Power Tools Testing & Certification
2026-09-08Power Tools Testing & Certification: As essential equipment for modern industry and home renovation, power tools are widely used in construction, decoration, machinery manufacturing, power maintenance, gardening and many other sectors for their high efficiency and convenience. Power tools can greatly reduce labor intensity and improve work efficiency, realizing the transition from manual operation to mechanized work. With the acceleration of global industrialization and the improvement of living standards, demand for power tools keeps rising. Their market coverage has expanded from traditional professional fields to ordinary household users. Nevertheless, this rapid growth has been accompanied by frequent safety incidents caused by design defects or manufacturing quality issues, further highlighting the importance of standardized development in the power tool industry.
I. Table of Certification Standards for Various Markets (Europe)
| Product Category | European Testing Standards |
|---|---|
| Electric Drill / Impact Drill | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑1 |
| Screwdriver / Wrench | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑2 |
| Angle Grinder | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑3 |
| Sander | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑4 |
| Circular Saw | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑5 |
| Rotary Hammer / Demolition Hammer | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑6 |
| Electric Spray Gun | EN 60745‑1; EN 50580 |
| Mixer | EN 60745‑1; EN ISO 12100 |
| Jigsaw / Reciprocating Saw | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑11 |
| Electric Nail Gun | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑16 |
| Electric Planer | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑14 |
| Router | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑17 |
| Wood Grooving Machine | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑19 |
| Wall Chaser | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑22 |
| Mini Grinder | EN 60745‑1; EN 60745‑2‑23 |
| Switching Power Supply Charger | EN 60335‑1, EN 60335‑2‑29 |
II. European Testing Standards for Portable Power Tools (Bench-top Machines)
| Product Category | European Testing Standards |
|---|---|
| Table Saw | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑1 |
| Bench Planer | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑3 |
| Bench Grinder | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑4 |
| Band Saw | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑5 |
| Core Drill | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑6 |
| Mitre Saw | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑9 |
| Marble Cutter | EN 61029‑1;EN 12418 |
| Cut-off Saw | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑10 |
| Combination Saw | EN 61029‑1;EN 61029‑2‑11 |
| Bench Drill | EN 61029‑1 |
| Scroll Saw | EN 61029‑1 |
| Disc Sander | EN 61029‑1 |
| Compressor and Vacuum Pump | EN1012 |


