IEC 62841-2-16:2024

IEC 62841-2-16:2024 is to be used in conjunction with IEC 62841-1:2014. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 62841-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held fastener driving tools. Where a particular subclause of IEC 62841-1 is not mentioned in this document, that subclause applies as far as reasonable. Where this document states "addition", "modification" or "replacement", the relevant text in IEC 62841-1 is to be adapted accordingly.
IEC 62841-1:2014, Clause 1 is applicable, except as follows:
Addition: This document applies to hand-held fastener driving tools
- intended for driving fasteners into or through concrete, fabric, fiberboard, metal, plastic, wood, wood products, cartons, and other materials; and
- whose energy to drive the fastener is derived directly or indirectly from an electric motor or magnetic drive.
This document does not apply to pneumatically driven tools where the compressed gas comes from an external source, such as a compressor or a tank.
This document does not apply to tools powered by combustible gases, even if electrically ignited.
NOTE 101 Tools powered by compressed air or combustible gases are covered by ISO 11148-13:2017.