SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012
(Amendment)Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances
Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances
Deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are branding tools; desoldering irons; fire lighters; glue guns; heat guns; paint strippers; plastic cutting tools; soldering guns; soldering irons; stripping pliers and thermoplastic conduit-welding tools.
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-45: Besondere Anforderungen für ortsveränderliche Elektrowärmewerkzeuge und ähnliche Geräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-45: Règles particulières pour les outils chauffants mobiles et appareils analogues
Gospodinjski in podobni električni aparati - Varnost - 2-45. del: Posebne zahteve za prenosna električna grelna orodja in podobne aparate - Dopolnilo A2 (IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011)
Obravnava varnost prenosnih električnih grelnih orodij in podobnih aparatov, katerih nazivna napetost ne presega 250 V. Primeri aparatov, ki spadajo na področje uporabe tega standarda, so orodja za označevanje z blagovno znamko, orodja za odstranjevanje spajk, vžigalniki, lepilne pištole, grelne pištole, odstranjevalci barve, orodja za rezanje plastike, spajkalne pištole, spajkalniki, klešče za odstranjevanje izolacije in orodja za varjenje termoplastičnih vodov.
General Information
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 10-Apr-2012
- Technical Committee
- VGA - Safety of household and similar electrical appliances
- Current Stage
- 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
- Start Date
- 13-Mar-2012
- Due Date
- 18-May-2012
- Completion Date
- 11-Apr-2012
- Directive
- Not Harmonized2006/95/EC - Directive 2006/95/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 12 December 2006 on the harmonisation of the laws of Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits (codified version)OJ Ref: C 348/03 OJ Date: 28-Nov-2013 Conflicting Date: 04-Oct-2014
Harmonized Standard2014/35/EU - Directive 2014/35/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limitsOJ Ref: C 249/03 OJ Date: 08-Jul-2016
Relations
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 09-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 01-May-2012
Overview
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 is a European standard developed by CENELEC (CLC) specifying the particular safety requirements for portable heating tools and similar electrical appliances intended for household and similar use. This amendment aligns the standard with the corresponding international standard (IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011) and ensures consistent safety criteria across Europe for electrical appliances such as portable soldering tools and heating devices. Its scope includes definitions, constructional requirements, and testing procedures to mitigate hazards associated with these products.
Key Topics
Scope of Application
- Applies to the safety of portable heating tools (such as soldering irons, including induction soldering irons) and similar household appliances.
- The standard covers electrical safety, thermal hazards, and abnormal operation scenarios.
Definitions and Clarifications
- Provides a precise definition for induction soldering irons, distinguishing them from other high-frequency heating tools.
- Addresses new developments in heating technologies, including tools using high-frequency induction.
Safety Testing Requirements
- Specifies testing procedures for leakage current, dielectric strength, and heating behavior at operating temperature.
- Requires specific tests for appliances supplied by transformers and for induction soldering irons, to ensure they meet requirements for motor-operated appliances.
- Outlines temperature rise limits for the windings of induction soldering irons and stipulates the sequence of safety tests following appliance use.
Amendments and Updates
- Replaces certain clauses to reflect new ways of measuring temperature rises for induction soldering irons.
- Updates terminology and testing to keep pace with technology advancements and ensure interoperability with international standards.
Applications
This standard is vital for manufacturers, product designers, safety engineers, and testing laboratories involved with:
- Portable heating tools
- Soldering irons, including both traditional and induction types.
- Heating appliances designed for domestic or similar environments.
- Quality assurance and conformity assessment
- Support for CE marking, demonstrating compliance with EU safety directives for electrical appliances.
- Market access
- Ensures that products can be sold across the European Economic Area without facing regulatory barriers due to local safety requirements.
- Product development
- Guides design and engineering decisions to incorporate safety from the early stages, reducing the risk of product recalls or safety incidents.
Implementing SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 helps enhance user safety, minimize liability risks, and assures buyers of reliable product performance.
Related Standards
- EN 60335-1 - General requirements for the safety of household and similar electrical appliances. This is the base standard that Part 2-45 amends for specific product types.
