What is BS EN 13743 – Safety of coated abrasive products about?
This European Standard has been prepared to provide one means of conforming to essential safety requirements, for example, of the General Product Safety Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
BS EN 13743 is applicable to the following coated abrasive products and a combination of coated and non-woven abrasive products: flap wheels, flap discs, vulcanised fibre discs and spindle mounted flap wheels. BS EN 13743 also applies to backup pads for vulcanised fibre discs. These products are manufactured using the following abrasive grains: aluminium oxide, silicon carbide, diamond, or CBN.
Note: BS EN 13743 does not apply to abrasive products entirely of the non-woven web.
Who is BS EN 13743 – Safety of coated abrasive products for?
BS EN 13743 on safety requirements for coated abrasive products is useful for:
- Manufacturers of coated abrasive products
- Suppliers and importers of coated abrasive products
Why should you use BS EN 13743 – Safety of coated abrasive products?
Coated abrasive products like flap wheels and flap discs are used in grinding machines for polishing or rust removal procedures. These products need to be operated as per their capabilities and with appropriate machinery. Failure in doing so could result in accidents that can compromise the safety of the operator and personnel nearby.
BS EN 13743 specifies requirements and/or measures for the removal or reduction of hazards resulting from the design and application of the coated abrasive products and clamping devices.
BS EN 13743 also contains procedures and tests for verification of compliance with the requirements as well as the safety information for use, which is to be made available to the user by the manufacturer.
Overall, BS EN 13743 ensures that your products meet the necessary safety requirements thereby minimizing the risks of hazards and enhancing the safety of end-users.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN 13743:2017 supersedes EN 13743:2009. Significant changes against EN 13743:2009 are as follows:
- The scope was clarified and the types of permissible abrasive grains were specified
- Table 3 was updated with additional hazard designations
- Table 5 was revised according to current scientific and technical knowledge
- Clause 7 was modified in order to avoid overlap with European legislation
- The short signs on the restriction of use were removed from Annex A