EN ISO 11148-13:2018 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 11148-13:2018 (ISO 11148-13:2017) specifies safety requirements for hand-held non-electric power tools used to install fasteners - commonly called fastener driving tools. Published by CEN and aligned with the international ISO text, the standard covers tools powered by compressed air or combustible gas (including gas ignition assisted by batteries), where energy is transmitted to the fastener by an internal intermediary component. It excludes tools driven by powder-actuated cartridges, hydraulics or any electrical supply, and it does not cover fixture-mounted tools.

Keywords: EN ISO 11148-13, fastener driving tools, hand-held non-electric power tools, safety requirements, pneumatic tools, gas tools.

Key topics and technical requirements

The standard addresses all significant hazards reasonably foreseeable in intended use and foreseeable misuse (except use in potentially explosive atmospheres). Major technical topics include:

• Mechanical safety
  • Protection against points and edges of fasteners
  • Prevention of unintended ejection and free flight of fasteners
  • Design and verification of the workpiece contact area
  • Permitted trigger/actuation modes and prevention of unintentional mode change
  • Tool strength, surfaces, edges, corners and overall stability
• Ergonomics
  • Weight, balance and handle design for one-operator hand-held use (with or without suspension)
• Thermal and electrical safety
  • Hot/cold surface considerations and electrical components where applicable (e.g., ignition batteries)
• Noise, vibration and recoil
  • Measures to reduce operator exposure and verification methods
• Materials, emissions and consumables
  • Handling of collating materials, discharged air/gas and lubricants
• User information and marking
  • Required markings, operating instructions and safety information
• Verification and testing
  • Clauses describing tests and verification procedures to confirm conformity

Practical applications and users

EN ISO 11148-13 is intended for:

• Manufacturers and designers of pneumatic and gas-powered fastener driving tools (nailers, staple guns, etc.) to design for safety and demonstrate conformity.
• Product safety engineers and compliance officers applying the Machinery Directive (2006/42/EC) and CE marking processes.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing verification and type testing.
• Procurement and fleet managers at construction, woodworking and manufacturing firms who specify safe equipment.
• Health & safety professionals creating safe work procedures and training materials.

Related standards

• ISO 11148 series (hand-held non-electric power tools)
• Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC (Annex ZA relation in the standard)
• ISO 80079-36 (requirements for non-electrical equipment in potentially explosive atmospheres) - referenced for explosive-atmosphere cases

Using EN ISO 11148-13 helps reduce operator injury, ensures consistent product safety across markets and supports regulatory compliance for pneumatic and gas-driven fastener tools.