Specialty Test Probes

ED&D specialty test probes support repeatable accessibility testing, ingress verification, tool access checks, hazardous live part testing, hazardous moving part evaluation, and other standards-driven product safety workflows. This product family includes test pin probes, test rods, test spheres, wedge probes, coin probes, telecom probes, hook probes, coax test plugs, blender probes, test wire, and IEC test chain solutions used in programs associated with IEC, EN, UL, CSA, and related requirements.

High-precision industrial test probes including TRP-01, TSP-01, and TTP-01 models arranged on a clean white background for product safety and corrosion testing equipment.
IEC 61032 IEC 60529 IEC 60335 IEC 60601 IEC 61010 IEC 60950 IEC 60065 UL

Broad Probe Coverage
Includes test pins, rods, spheres, wedges, wires, chains, and other special-purpose probes for appliance, telecom, enclosure, and moving-part accessibility checks.

Standards-Driven Geometry
Probe size, stop face, end shape, articulation, and material selection are tied to the specific figure or clause required by the governing test method.

Probe-by-Probe Visual Layout
Each model below includes its own image card so product photos can be added without rebuilding the page structure.

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Specialty Probes for Accessibility, Tool Access, and Enclosure Testing

Specialty probes are used when a standard requires a specific probe geometry beyond the common finger-probe family. These probes help verify whether a person, tool, wire, pin, rod, sphere, hook, wedge, coin, coax plug, or chain can reach a hazardous part or otherwise challenge a protective opening, enclosure, socket, or moving component.

ED&D’s specialty probe range includes products for small-opening accessibility checks, IP-code related access verification, tool simulation, preset-control access, heating-element access checks, paper shredder access testing, telecom voltage access verification, coaxial socket testing, hazardous moving part access, and appliance-specific blender and toy probe methods.

These products support workflows associated with IEC 61032, IEC 60529, IEC 60335, IEC 60601, IEC 61010, IEC 60950, IEC 60065, EN 60529, EN 60950, UL 60950, UL 1450, UL 1410, UL 6500, and related UL / CSA requirements.

Important standards note: specialty probes are highly figure- and clause-specific. The correct model depends on the exact standard, figure number, end shape, stop face, diameter, insertion condition, and force arrangement required by the test method.

Test Pin Probes

TPP-01 Short Test Pin Probe

A high-resolution product shot of the TPP-01 Short Test Pin Probe, showing its white Delrin handle, distinct cylindrical stop plate, and stainless steel probe pin, designed for IEC 61032 Figure 9 compliance testing against a pure white background.

Used to test accessibility of small objects. Stainless steel probe with Delrin® handle. Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 13 Figure 9.

Associated with IEC 60601, IEC 60950, IEC 61010, and IEC 61032.

TPP-02 Long Test Pin Probe

A close-up view of the TPP-02 Long Test Pin Probe, emphasizing its detailed textured (checkered) white Delrin body, large diameter stop plate, and brief stainless steel tip, positioned horizontally against a white background for product comparison.

Used on appliances to verify that hazardous live parts of heating elements cannot be touched accidentally by a tool, and to test parts supporting those elements.

Delrin® body with stainless steel tip. Associated with IEC, EN, UL, CSA, and VDE-oriented workflows.

TPP-03 Test Pin Probe

A full view of the TPP-03 Test Pin Probe, featuring a simple cylindrical white Delrin handle, a textured stop plate, and a thin, extended stainless steel probe pin, against a pure white background.

Test pin probe associated with IEC 60065-related workflows.

Confirm the exact clause or figure before ordering.

TPP-04 Long Test Pin Probe

A complete product image of the TPP-04 Long Test Pin Probe, showing its distinctly extended large white Delrin handle (marked with indistinct technical text) and wide stop plate, with the high-precision stainless steel pin tip extended, positioned horizontally against a pure white background.

High-precision stainless steel device with Delrin® handle and stop. Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 12 Figure 8.

NIST-traceable calibration documentation is available, with ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration offered as an option.

Test Rod and Test Sphere Probes

TRP-01 2.5 mm Test Rod

A technical product image of the TRP-01 2.5 mm Test Rod, featuring a white handle with a spherical stop and a thin stainless steel rod, used for IP3 and suffix C accessibility testing against a white background.

