EN 12983-1 Cookware Handle Fatigue And Strength Test Machine For Kitchen Handle Strength Test
The Cookware Handle Fatigue Resistance Tester is a precision testing system designed in full compliance with EN 12983-1:2023 Clause 7.10 and Annex E, as well as ES 573:2021 requirements.
This advanced cookware testing equipment is specifically developed to evaluate the fatigue strength, durability, and fixing reliability of cookware handles under repeated load conditions. It ensures that handle assemblies can withstand 15,000 fatigue cycles without permanent deformation, loosening of the handle, or structural failure.
Widely used in cookware manufacturing, quality inspection labs, and certification bodies, this system helps guarantee product safety and compliance with international standards.

- Full Compliance with EN 12983-1: Designed for handle fatigue testing according to Annex E, ensuring reliable certification results.
- Realistic Fatigue Simulation: Simulates repeated lifting and loading conditions to reproduce real-life cookware usage scenarios.
- Adjustable Test Speed & Load: Flexible 1-30 cycles/min speed control and multiple weight configurations for various test requirements.
- Precision Mechanical Drive System: Equipped with electric motor + eccentric wheel mechanism, ensuring stable and repeatable motion.
- Intelligent Control & Auto Stop: Built-in digital counter and alarm system automatically stops when test cycles are completed.
The system applies cyclic loading to the cookware handle through an eccentric cam mechanism, simulating repeated lifting actions.
During the test, the cookware is mounted on a fixture and a defined load is applied via calibrated weights. The handle undergoes continuous fatigue cycles to evaluate whether it maintains structural integrity, secure fastening, and functional safety.
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | AC 220V, 50Hz |
| Test Station | 1 station |
| Drive Mode | Electric + eccentric wheel mechanism |
| Eccentric Distance | 40 mm |
| Test Speed | 1 - 30 cycles/min (adjustable) |
| Rubber Plate | 5 mm thickness, hardness 50±10 Shore |
| Height Adjustment | 0 - 300 mm manual adjustment |
| Minimum Clearance | ≥1 mm (adjustable) |
| Sample Fixture | Single-handle jig + double-handle hook |
| Test Load | Metal weights up to 24 kg |
| Weight Options | 150g, 750g, 1.5kg, 3kg, 4.5kg, 6kg, 7.5kg, 12kg, 13.5kg, 18kg, 24kg |
| Counter Range | 0 - 999,999 cycles |
| Stop Function | Auto stop + buzzer alarm |

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