Manufacturing Testing

Accessories Testing

Degradation of accessories, such as switches and plugs to gears can pose a danger to both health and the environment. The cause of this includes general wear and tear, mechanical impact and insulation failure, among others.

Testing is therefore required to ensure product safety and compliance to international standards. TÜV SÜD provides safety testing on a comprehensive range of accessory products. We have experts who are dedicated to providing our clients with accurate and reliable testing.

Our services at a glance

  • Electrical test (high voltage test, Insulation resistance test, overload test)
  • Temperature-rise test
  • Mechanical strength test
  • Endurance test
  • Environmental test

Products that can be tested, but not limited to the following, include:

  • Mechanical / electronic switches / dimmers
  • Appliance couplers
  • Cooker control units
  • Switched and unswitched socket-outlets
  • Fused / unfused adaptors
  • Portable cable reels

Cable Testing

Industrial. Domestic. Power. Communication. Cables are used across many fields, across every continent.

Faults in the design or manufacture of cables can lead to serious malfunctions in the equipment they connect. So testing is crucial for a cable’s safety, performance, and reliability.

At TÜV SÜD, we test all aspects of cables and certify them. Power cables. Instrumentation cables. Communication cables. We ensure they all meet their required performance figures. If your cables are covered by an EU Directive, we can provide you with the appropriate Accreditation of Conformity certificates.

Beyond ensuring that your cables are performing at their peak, we provide you with the certification to prove it.

Our services at a glance

  • Tensile and compression test
  • Cold impact and bending test
  • Thermal expansion test
  • Hot pressure test
  • Heat shock test
  • Flammability test
  • Temperature index test
  • Oxygen index test
  • Smoke density test
  • Acidic and corrosive gases test

  • Products that can be tested, but not limited to the following, include:

    • Low, medium, and high voltage power cables
    • Communication cables (such as coaxial cables)
    • Fire resistant cables
    • Marine cables
    • Flexible cords
    • Lift cables
    • Instrumentation and control cables
    • Overhead conductors
    • Conduits and accessories

Switchgear Testing


Short circuits due to component breakdowns can cause product failures, danger to human life resulting in damage to company reputation. Switchgear and electrical wiring accessories testing is necessary to ensure product safety and compliance to international regulations/ standards.

Regular inspection and testing of switchgear is critical in electrical asset management. It can prolong equipment life and prevent unscheduled outages. It can also improve reliability, reduce maintenance costs, and increase predictability.

TÜV SÜD offers safety testing services for a wide range of switchgear products. Our reports are highly renowned. We’re also recognized as one of the leading test laboratories in the world.

Our services at a glance

  • Electrical test (High voltage, insulation resistance, short-circuit)
  • Temperature-rise test
  • Mechanical strength test
  • Endurance test
  • Environmental test (Ageing, humidity, glow-wire)

Products that can be tested, but not limited to the following, include:

  • Low-voltage switchboards / tap-off boards
  • Busbar trunking systems
  • Distribution boards / consumer units
  • Isolating switches / disconnectors
  • Low-voltage fuses
  • Circuit breakers - MCB / RCCB / RCBO
  • Steel surface cable trunking
  • Fire alarm panels