BS 1090 is a British Standard which applies solely to flameproof hand-held electric drilling machines intended primarily for shot-hole drilling in mines.
BS 1090 has been prepared under the authority of the Mining and Quarrying Requisites Industry Standards Committee
BS 1090 on electric drilling machines is helpful for:
Having access to reliable guidelines is essential to prepare and use quality hand-held electric drilling machines. BS 1090 provides manufacturers with constructional requirements, limits of permissible temperature rise, and the test and marking requirements. BS 1090 allows manufacturers to effectively produce and test electric drilling machines.
BS 1090 ensures efficient and standardized flameproof hand-held electric drilling machines for the users.