What is BS EN 60512-16-5 - Assessing the gauge retention force of connectors about? 
Electrical connectors are used to join electrical conductors to create an electrical circuit. 
BS EN 60512-16-5, when required by the detail specification, is used for testing connectors within the scope of technical committee 48. It may also be used for similar devices when specified in a detailed specification.
The object of BS EN 60512-16-5 is to detail a standard test method to determine the holding capacity of contacts with resilient features by means of gauges.
The test in BS EN 60512-16-5 is also applicable to the grounding contact spring, and other similar contact systems, where the ability to retain a gauge is to be demonstrated. In these cases, the component detail specification shall contain sufficient detail, given under 5 d) to f), to enable the test to be done.
Who is BS EN 60512-16-5 - Assessing the gauge retention force of connectors for? 
BS EN 60512-16-5 on assessing the gauge retention force of connectors is useful for: 
- Manufacturers of electronic devices 
- Maintenance and augmentation teams  
- Companies associated with designing and installation of electronic devices 
- Fault management teams
- Quality management teams
Why should you use BS EN 60512-16-5 - Assessing the gauge retention force of connectors?
Electronic equipment is used in applications that rely on mechanical or electric systems for their operation. They are essential to any work on electronics systems for creating signals and capturing responses from electronic devices. There are certain specifications regarding the performance of electronic equipment.
BS EN 60512-16-5 walks you through the test method of measuring the gauge retention force of connectors for electronic equipment. This includes:
- Preparation of specimen
- Equipment
- Equipment
- A method on individual contact gauges
- A method on multiple contact gauges
- Measurements and requirements before, during and after testing
The guidelines in BS EN 60512-16-5 help you assess the gauge retention force of connectors for electronic equipment that enable you to provide a superior quality product to your customers.
