Electric tool export inspection, electric tool export inspection standards

Core safety standard system

1. Global standards

   • IEC 62841 : Covers safety requirements for hand-held and transportable power tools and garden machinery.

   • IEC 61029 series : Safety specifications for portable tools (12 categories, such as circular saws, radial saws, and grinders), including general requirements (Part 1) and specific requirements for each type of tool (Part 2).

   • EN 60745 series : Safety standards for hand-held power tools (voltage ≤ 250V AC/DC or 440V AC), covering 22 types of tools such as electric drills, electric saws, and angle grinders.

2. Regional Standards

   • North American market

     • ANSI B175 : Outdoor handheld equipment (lawn mowers, chainsaws, etc.).

     • ANSI B165.1 : Powered Brush Tools.

   • European market

     • Germany : In addition to adopting IEC/EN standards, it retains its own standards (such as the DIN 447xx series handle/grinding wheel sizes and the VDE 0875 electromagnetic compatibility standard).

     • United Kingdom : BS EN 60745/BS EN 50144 and the domestic BS 2769 series (including special requirements for profile milling) are adopted in parallel.

Key performance and test requirements

1. Electrical compatibility

   • Voltage/frequency matching: Europe (230V/50Hz), North America (110V/60Hz), Japan (100V/50Hz).

2. Physical security inspection

   • Vibration control : Complies with ISO 8662/EN 28862 (handle vibration measurement), ISO/TS 21108 (interface tolerance).

   • Noise limit : German DIN 45635-21 series specifies 8 types of tool noise measurement methods.

3. Accessory specifications

   • The German DIN standard strictly stipulates the dimensions of connectors such as flexible shafts, grinding wheels, and protective covers (such as DIN 44704 handles and DIN 69161 cutting wheels).

Key points of export process

• Certification basis : Safety and EMC testing is performed according to IEC, EN, ANSI and other standards according to the target market.

• Adaptation : Modify the motor drive system according to the input voltage/frequency to ensure stable performance.

• Labels and documents : Indicate compliance standards, electrical parameters, and provide test reports (vibration/noise/EMC, etc.).

Exported power tools must strictly adhere to the target market's safety standards (focused on IEC/EN/ANSI), meet physical performance (vibration/noise) and component dimensions (such as German DIN) requirements, and be compatible with local power grid parameters. The European and American markets prioritize EMC and ergonomic protection, while Germany places additional emphasis on component compatibility and noise control. The UK prioritizes compliance with local BS standards.