SIST EN ISO 28927-13:2022 PDF

Overview

EN ISO 28927-13:2022 (ISO 28927-13:2022) specifies a laboratory type test method to measure vibration at the handle of fastener driving tools (nailers, staplers, pin drivers). Published by CEN/ISO, the standard covers tools driven pneumatically or by other means and defines how to characterise and report handle vibration emission under specified loads. It is intended to provide reproducible vibration values for declaration and comparison of hand‑held power tools.

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope of measurement: Vibration at the handle measured in three axes and at both defined hand positions.
• Tool types covered: Single sequential actuation, contact actuation, contact actuation with automatic reversion, and continual contact actuation. (Tools that operate in full sequential mode are excluded from the normative method; Annex C gives informative guidance for comparisons.)
• Instrumentation and mounting: Requirements for transducers, fastening, mechanical filtering, and frequency‑weighting filters to ensure valid measurements.
• Signal processing: Integration time, frequency weighting and combination of directional components are specified to produce comparable vibration emission values.
• Test conditions: Defined operating conditions, attached equipment/workpiece considerations, pneumatic machine specifics, operator roles and calibration of measurement chain.
• Uncertainty and reporting: Clauses and annexes address uncertainty determination, required test reports (model report in Annex A) and declaration/verification procedures.

Practical applications

• Type testing and vibration emission declaration for product datasheets and compliance documentation.
• Comparative evaluation of fastener driving tools for procurement, product development and competitive benchmarking.
• Design validation and optimisation to reduce handle vibration and mitigate hand–arm vibration risks.
• Supporting conformity assessment under EU Directive 2006/42/EC (see Annex ZA) by providing a recognized measurement method for essential requirements related to vibration.
• Laboratory test procedures for third‑party testing, certification bodies and internal QA labs.

Who should use this standard

• Tool manufacturers and product engineers developing or certifying fastener driving tools.
• Test laboratories and certifiers performing vibration emission measurements.
• Health & safety professionals assessing hand‑arm vibration exposure and tool selection.
• Compliance officers preparing technical documentation for CE marking or procurement specifications.
• R&D teams targeting ergonomic improvements and vibration reduction.

Related standards

• ISO 28927 series (other parts covering different hand‑held power tool families)
• Supersedes: ISO 8662‑11:1999 and related CEN technical specifications
• EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) - Annex ZA links this test method to conformity presumption

Keywords: EN ISO 28927-13:2022, fastener driving tools, vibration emission, hand‑held power tools, vibration measurement, type test, pneumatically driven, contact actuation.