IEC EN 62841-2-21 Electric Motor Powered Hand Tools - Test for Handheld Drain Cleaners

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 62841-2-21 testing. IEC EN 62841-2-21 applies to hand-held drain cleaners (duct cleaners are also known as pipe cleaners) rated voltage not more than 250 V for single-phase AC or DC appliances and 480 V for three-phase vehicles.

This standard deals with the hazards posed by tools that are faced by all persons in the normal use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of tools.

Power tools that can be mounted on a support or workbench for use as a stationary tool without any modification to the tool itself are within the scope of this standard and such a combination of a hand tool and a support is considered.

Some of the special requirements specified in the standard are:

• The drain cleaner should be designed with adequate safety measures to prevent injury to the operator;
• The drain cleaner should be designed to prevent accidental starting;
• The drain cleaner should be designed to prevent overheating or overloading that could result in tool damage or injury to the operator;
• The drain cleaner should be designed with an ergonomic handle that provides a comfortable and safe grip for the operator;
• The drain cleaner must be designed with a suitable power source compatible with the electrical requirements of the instrument;
• The drain cleaner should be designed with a flexible cable that is strong enough to remove obstructions but not so rigid that it can damage the drain or pipe;
• The drain cleaner should be equipped with suitable protection that can prevent the operator from contacting the cable or other moving parts;
• The drain cleaner must be tested and certified to meet relevant safety standards.

Overall, the IEC EN 62841-2-21 standard is an important guide for manufacturers and users of hand-held drain cleaners to ensure their safe and effective use.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 62841-2-21 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.