What is BS EN 61029-2-12 - Safety of threading machines about?
BS EN 61029-2-12 is a part of the BS EN 61029 multi-series that discusses the safety of transportable motor-operated tools.
BS EN 61029-2-12 applies to machines intended for creating external threads that either rotate the work piece or the cutting head.
BS EN 61029-2-12 must be used in conjunction with BS EN 61029-1 as it provides general safety requirements that are common to most transportable motor-operated electric tools.
Who is BS EN 61029-2-12 - Safety of threading machines for?
BS EN 61029-2-12 on safety requirements for threading machines is useful for:
- Manufacturers of transportable motor-operated tools
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61029-2-12 - Safety of threading machines?
Portable threading machines are commonly used in the plumbing, hardware, and electronic industry. These machines are used to create threads on pipes and other common electronic components to conjoin them, but they need to be used with caution as accidents could still occur while operating them. Although BS EN 61029-1 provides general requirements for the safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools it does not cover specific requirements for certain machinery.
BS EN 61029-2-12 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in BS EN 61029-1 to be applicable for threading machines.
Overall, BS EN 61029-2-12 helps you to ensure that your threading machines meet the minimum safety requirements and reduce the risk of workplace accidents.