What is BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6‒Switches for appliances about?
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 is the sixth part of a multi-series standard that focuses on switches for tools and home appliances.
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 addresses the specific requirements for switches incorporated to electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery.
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 is intended for switches with an ambient temperature up to and including 55 °C. It specifies general requirements, test procedures, ratings, classification, marking, documentation, protection against electric shock, provision for earthing, etc. for switches used in various tools and appliances.
Who is BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6‒Switches for appliances for?
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 on switches for appliances is for:
- Trigger switch manufactures and suppliers
- Power tools switch manufacturers and suppliers
- Auxiliary Switch manufacturers and suppliers
- Exporters and Traders for Trigger switches, power tool switches and auxiliary switches
Why should you use BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6‒Switches for appliances?
Electric switches are very important aspect of all the tools and appliances, as all the equipment need a switch to continue or break the flow of electricity into the circuit.
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 provides very insightful guidance on requirements and designing of the types of switches for appliances deliberated to connect with the electrical circuit. It helps you to enhance the quality, durability and reliability of the various types of switches.
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 provides you with the information for the test procedure, ratings, classification, marking which help you ensure the safety and suitability of the switches to use for the appropriate applications. It also gives safety provisions for earthing and protective measures against electric shock, helping you ensure the safety of the equipment to which the switch is connected as well as of the person operating the appliance.
What’s changed since the last update?
BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6 supersedes BS EN 61058‑2‑6:2016, which is withdrawn. BS EN IEC 61058‑2‑6:2019 constitutes a technical revision and the overall format has been changed.