BS EN 62841-3-4:2016+A11:2017

What is BS EN 62841‑3‑4– Safety of transportable bench grinders about?  

BS EN 62841-3-4 is a part of the IEC 62841 multi-series that discusses the safety of electric motor-operated hand-held tools. This European standard helps its users to produce more reliable and secure transportable bench grinders to reduce the risk of accidents while using them. 

BS EN 62841-3-4 applies to transportable bench grinders that can be equipped with one or two accessories as follows: 

• Type 1 grinding wheels in accordance with ISO 603-4:1999 with a diameter not exceeding 310 mm and a thickness not exceeding 55 mm 
• Wire brushes with a diameter not exceeding 310 mm and a thickness not exceeding 55 mm 
• Polishing wheels with a diameter not exceeding 310 mm and with a peripheral speed of any accessory between 10 m/s and 50 m/s. 

BS EN 62841-3-4 is to be used in conjunction with BS EN 62841-1. 

Who is BS EN 62841-3-4 – Safety of transportable bench grinders for? 

BS EN 62841-3-4 on the safety of transportable bench grinders is useful for: 

• Manufacturers of hand-held tools 
• Developers/designers of hand-held tools 
• Quality control personnel 

Why should you use BS EN 62841-3-4 – Safety of transportable bench grinders?  

Transportable bench grinders are regularly used in the plumbing and landscaping industry. These tools although reliable do account for some of the common causes of injuries in the industry.  

BS EN 62841-3-4 is specifically designed to illustrate the mechanical, design and operational requirements of transportable bench grinders. These guidelines enable you to produce bench grinders that meet the safety requirements and minimize the risk of injuries to their operators.