Used to verify protection against access to hazardous parts and protection against access with a tool. Meets IP3 and suffix C workflows.

IEC 61032 Probe C Figure 3; associated with IEC 60529 and EN 60529.

TRP-02 1.0 mm Test Rod

A high-resolution shot of the TRP-02 1.0 mm Test Rod, showing its slender stainless steel probe and white handle with a spherical stop plate, compliant with IP4 and suffix D safety workflows.

Used to verify protection against access to hazardous parts and access with a tool. Meets IP4 and suffix D workflows.

IEC 61032 Probe D Figure 4; associated with IEC 60529 and EN 60529.

TRP-04 Test Rod Probe

A side view of the TRP-04 Test Rod Probe featuring a large conical white stop plate mounted on a thick stainless steel rod, with a Made in USA and ED&D branding label, shown against a solid blue background.

Identified as IEC 61032 Figure 14 Test Probe 31, intended to verify protection against access to hazardous mechanical parts.

TRP-05 Test Rod Probe

A professional product photograph of the TRP-05 Test Rod Probe, showcasing a two-toned body with a white Delrin section and a polished stainless steel cylindrical end, positioned horizontally on a white background.

Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 32 Figure 15.

ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration documentation is available, and warranty coverage is included.

TRP-06 Test Rod Probe

A full-length image of the TRP-06 Test Rod Probe, featuring a long, thin 1/16 inch diameter stainless steel rod with a hemispherical end attached to a cylindrical white handle with a silver technical label.

1/16 in. diameter rod probe with hemispherical end for specialized accessibility testing applications.

Confirm the exact required clause before ordering.

TSP-01 Test Sphere Probe

A product image of the TSP-01 Test Sphere Probe, featuring a large polished metal sphere attached to a white Delrin handle with a stop plate, used for IP1 and suffix A accessibility testing against a white background.

Intended to verify protection against access to hazardous parts for IP1 code and access with the back of the hand for IP suffix A.

TSP-02 Test Sphere

A high-resolution shot of the TSP-02 Test Sphere, a standalone hardened steel sphere with a reflective chrome finish, used to verify IP2 code enclosure protection, shown with a soft shadow on a white background.

Intended to verify enclosure protection for an IP2 code. Hardened steel sphere with chrome finish.

Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 2 Figure 6.

Special Access and Tool-Simulation Probes

RTR-01 Rigidity Test Rod Probe

A professional product shot of the RTR-01 Rigidity Test Rod Probe, featuring a white cylindrical handle with a technical label and a thick, rounded stainless steel rod, used for enclosure rigidity testing against a white background.

Used for enclosure rigidity testing.

Referenced to Clause 8.1 of IEC 1010.

TUP-01 Uninsulated Live Parts Probe

A high-resolution image of the TUP-01 Uninsulated Live Parts Probe, showing its white handle and a stainless steel probe with a tapered, rounded tip, designed for UL-compliant accessibility testing.

Used for accessibility testing in accordance with many UL standards.

EWP-01 Enameled Wire Probe

A technical photo of the EWP-01 Enameled Wire Probe, featuring a long white handle and a cylindrical stainless steel probe tip, specifically for evaluating access to enamel-coated wires in transformers and inductors.

Used in UL-oriented accessibility testing, especially where access to enamel-coated wire such as transformers and inductors must be evaluated.

AWP-01 Wedge Probe

A wide-angle product shot of the AWP-01 Wedge Probe, showing its multi-jointed metallic segments and an ED&D manufacturer label, designed for paper document shredder safety testing under UL 60950-1.

Jointed accessibility wedge probe for paper document shredder testing.

Associated with UL 60950-1 Annex NAF and related shredder workflows.

CP-01 Coin Probe

An overhead view of the CP-01 Coin Probe, a cross-shaped brass tool with four distinct circular probe ends and a central ED&D label, used to test shock hazard accessibility in household and audio/video products.

Four probes in one. Used to determine accessibility to shock hazards in household and audio / video products.

Associated with UL 1410 and UL 6500.

TTP-01 Telecom Test Probe

A product image of the TTP-01 Telecom Test Probe, featuring a white Delrin handle, a circular stop plate, and a rounded stainless steel probe pin for testing telecommunications equipment accessibility.

