Plug Standards and Certifications

The Argentinian plug is the same as the Australian plug, both of which follow the standard plug standard. The voltage is 220V, and the characteristic is three flat pins. This standard plug is used in China, Australia, New Zealand, and Argentina.

The Argentinian plug safety certification is abbreviated as IRAM, while the Australian plug safety certification is abbreviated as SAA.

Plugs can be classified by function into:

• Headphone plug
• DC plug
• Audio plug
• USB plug
• Video plug
• Microphone plug
• Charger plug
• Mobile phone plug

Plug Standards by Region

1. UK Standard Plug (BS 1363)

The characteristic is three square pins, with a voltage of 220-250V. The UK standard plug is used in Hong Kong, India, Pakistan, Singapore, Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, Maldives, Qatar, and other countries and regions.

2. US Standard Plug (Type A & B)

The characteristic is one round pin and two flat pins. Some Chinese two-pin plugs can also directly fit into the US socket. The voltage is 110-130V. The US standard plug is used in the United States, Canada, Japan, Brazil, the Philippines, Thailand, and other countries as well as in Taiwan.

3. EU Standard Plug (Type C, E, F)

The characteristic is two round pins, with a voltage of 220-250V. The EU standard plug is used in Germany, France, Netherlands, Denmark, Finland, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Austria, Belgium, Hungary, Spain, Sweden, and other EU countries, as well as in countries like South Korea and Russia.

Voltage Systems Around the World

Globally, there are generally two voltage systems:

• 110V, used in countries like the United States, Japan, and some countries in the Americas.
• 220V-250V, commonly used in Europe, Australia, Asia, and most parts of the world.

The US plug system typically operates at 110V, such as on ships, where the voltage is designed for low-power equipment.

Argentinian Market Certification

As of April 1, 2001, the mandatory implementation date for the Three-Stage Product Certification (S-Mark) in Argentina began, with full implementation required by August 1, 2004. All products entering the Argentinian market must obtain the S-Mark certification after this date.

Products Involved in Certification:

• Electronic Materials such as electronic components, fuses, electrical wires, and other electronic devices.
• Electronic Products such as electric irons, heaters, power tools, refrigerators, freezers, air conditioners, portable kitchen appliances, electric razors, beauty and hair care products, lamp holders, and light bulbs.
• Electrical Products such as lighting equipment, lawn mowers, washing machines, dishwashers, kitchen appliances (excluding portable kitchen appliances), microwave ovens, electric fans, vacuum cleaners, and floor care equipment.
• Any other devices defined by 92/98 but not listed above.
• Any devices with voltage 50V or 63A or higher.