teams
- Quality control/testing personnel
Why should you use BS EN 2591-506 - Use of the tools for electrical and optical connection elements?
Insertion an extraction tool is a device used to place or remove a contact within a housing of a connector. These professional hand tools are typically specific to a range or series of connectors and present the easiest and most efficient way to remove contacts from a connector without damaging either the contacts or connectors.
In this regard, BS EN 2591-506 outlines the preparation of specimens and test method to measure the number of cavities to be tested per contact size and initial and final measurements.
With BS EN 2591-506 compliance, you may improve the efficiency of aerospace equipment and produce a standardised high-quality product, increasing the reliability of your products and building trust in their use throughout the aerospace supply chain.
Overall, aerospace equipment and components must fulfil the highest quality standards in order to withstand the extreme conditions that they are subjected to.