Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for hand-held planers

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 applies to planers.
This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 63241-1:2023.
This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 63241-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held planers.
Where a particular subclause of IEC 63241-1 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 63241-1 is to be adapted accordingly.

General Information

Status
Published
Publication Date
25-Feb-2025
Drafting Committee
WG 11 - TC 116/WG 11
Current Stage
PPUB - Publication issued
Start Date
26-Feb-2025
Completion Date
02-Apr-2025

Overview

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 is an international standard established by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that specifies the dust measurement procedure for hand-held planers, a category of electric motor-operated tools. This document sets particular requirements tailored to planers and supplements the general guidelines provided in IEC 63241-1:2023. It is designed to ensure consistent testing conditions and reliable dust emission measurements for planers, focusing predominantly on wood planing applications.

The standard is essential for manufacturers, testing laboratories, and safety assessors seeking to evaluate and mitigate dust exposure risks associated with hand-held planers. It provides a harmonized methodology to measure dust emissions accurately, which is critical in protecting operator health and complying with occupational safety regulations.

Key Topics

  • Scope and Applicability
    IEC 63241-2-14 specifically addresses planers equipped with a rotating cutting head parallel to the base plate, used to remove surface material. It must be applied alongside IEC 63241-1 to ensure comprehensive coverage of dust measurement procedures.

  • Testing Procedure
    The document outlines test conditions, including the wood material specifications, workpiece dimensions, and moisture content (maximum 14% humidity). Planers are tested on beech wood workpieces of 400 mm length, with a specified feed force to guarantee stable operation.

  • Operating Conditions
    Tests involve 80 planing operations per cycle at a cutting depth of 0.5 mm or the maximum cutting depth if less than 0.5 mm. Operators are positioned according to detailed ergonomic guidelines to simulate real working conditions during dust sampling.

  • Instrumentation and Reporting
    The instrumentation requirements align with those in IEC 63241-1:2023, covering appropriate dust sampling devices and measurement accuracy standards. Detailed reporting criteria ensure reproducibility and transparency of test results.

  • Safety and Compliance
    By standardizing dust measurement, IEC 63241-2-14 supports the implementation of effective dust control measures, contributing to occupational health standards and reducing risks from airborne respirable particles generated during use.

Applications

This standard is primarily used in:

  • Manufacturing Quality Control
    Helping electric tool manufacturers validate their hand-held planers against dust emission requirements, ensuring safer tool design and compliance with international safety benchmarks.

  • Product Certification
    Assisting certification bodies in verifying conformity of planers with dust safety standards before market release.

  • Workplace Safety Assessment
    Enabling industrial hygienists and safety professionals to assess dust exposure levels during planer operations, facilitating risk mitigation strategies such as dust extraction systems or personal protective equipment (PPE).

  • Research and Development
    Supporting innovation by providing a consistent evaluation framework to test new dust reduction technologies or ergonomic improvements for planers.

Related Standards

  • IEC 63241-1:2023: Electric motor-operated tools – Dust measurement procedure – Part 1: General requirements
    This foundational standard defines the general principles, instrumentation, and testing protocols that IEC 63241-2-14 extends specifically to handheld planers.

  • Additional IEC 63241 series parts
    Cover various types of electric motor-operated tools with tailored dust measurement procedures, enabling comprehensive compliance across different tool categories.

  • Occupational health standards related to dust exposure
    National and international guidelines on permissible dust concentration limits to ensure workplace safety during the use of power tools.


By following IEC 63241-2-14:2025, stakeholders uphold safety and environmental responsibility while optimizing the design and evaluation of hand-held planers. Its clear procedural framework and targeted requirements foster practical usability and contribute to better health outcomes in woodworking and related industries.

Standard

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 - Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for hand-held planers Released:26. 02. 2025 Isbn:9782832702727

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Frequently Asked Questions

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 is a standard published by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). Its full title is "Electric motor-operated tools - Dust measurement procedure - Part 2-14: Particular requirements for hand-held planers". This standard covers: IEC 63241-2-14:2025 applies to planers. This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 63241-1:2023. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 63241-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held planers. Where a particular subclause of IEC 63241-1 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 63241-1 is to be adapted accordingly.

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 applies to planers. This document is to be used in conjunction with the first edition of IEC 63241-1:2023. This document supplements or modifies the corresponding clauses in IEC 63241-1, so as to convert it into the IEC Standard: Particular requirements for hand-held planers. Where a particular subclause of IEC 63241-1 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 63241-1 is to be adapted accordingly.

IEC 63241-2-14:2025 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.140.30 - Hand-operated tools. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

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IEC 63241-2-14 ®
Edition 1.0 2025-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
Electric motor-operated tools – Dust measurement procedure –

Part 2-14: Particular requirements for hand-held planers

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
ICS 25.140.30  ISBN 978-2-8327-0272-7

– 2 – IEC 63241-2-14:2025 © IEC 2025
CONTENTS
FOREWORD . 3
1 Scope . 5
2 Normative references. 5
3 Terms and definitions . 5
4 Test procedure . 5
5 Instrumentation . 6
6 Information to be reported . 6

Figure 101 – Orientation of workpiece, tool and operator during the tests . 7

Table 101 – Operating conditions for planers intended to cut wood . 6

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ELECTRIC MOTOR-OPERATED TOOLS –
DUST MEASUREMENT PROCEDURE –
Part 2-14: Particular requirements for hand-held planers

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