What is BS EN 61029-2-8 - Single-spindle vertical moulders about?
BS EN 61029-2-8 is a part of the BS EN 61029 multi-series that discusses the safety of transportable motor-operated tools.
BS EN 61029-2-8 applies to transportable single-spindle vertical moulders, with a maximum cutter block diameter of 200 mm maximum, designed to cut wood and analogue materials also covered with plastic laminate or edgings by hand-feed operation.
BS EN 61029-2-8 has to be used in conjunction with BS EN 61029-1 as it provides general safety requirements that are common to a majority of transportable motor-operated electric tools.
Who is BS EN 61029-2-8 - Single-spindle vertical moulders for?
BS EN 61029-2-8 on safety requirements for single-spindle vertical moulders is useful for:
- Manufacturers of transportable motor-operated tools
- Quality control personnel
- Testing and inspection authorities
Why should you use BS EN 61029-2-8 - Single-spindle vertical moulders?
Portable single-spindle vertical moulders are commonly used in the woodworking industry. These machines are used for mouldings, rebates, and curved work but they need to be used with caution as accidents could still occur while operating them. Although BS EN 61029-1 provides general requirements for the safety of transportable motor-operated electric tools it doesn’t cover specific requirements for certain machinery.
BS EN 61029-2-8 supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in BS EN 61029-1 to be applicable for single-spindle vertical moulders.
Overall, BS EN 61029-2-8 helps you to ensure that your single-spindle vertical moulding machines meet the minimum safety requirements and reduce the risk of workplace accidents.