Used to check limited access to telecommunications voltages, mainly telephone jacks and operator areas.

Associated with IEC 60950, IEC 60065, UL 60950, CSA 950, and EN 60950.

PCP-01 Preset Controls Probe

A technical shot of the PCP-01 Preset Controls Probe, showcasing its white handle with a spherical stop and a very thin, dark probe needle, used to verify protection against access through control holes.

Used to verify protection against access to hazardous parts by use of a tool through holes giving access to preset controls.

References include IEC 1010, EN 61010-1, UL 3101-1, UL 3111-1, and CSA 1010-1.

THN-01 Test Thorn Probe

A high-resolution image of the THN-01 Test Thorn Probe, showing a thick cylindrical stainless steel handle and a sharp, conical thorn-like tip, used for testing appliances with visibly glowing heating elements.

For testing accessibility in appliances with visibly glowing heating elements and parts supporting those elements.

Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 41 Figure 16.

TH-01 Test Hook Probe

A close-up shot of the TH-01 Test Hook Probe, a flat stainless steel tool with a distinct hook at one end and a small mounting hole at the other, used to pull on enclosure vents or seams during safety evaluations.

Used on enclosures prior to accessibility testing. Hooked into vents or seams and then pulled with a specified force.

Associated with IEC 60601.

HLP-01 Hazardous Live Parts Probe

A product shot of the HLP-01 Hazardous Live Parts Probe, showing a white handle with a spherical stop and a very thin, dark probe needle, used for verifying protection through top openings in electrical equipment.

Used to verify protection against access to hazardous parts through top openings.

Associated with IEC 60601, IEC 61010, IEC 1010, EN 61010-1, UL 3101-1, and CSA 1010-1.

Application-Specific Specialty Probes

CTP-01 Coax Test Plug

A professional product photo of the CTP-01 Coax Test Plug, showing its textured cylindrical stainless steel body and specialized coaxial connector tip for antenna socket safety testing.

Intended for testing hazardous live parts from accessible parts of antenna coaxial sockets. Used for endurance, impact, and torque-style evaluations.

Associated with IEC 60065:2000.

HMP-01 Hazardous Moving Parts Probe

A full-view image of the HMP-01 Hazardous Moving Parts Probe, featuring a long, tapered stainless steel body with the ED&D Product Safety Solutions logo, used for testing access to fan blades through guards.

Used for accessibility testing of hazardous moving parts such as fan blades through a fan finger guard.

Associated with UL-oriented workflows.

HBP-102 Blender Probe

A technical photograph of the HBP-102 Blender Probe, showcasing its long white cylindrical handle and a thin 8.0 mm diameter by 80 mm long stainless steel rod, used for blender safety testing.

Blender probe associated with IEC 60335-2-14, Clause 20.102. Stainless steel rod 8.0 mm diameter x 80 mm long.

HBP-103 Blender Probe

A close-up shot of the HBP-103 Blender Probe, featuring a white handle and a thick stainless steel probe body with a smooth hemispherical end, designed for safety evaluations of kitchen appliances.

Blender probe associated with IEC 60335-2-14, Clause 20.103. 40 mm diameter rod with hemispherical end at 120 mm length.

BEP-01 Blunt End Probe

A professional product photograph of the BEP-01 Blunt End Probe, featuring a tapered stainless steel body with a rounded blunt tip and a wide circular metal base plate with technical labeling, shown against a white background.

Required by various UL, CSA, IEC, and EN standards.

Confirm the exact dimensions and clause before ordering.

TW-01 Test Wire

A professional product image of the TW-01 Test Wire, featuring a white cylindrical handle with a technical label and a long, thin stainless steel wire probe, used for IP3 and suffix C accessibility testing on electrical toys.

Used to verify protection against access to hazardous live parts of electrical toys and protection against access with a tool.

Positioned around IEC 61032 Probe 17 Figure 11 and associated with IEC 60529 IP3 and suffix C workflows.

ITC-01 IEC Test Chain

A high-resolution shot of the ITC-01 IEC Test Chain, featuring a white cylindrical handle with a metallic chain loop attached, designed for verifying the inaccessibility of hazardous operating shafts and screws.

