IEC 61058-2-6:2018
Switches for appliances - Part 2-6: Particular requirements for switches used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools and lawn and garden machinery
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IEC 61058-2-6:2018 is the reference for switches for appliances used in electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery. It is relevant when teams need a technical document that helps align switch design, product evaluation, and conformity assessment activities with the intended application environment. For engineering, procurement, and compliance workflows, IEC 61058-2-6:2018 provides a focused basis for reviewing switch suitability, supporting documented evaluation, and reducing uncertainty during technical review.
Purpose of IEC 61058-2-6:2018
The purpose of IEC 61058-2-6:2018 is to define particular requirements for switches used in appliance applications where mechanical stress, user handling, and operating conditions can be demanding. As Part 2-6 of the Switches for appliances series, it narrows the scope to electric motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery. That makes it a useful compliance reference for design verification, risk management, and technical validation when selecting or assessing switching components for these types of electrical equipment.
Compliance applications of IEC 61058-2-6:2018
Organizations may use IEC 61058-2-6:2018 during product development, laboratory evaluation, and regulatory preparation for tools and machinery that depend on reliable switch operation. It is especially relevant where procurement teams need a clear engineering specification for component sourcing, or where test laboratories need a consistent basis for verification activities. The document also supports conformity assessment preparation by helping teams document how switch-related requirements are addressed within a broader technical compliance workflow for handheld or transportable equipment.
Benefits of IEC 61058-2-6:2018
Using IEC 61058-2-6:2018 can improve testing consistency and reduce ambiguity in switch-related evaluations for appliances in demanding use cases. It supports safer product development by giving engineers and reviewers a common technical reference for operational expectations, qualification planning, and quality assurance checks. For procurement and compliance teams, it helps structure documented evaluation and technical review activities, which can streamline supplier discussions, lower rework risk, and strengthen preparation for conformity assessment.
- Particular requirements for switches used in motor-operated hand-held tools, transportable tools, and lawn and garden machinery
- Useful for switch selection, design review, and verification activities in product development workflows
- Supports laboratory evaluation, test planning, and documented technical assessment
- Helps align procurement and compliance decisions with a focused engineering reference
- Publication Date: 2018-11-23
- Standard Status: Original
- Publisher: IEC
- Edition: 2
- This Version: IEC 61058-2-6:2018 (2018-11-23)
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