EN 13743:2009

Safety requirements for coated abrasive products

Publication date:   Jul 15, 2010

Scope

This European Standard is applicable to the following coated abrasive products: flap wheels, flap discs, vulcanised
fibre discs and spindle mounted flap wheels. It also applies to back-up pads for vulcanised fibre discs.
This European Standard specifies requirements and/or measures for removal or reduction of hazards resulting from
the design and application of the coated abrasive products and clamping devices.
This European Standard also contains procedures and tests for verification of compliance with the requirements as
well as safety information for use, which is to be made available to the user by the manufacturer.
The hazards taken into consideration are listed in Clause 4 of this standard.
This European Standard does not apply to non-woven web abrasive products, bonded abrasive products and
superabrasive products.