Cord Flexing Test Apparatus

In Cord Flexing Test Apparatus braided cords may be used. Polyvinyl chloride sheathed cords are only allowed for the connection to the supply mains of stands of cordless irons and for the separate water reservoir or boiler of steam irons. Polyvinyl chloride cords are not allowed for cordless irons that may also be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing

Instead of the load specified for the cord, the cord is loaded with a mass of 2 kg. Instead of the number of flexing specified, the number of flexing is 20000. The test is not carried out on cordless irons unless the iron can at so be directly connected to the supply mains during ironing.

For steam irons with a separate water reservoir or boiler, the test is made on the steam hose and the interconnection cord together. If they are contained in one sheath or otherwise attached to each other.