What is BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 about?
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 is part two of the multi-series standard that lays out particular requirements for hand-held hammers.
Tools covered by this BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 include percussion hammers and rotary hammers, including rotary hammers with the capability to rotate only with the percussion system disengaged (drill only mode).
NOTE-
- BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 does not apply to drills and impact drills
- BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 does not apply to tools that are designed exclusively for driving fasteners, such as palm nailers
Who is BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 for?
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 on particular requirements for hand-held hammers is useful for:
- Rotary hammers manufacturers
- Percussion hammers manufacturers
- Industries using hand-held hammers
Why should you use BS EN IEC 62841-2-6?
Handheld hammers can be hazardous for the users if not designed, tested and manufactured properly with high quality and precision.
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 provides guidelines for protection against access to live parts, heating, mechanical hazards, moisture, heat and fire and rusting. This will make your hand-held hammers safer.
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 gives tests for measurement of noise and vibration emissions which will aid you in reducing the noise and vibrations when the hand-held hammer is being used.
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6 lays out marking instructions for safety warnings on the hammer so that the user can use the hammer safely.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020+A11:2020 supersedes BS EN 60745-2-6:2010, which is withdrawn.