2. Getting involved
3. Standards Committees
4. FWS

DIN Standards Committee Tools and Clamping Devices

Overview

This document specifies the general technical requirements to be met by pliers and nippers. It does not specify insulating or antistatic characteristics of handle coatings. Plastic coatings or plastic sleeves are intended for gripping comfort only. In the latest revision the general requirements for protection against accidental pinching and crushing of hands have been elaborated upon in particular. The responsible national standardization committee is Working Committee NA 121-05-11 AA "Zangen" "Pliers" at DIN Standards Committee Tools and Clamping Devices (FWS).

Document: references other documents

Document: referenced in other documents

Responsible national committee

NA 121-05-01 AA - Hand tools  

Responsible international committee

ISO/TC 29/SC 10 - Assembly tools for screws and nuts, pliers and nippers