- IEC 60335-2-45 - The international reference standard, mirrored by EN 60335-2-45.
- EN 60335 series - Contains other parts addressing different types of household appliances and their unique safety concerns.
- IEC 61010-1 - Safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use; relevant for products that may overlap markets or applications.
Manufacturers and technical professionals should consult these and other applicable standards to ensure comprehensive compliance and product safety.
For up-to-date details or access to the full text, contact your national standardization body or CENELEC. Adopting the latest amendments ensures alignment with market expectations and regulatory demands in the evolving landscape of household electrical appliances.
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Frequently Asked Questions
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 is a amendment published by the Slovenian Institute for Standardization (SIST). Its full title is "Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar appliances". This standard covers: Deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are branding tools; desoldering irons; fire lighters; glue guns; heat guns; paint strippers; plastic cutting tools; soldering guns; soldering irons; stripping pliers and thermoplastic conduit-welding tools.
Deals with the safety of portable electric heating tools and similar appliances, their rated voltage being not more than 250 V. Examples of appliances that are within the scope of this standard are branding tools; desoldering irons; fire lighters; glue guns; heat guns; paint strippers; plastic cutting tools; soldering guns; soldering irons; stripping pliers and thermoplastic conduit-welding tools.
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.120 - Domestic safety; 25.140.20 - Electric tools. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to SIST EN 12976-1:2022, SIST EN 12976-1:2017, SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/95/EC, 2014/35/EU. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
SIST EN 60335-2-45:2003/A2:2012 is available in PDF format for immediate download after purchase. The document can be added to your cart and obtained through the secure checkout process. Digital delivery ensures instant access to the complete standard document.
Standards Content (Sample)
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Household and similar electrical appliances - Safety - Part 2-45: Particular requirements
for portable heating tools and similar appliances
Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke - Teil 2-45:
Besondere Anforderungen für ortsveränderliche Elektrowärmewerkzeuge und ähnliche
Geräte
Appareils électrodomestiques et analogues - Sécurité - Partie 2-45: Règles particulières
pour les outils chauffants mobiles et appareils analogues
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2012
ICS:
13.120 Varnost na domu Domestic safety
25.140.20 (OHNWULþQDRURGMD Electric tools
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 60335-2-45/A2
NORME EUROPÉENNE
March 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 13.120; 25.140.20
English version
Household and similar electrical appliances -
Safety -
Part 2-45: Particular requirements for portable heating tools and similar
appliances
(IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011)
Appareils électrodomestiques et Sicherheit elektrischer Geräte für den
analogues - Hausgebrauch und ähnliche Zwecke -
Sécurité - Teil 2-45: Besondere Anforderungen für
Partie 2-45: Règles particulières pour les ortsveränderliche
outils chauffants mobiles et appareils Elektrowärmewerkzeuge und ähnliche
analogues Geräte
(CEI 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011) (IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2011)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN 60335-2-45:2002; it was approved by CENELEC on
2011-10-04. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which
stipulate the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.
Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language
made by translation under the responsibility of a CENELEC member into its own language and notified to the
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the same status as the official versions.
CENELEC members are the national electrotechnical committees of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus,
the Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy,
Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,
Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
CENELEC
European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization
Comité Européen de Normalisation Electrotechnique
Europäisches Komitee für Elektrotechnische Normung
Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B - 1000 Brussels
© 2012 CENELEC - All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved worldwide for CENELEC members.
Ref. No. EN 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2012 E
Foreword
The text of document 61/4099/CDV, future edition 3 of IEC 60335-2-45:2002/A2, prepared by IEC/TC 61
"Safety of household and similar electrical appliances" was submitted to the IEC-CENELEC parallel vote
and approved by CENELEC as EN 60335-2-45:2002/A2:2012.
The following dates are fixed:
(dop) 2012-09-02
• latest date by which the document has
to be implemented at national level by
publication of an identical national
standard or by endorsement
• latest date by which the national (dow) 2014-10-04
standards conflicting with the
document have to be withdrawn
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CENELEC [an
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