IEC EN 62841-2-8 Electric Motor Powered Hand Tools - Test for Hand Scissors and Rodents

EUROLAB, with its state-of-the-art accredited laboratories and expert team, provides precise and fast testing services within the scope of IEC EN 62841-2-8 testing. IEC EN 62841-2-8 applies to hand held shears and cutters, the rated voltage is not more than 250 V for single-phase AC or DC tools and 480 V for three-phase ac tools. The rated input is not more than 3700 W.

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.

The requirements in this standard are intended to ensure the safety of the user and other persons who may come into contact with the tool during operation, maintenance or transportation.

The standard includes requirements for:

• The structure and design of the instrument, including the materials used, the design of the enclosure, and the location of the controls and safety features;
• Electrical safety, including insulation, grounding and protection against electric shock;
• Mechanical safety, including protection against hazards such as moving parts, cutting edges and flying debris;
• Noise and vibration levels that can cause hearing damage and other health problems over time;
• ergonomics, including the design of handles, triggers and other controls to minimize the risk of hand and arm fatigue or injury;
• Marking and labeling, including necessary information that should be displayed on the instrument itself or in accompanying documentation.

The standard applies to all hand held shears and cutters powered by electricity, batteries or other power sources and designed for use in a variety of environments including professional job sites, workshops and manufacturing facilities. Compliance with this standard helps ensure that these tools are safe, reliable and meet the requirements for use in different industries and environments.

EUROLAB assists manufacturers with IEC EN 62841-2-8 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.