IEC EN 62841-3-4 Electric Motor Powered Hand Tools - Test for Portable Bench Grinders

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 62841-3-4 testing. IEC EN 62841-3-4 is a safety standard for electric motor powered hand tools, portable tools and lawn and garden machines. Specifically, this standard outlines specific safety requirements for portable bench grinders.

Portable bench grinders are used for grinding, sharpening and polishing a variety of materials. The standard provides guidance on the design and construction of these tools to ensure their safe and effective use.

Some of the special requirements specified in the standard are:

• The grinding machine should be designed with adequate safety measures to prevent injury to the operator;
• The bench grinder should be equipped with suitable guards to protect the operator from flying debris and to prevent the operator from coming into contact with the spinning wheel;
• The bench grinder should be designed to prevent accidental starting;
• The grinding machine must be designed to prevent overheating or overloading, which could cause damage to the tool or injury to the operator;
• The grinding machine should be designed with an ergonomic handle that provides a comfortable and safe grip for the operator;
• The grinding machine must be designed with a suitable power supply compatible with the electrical requirements of the tool;
• The bench grinder should be designed with a stable base that prevents the tool from moving during use;
• The bench grinder should be equipped with a suitable tool to fix the workpiece to prevent it from being dislodged during use;
• The bench grinder must be tested and certified to meet relevant safety standards.

Overall, the IEC EN 62841-3-4 standard is an important guide for manufacturers and users of portable bench grinders to ensure their safe and effective use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 62841-3-4 test compliance. Our test experts, with their professional working mission and principles, provide you, our manufacturers and suppliers, the best service and controlled testing process in our laboratories. Thanks to these services, businesses receive more effective, high-performance and quality testing services and provide safe, fast and uninterrupted service to their customers.