What is BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills about?
BS EN 60745-2-1 is part of the multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. BS EN 60745-2-1 is a European standard that helps its users to produce more reliable and safe hand-held drills to reduce the risk of accidents while using them.
BS EN 60745-2-1 applies to hand-held drills and impact drills.
Note: BS EN 62841-2-1 does not apply to rotary hammers, even if they can be used as a drill.
Who is BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills for?
BS EN 60745-2-1 on safety requirements for drills and impact drills is useful for:
- Manufacturers of hand-held tools
- Product designers/design engineers
- Quality control personnel
Why should you use BS EN 60745-2-1 - Safety requirements for drills and impact drills?
Hand-held drills and impact drills are extensively used in the construction and furniture-making industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry. BS EN 60745-2-1 is a collection of information, instructions, policies, and procedures intended to ensure the safe operation of electric motor-operated hand-held tools.
BS EN 60745-2-1 provides you with guidelines for tests with the handheld drills and tools to conclude the resistance to heat and fire, moisture resistance, endurance, overload protection of transformers, and associated circuits. BS EN 60745-2-1 explains the internal wiring and components, provisions for earthing, supply connection, and external flexible cords. BS EN 60745-2-1 guidelines enable you to ensure the safety of your customers when they use the tools and equipment manufactured by you.
BS EN 60745-2-1 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of hand-held drill machines. These guidelines enable you to produce drill machines that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.