Under controlled test circumstances, two electrodes apply preset AC voltage onto the specimen surface, while standard polluting electrolyte solution drips at fixed intervals. The unit monitors leakage‑current changes continuously, identifying the voltage threshold where conductive tracking paths emerge on the insulator surface. These test results help engineers assess anti‑tracking safety of plastic, composite and ceramic insulating parts, preventing potential risks of creepage short‑circuit, arcing ignition and electrical‑equipment failure. This PLC‑touch‑screen operated device complies with IEC 60112, GB/T 4207‑2022 and relevant domestic electrical‑material evaluation specifications, widely deployed in electrical‑appliance factories, polymer‑material labs, wire‑cable manufacturers and third‑party safety‑certification institutes.

Standard Complete Test Operating Workflow
- Pre‑Test Preparation
Place tester on level laboratory workbench and adjust levelling feet. Power‑on PLC‑touch‑screen system. Prepare qualified solid‑insulation specimens and prepare standard ammonium‑chloride contaminant solution. Inspect electrode integrity, peristaltic‑pump tubing condition and exhaust‑vent function. Configure target voltage, dripping interval, total droplet‑count and failure‑protection threshold on touch‑screen panel.
- Specimen & Electrode Setup
Mount conditioned test‑sample securely onto glass specimen support platform. Fine‑tune platform position, ensure electrode gap is set to 4 mm ± 0.01 mm and apply standard 1.0 N contact pressure. Verify droplet falling height is adjusted to 35 mm.
- Initiate Tracking‑Resistance Test
Close transparent observation door. Activate test‑sequence. The apparatus applies preset high‑voltage between two electrodes, and the peristaltic pump releases electrolyte droplets at programmed time‑intervals. Operators can watch surface changes of specimen via front‑window. System continuously monitors leakage‑current signal.
- Automatic Termination & Result Recording
When tracking‑failure condition is triggered (over‑threshold current lasting 2 seconds), equipment automatically cuts off high‑voltage output and halts dripping process. Record test‑voltage, total droplet‑number and specimen‑failure phenomenon for calculating CTI or PTI index value. Complete multi‑sample repeated tests as required by standards.
- Post‑Test Tidying
Take out tested specimen. Clean residual electrolyte contamination, carbonised tracking residues from electrodes and specimen‑stage. Flush peristaltic‑pump tubing to prevent salt‑crystal deposition. Turn‑off main‑power‑supply after finishing all test batches. Perform regular platinum‑electrode wear inspection and tubing‑replacement maintenance.

Wide Industrial Application Scenarios
Household‑Appliance & Electrical‑Component Manufacturers
CTI/PTI safety‑index testing for insulating plastic parts, switch bases and terminal components; verify insulation‑material selection meets electrical‑safety‑specification requirements.
Wire‑and‑Cable & Polymer‑Material Enterprises
Evaluate tracking‑resistance performance of engineering‑plastics, composite insulation substrates; support new‑formula insulating‑material R‑D and material‑grade screening.
Lighting & Low‑Voltage‑Appliance Factories
Insulation‑safety QC for lamp‑holder, circuit‑breaker internal insulating components under humidity‑pollution combined‑stress environment.
University Electrical‑Engineering & Material‑Science Laboratories
Specialised teaching‑research instrument for studying surface‑tracking‑failure mechanism of solid insulating materials.
Third‑Party Accredited‑Electrical‑Safety‑Testing‑Organizations
Conduct IEC 60112 / GB/T 4207‑2022‑compliant tracking‑index evaluation and generate formal inspection‑reports for product‑safety‑certification audits.
Standard Factory‑Full‑Delivery Kit
- KR‑727A CTI/PTI tracking‑index‑tester main‑unit
- Complete platinum‑tip electrode assembly and specimen glass‑support‑stage
- Peristaltic‑pump liquid‑delivery assembly with tubing set
- Built‑in exhaust‑vent system
- Power‑supply connecting‑cable
- Multilingual printed‑operation‑manual complying with IEC 60112, GB/T 4207‑2022
- Factory‑issued performance‑inspection‑certificate
Optional spare‑parts: extra platinum electrode tips, replacement pump tubing.

Global Distributor & After‑Sales‑Support
We provide remote‑one‑on‑one operational guidance covering electrode‑gap adjustment, electrolyte preparation, parameter‑programming and routine component‑maintenance. Spare‑parts stock includes platinum electrode tips, pump tubes and touch‑screen spare‑parts. Bulk‑order customers can apply for custom‑power‑supply‑voltage variants for overseas‑market deployment. Regional‑exclusive‑agent privileges contain priority‑production‑scheduling, OEM private‑branding‑services and complete‑set high‑definition product‑marketing‑image‑resources.
Product‑Banner‑Marketing‑Slogan
KR‑727A 600V Tracking Index Tester | IEC60112‑Compliant CTI‑PTI Analyser For Solid Insulation‑Material Anti‑Tracking‑Safety‑Evaluation
Core‑Feature‑Labels‑For‑Product‑Images
100‑600V Adjustable‑Test‑Voltage | PLC‑Touch‑Screen Control | Precision Peristaltic‑Pump Dripping | Platinum‑Tip Standard‑Electrodes | 1.0N Standard‑Electrode‑Pressure | Auto‑Failure‑Judgement & Emergency‑Stop | Transparent Observation‑Window | Built‑In Exhaust‑Vent | IEC60112‑GB/T4207‑Compliant
Safety‑Operation‑Reminder
High‑voltage exists inside test‑chamber during running test. Do not open observation‑door when high‑voltage output is active. Prepare protective gloves when handling corrosive ammonium‑chloride electrolyte solution. Keep equipment reliably grounded. Periodically inspect electrode wear‑condition and replace aged pump‑tubing.