IEC 62841-4-5-2021 cor1-2024 PDF

Full title and description

St IEC 62841-4-5-2021 cor1-2024 — Safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools — Part 4-5: Particular requirements for pneumatic and electrically driven screwdrivers; consolidated corrigendum 1 (2024) to the 2021 edition.

Abstract

This document is a corrigendum to the IEC 62841-4-5:2021 standard, which specifies particular safety requirements for hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric and pneumatic screwdrivers. The corrigendum provides corrections and clarifications to the 2021 edition, updating specific clauses, figures, tables or normative references to ensure accurate application of the requirements and reduce ambiguity for manufacturers, test laboratories and conformity assessment bodies.

General information

• Status: Corrigendum to IEC 62841-4-5:2021 (issued 2024)
• Publication date: 2024 (corrigendum 1 to the 2021 edition)
• Publisher: IEC (adopted as a national standard or prefixed with St to indicate national adoption)
• ICS / categories: 25.040.40 (Hand-held tools), 13.120.10 (Safety of machinery and accessories); product safety standards
• Edition / version: Edition 1 (IEC 62841-4-5:2021) with Corrigendum 1 (2024)
• Number of pages: Corrigenda are typically short; expect 1–4 pages (actual page count depends on the published corrigendum document)

Scope

This corrigendum corrects errors and provides editorial or technical clarifications to IEC 62841-4-5:2021, the particular requirements standard for hand-held and transportable pneumatic and electrically driven screwdrivers. The underlying standard sets safety requirements for design, construction, marking, protective measures and tests to reduce hazards such as mechanical, electrical, thermal and noise-related risks associated with the intended use and reasonably foreseeable misuse of these tools. The corrigendum does not introduce new requirements beyond corrections to the existing text.

Key topics and requirements

• Corrections to normative references, definitions, figures, tables or clause text from the 2021 edition to remove inconsistencies.
• Clarifications to safety requirements for drive systems, fastener retention, torque control and reaction to abnormal conditions.
• Editorial fixes to test procedures and measurement methods (for example, torque, no-load speed, temperature rise, and endurance tests).
• Adjustments to marking, instructions for use and warnings to ensure correct user information and conformity assessment.
• Maintenance of alignment with general requirements in IEC 62841-1 and other parts of the IEC 62841 series.

Typical use and users

Manufacturers and designers of hand-held and transportable screwdrivers (both electric and pneumatic) use this corrigendum alongside IEC 62841-4-5:2021 to ensure product documentation and design conform to the corrected standard. Test laboratories, certification bodies and regulatory authorities refer to the corrigendum when assessing compliance. Product safety engineers, technical writers preparing instructions and compliance teams performing risk assessment will also use this document to align test reports and declarations of conformity with the corrected provisions.

Related standards

IEC 62841-4-5 is part of the IEC 62841 series on safety of hand-held motor-operated electric tools. Key related documents include: - IEC 62841-1 (general requirements for safety of hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools); - Other part 4.x standards addressing specific tool types (for example, electric screwdrivers, impact wrenches, etc.); - Relevant IEC/CISPR standards on electromagnetic compatibility and electrical safety; - National adoptions and harmonized standards that reference IEC 62841 series for compliance with local regulations.

Keywords

hand-held tools, electric screwdrivers, pneumatic screwdrivers, safety standard, IEC 62841, corrigendum, torque control, marking, testing, product conformity

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: It is Corrigendum 1 (2024) to IEC 62841-4-5:2021, which provides corrections and clarifications to the 2021 particular requirements for hand-held and transportable electric and pneumatic screwdrivers.

Q: What does it cover?

A: The corrigendum amends the 2021 standard text to correct errors, clarify requirements and ensure consistent application of safety, testing and marking provisions for screwdrivers covered by IEC 62841-4-5.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers, test laboratories, certification bodies, product safety engineers, and regulatory or conformity assessment personnel involved with hand-held electric and pneumatic screwdrivers.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: This corrigendum is an update to the 2021 edition; it is current as a correction to that edition. Users should apply the 2021 standard together with Corrigendum 1 (2024) for the most accurate requirements until a new full edition is published.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes. It is part of the IEC 62841 series covering safety of hand-held and transportable motor-operated electric tools. IEC 62841-1 contains general requirements; part 4 covers particular requirements for various categories of tools including screwdrivers.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: hand-held tools, electric screwdriver, pneumatic screwdriver, safety, IEC 62841, corrigendum, torque, testing, marking.