EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020/A1:2024

• Abstract:

  DOW=DOR+48 months is applied to all parts in EN IEC 62841 series; 2021-12-14: Common mods to this prA1 are included in prAB (PR=75448)

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 02-May-2024
• ICS: 25.140.20 - Electric tools
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 116 - Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools
• Drafting Committee: CLC/TC 116/WG 02 - To carry out comparison to identify any amendments required to ensure that the CLC/TC 61F standards are in agreement with the Machinery Directive
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Start Date: 06-Jul-2026
• Completion Date: 25-Aug-2026
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020/A1:2024 - Amendment 1 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for hand-held hammers

• Amends: EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for hand-held hammers
• Effective Date: 21-Dec-2021
• Amended By: EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020/A12:2024 - Electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery - Safety - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for hand-held hammers
• Effective Date: 21-Dec-2021

Overview

EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020/A1:2024 is Amendment 1 to the European adoption of IEC 62841‑2‑6:2020 and updates the safety requirements for electric motor‑operated hand‑held hammers. Published and approved by CENELEC in 2024, this amendment clarifies and revises test methods and normative references across the EN IEC 62841 series. It is relevant where DOW = DOR + 48 months is applied to the series and aligns with international IEC guidance.

Key topics and requirements

• Scope and status
  • Amendment to Part 2‑6 (hand‑held hammers) of the IEC 62841 series; endorsed by CENELEC and to be implemented nationally by 2024‑11‑03 (dop) with conflicting standards withdrawn by 2028‑05‑03 (dow).
• Endurance testing (Figure 101)
  • Updated example test apparatus for endurance tests (components: resilient material, yoke, punch, hardened steel ball Ø38 mm, transfer plate, synthetic rubber disk, steel base and ground support).
  • Tabulated guidance links tool rated input (W) to transfer plate diameter (D) and mass requirements for transfer plate and steel base.
• Mechanical hazards - output torque assessment (Clauses 19.102.3 & 19.102.4)
  • New procedure for determining tool configuration where electronic functions affect output torque (soft‑start handling; electronically commutated motor guidance).
  • Torque test uses seven trials per sample; compute M as the average of five measurements after removing highest and lowest; required standard deviation < 5 % for repeatability.
  • Detailed measurement rules for tools with and without mechanical overload clutches (stable region averaging, RMS for unstable signals, peak rules for clutches).
• Noise and vibration (Annex I)
  • Percussion hammer testing now requires concrete quality corresponding to C50/60 per EN 206:2013 and EN 206:2013/AMD2:2021.
  • Revised noise test conditions for rotary hammers including block dimensions, orientation, feed force and test cycle requirements.

Applications and who uses this standard

• Manufacturers of hand‑held hammers and rotary/percussion tools - to design products that meet European safety and test requirements.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies - to perform standardized endurance, torque, noise and vibration testing and demonstrate compliance.
• Product safety engineers and compliance officers - to update technical files, conformity assessment and risk‑management documentation.
• Standards committees and regulatory authorities - for harmonization with EU/EFTA legislation (see Annex ZZ).

Related standards / references

• IEC 62841 series (general and other Part 2 documents)
• EN 206:2013 / EN 206:2013/AMD2:2021 (concrete specification for noise/vibration tests)
• CLC/CENELEC implementation and national adoption guidance

Keywords: EN IEC 62841-2-6:2020/A1:2024, hand-held hammers safety, endurance testing, output torque test, noise and vibration testing, EN 206 C50/60, CENELEC compliance.