BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7:2021

What is BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 about?  

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 is the seventh part of the BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885 series of standards that is applicable to dry-cleaning robots for household use or under conditions similar to those in households. 

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 purpose to specify the essential performance characteristics of dry-cleaning robots that are of interest to users and to describe methods for measuring these characteristics. 

Note: BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 is neither concerned with safety requirements nor with performance requirements. 

Who is BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 for? 

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 on methods for measuring the performance of dry-cleaning robots applies to: 

• Dry cleaning machine and equipment manufacturers and suppliers 
• Quality control professionals 
• Maintenance personnel 

Why should you use BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7?  

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7 provides methods for measuring the performance of dry-cleaning robots that ensures you determine dust removal ability and the reliability of the product. 

What’s changed since the last update?  

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7:2021 supersedes BS EN 62929:2014, which is withdrawn. 

BS EN IEC/ASTM 62885-7:2021 includes the following significant technical changes with respect to IEC 62929:2014: 

• The set of straight-line tests have been extended to contain also tests on the removal of different kinds of debris both from hard floors and carpets 
• The set of straight-line tests also contains a test on the removal of fibers from carpets 
• As a miscellaneous test, a method for the determination of energy consumption has been added 
• A separate clause on test material and equipment has been added