Built in accordance with IEC specifications for verifying inaccessibility of hazardous live operating shafts of controls on domestic sound and vision equipment and their fixing screws.

NIST-traceable calibration documentation is available.

FBC-639 Metal Cylinder Probe

A technical product photo of the FBC-639 Metal Cylinder Probe, a solid black matte-finished metal cylinder used to evaluate enclosure openings against the ingress of small rodents, shown with a soft shadow on a white background.

Designed for testing against ingress of small rodents. This metal cylinder probe is used where enclosure openings or access points must be evaluated against small-animal entry in product safety or related ingress-verification programs.

Confirm the exact governing standard, utility specification, or enclosure requirement before ordering, since rodent-ingress methods are often application-specific.

Which Specialty Probe Category Is Right for Your Lab?

Probe Category Primary Use Typical Models Best Fit
Test Pin Probes Narrow-opening and tool-style access checks TPP-01, TPP-02, TPP-03, TPP-04 Small access openings, heating elements, and standards calling for specific pin figures
Rod & Sphere Probes IP-code and tool accessibility verification TRP-01, TRP-02, TRP-04, TRP-05, TRP-06, TSP-01, TSP-02 IP1, IP2, IP3, IP4, suffix code, and hazardous mechanical-part access workflows
Special Access Probes Tool, wedge, coin, telecom, hook, and live-parts simulation RTR-01, TUP-01, EWP-01, AWP-01, CP-01, TTP-01, PCP-01, THN-01, TH-01, HLP-01 Specialized access challenges beyond common probe geometries
Application-Specific Probes Product-category-specific test methods CTP-01, HMP-01, HBP-102, HBP-103, BEP-01, TW-01, ITC-01, FBC-639 Coaxial sockets, moving parts, blenders, toys, sound / vision equipment, rodent-ingress checks, and other niche methods

Selection guidance: start with the exact standard and figure, then narrow by probe type: pin, rod, sphere, tool-simulation, or product-specific accessory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a specialty probe used for?

A specialty probe is used when a standard requires a specific geometry beyond the common finger probe, such as a pin, rod, sphere, wedge, hook, wire, coin, chain, or product-specific tool.

How do I know whether I need a pin, rod, or sphere probe?

The required probe is determined by the exact clause, figure, IP code, or accessibility method in the governing standard.

Are these probes mainly for IEC 61032 and IEC 60529 testing?

Many are, but the family also includes probes for appliance, telecom, coaxial socket, shredder, toy, and moving-part methods tied to IEC, EN, UL, and CSA requirements.

Can one specialty probe be used across many different standards?

Sometimes a single probe geometry appears in multiple standards, but the correct choice still depends on the exact figure, clause, and test condition required by the method.

Are IEC 60950, EN 60950, and CSA 950 still relevant?

Yes. They remain relevant for older products, historical compliance files, and existing lab procedures that still reference those standards.

Do I need calibration documentation for specialty probes?

Many labs do. NIST-traceable and ISO/IEC 17025 accredited calibration documentation is available on select models, depending on the product.

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Send the exact standard, figure number, or clause, and we can help narrow the correct specialty probe family.

Typical Specialty Probe Testing Applications

ED&D specialty probes are used in a wide range of electrical safety laboratories, product certification programs, appliance test labs, IP-code test environments, telecom product evaluation, and engineering verification workflows.

Depending on the product and method, these workflows may relate to IEC 61032, IEC 60529, IEC 60335, IEC 60601, IEC 61010, IEC 60950, IEC 60065, EN 60529, EN 60950, UL 60950, UL 1450, UL 1410, UL 6500, and related CSA requirements.

  • Small-opening and tool-access verification
  • IP1, IP2, IP3, and IP4 accessibility checks
  • Hazardous live parts and hazardous mechanical parts verification
  • Heating-element and appliance access testing
  • Paper shredder wedge-probe testing
  • Telephone jack and telecom voltage access checks
  • Coaxial socket endurance, impact, and torque testing
  • Hazardous moving parts and blender probe methods
  • Electrical toy wire tests and sound / vision equipment chain tests

Selection note: for specialty probes, the fastest path to the right product is usually the exact clause, figure number, or IP code.