The ME 999 Tumbling Barrel Apparatus is specially designed and manufactured for use in laboratories involved in testing Appliances, Electrical Accessories, Luminaires and other related Electrotechnical products. It is used to perform the test specified in many standards to determine compliance with safety requirements, particularly mechanical strength of test samples.

It consists of a wooden barrel, with a shape and dimensions as specified in the relevant standard. The barrel is rotated about its central axis by a motor such that its speed is five revolutions per minute. The test sample placed inside the barrel will undergo repeated falls from a height of 500 mm on the steel plates fitted inside the barrel. The number of falls are programmed with the help of the digital preset counter, which will stop the barrel rotation after the preset number of falls are achieved. The equipment has several safety and operational features that make it one of the most advanced equipment of its type.

The apparatus is housed in a rugged enclosure affording very high mechanical rigidity and strength. The enclosure and panels are epoxy powder coated / anodized for long term protection. Its compact size allows it to be mounted on any laboratory floor. Leveling feet are provided to ensure stable installation.