As a major supplier of torque equipment, Norbar has ensured compliance for its products which fall within the scope of the relevant United Kingdom (UK) regulations and European Union (EU) directives.
The most common regulations and directives affecting Norbar products are listed below:
Machinery Safety
- UK Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008
- EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
A machine is defined as “ .… an assembly, fitted with or intended to be fitted with a drive system other than directly applied human or animal effort, consisting of linked parts or components, at least one of which moves, ..”. Corresponding finished products, powered by pneumatic or electric, are marked UKCA or CE as required. Part finished machines, designed to be incorporated into a customer’s larger machine before use, are not marked.
EMC
- UK Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016
- EU Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU
EMC stands for “Electromagnetic compatibility”; it ensures that electrical and electronic equipment does not generate, or is not affected by, electromagnetic disturbance. Norbar has invested in its own EMC test laboratory to ensure timely development of new product and the continued compliance of existing items.
Electrical Safety
- UK Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016
- EU Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
Covers electrical safety issues on equipment using 50 to 1000 V for alternating current or 75 to 1500 V for direct current.
Radio
- UK Radio Equipment Regulations 2017
- EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU
Covers the regulatory framework to be followed when products contain radio equipment.
WEEE
- UK Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2013
- EU Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2012/19/EU
The WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Regulations aim to increase product reuse, recycling and recovery. Applicable products are identified by having a crossed-out wheelie bin symbol on the case. Norbar is registered with the WeeeCare compliance scheme (WEEE Producer Registration Number – WEEE/HJ0003ZR). Under the regulations Norbar will accept the return of WEEE sold in the UK on a like-for-like basis for new EEE purchased. There is no charge for this service, as Norbar will cover any costs in relation to the treatment or reprocessing. NOTE: Transportation costs are not included.
RoHS
- UK Restriction of the Use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Regulations 2012
- EU Restriction of the Use of certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment (RoHS) - Directive 2011/65/EU
The RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) Regulations are applicable to many electrical & electronic products. The initial six restricted substances were lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB (Polybrominated biphenyls) & PBDE (polybrominated diphenyl ethers).
There are now an additional 4 restricted substances of DEHP (Bis(2-ethylhexyl) phthalate), BBP (Butyl benzyl phthalate), DBP (Dibutyl phthalate) & DIBP Diisobutyl phthalate).
UKCA mark
The UKCA mark stands for “UK Conformity Assessed” and is used to indicate compliance with the relevant UK regulations.
CE mark
The CE mark stands for “Conformité Européen” and is used to indicate compliance with the relevant European Directives.
Summary of Norbar products affected by regulations & directives:
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Machinery safety |
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Electrical Safety |
Radio |
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| Electronic Torque Wrench or Screwdriver with Radio feature |
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| PneuTorque® (Stall) |
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| PneuTorque® Remote |
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| EvoTorque® Battery Tool |
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| EvoTorque® Battery Charger |
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| EvoTorque® Battery |
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| Calibration instruments |
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Issued with “Declaration of Incorporation”, not UKCA or CE marked. When the product is incorporated into a finished machine, that machine will need to comply with Machinery safety and be UKCA and/or CE marked. |
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Needs to comply when connected as a system. |
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Covered by Machinery Safety Directive |
REACH
- UK REACH Enforcement Regulations 2008
- EU REACH Regulation (EC) No 1907/2006
REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) is a regulation that aims to protect human health and the environment from the risks that can be posed by chemicals.
The regulation places a responsibility on industry to manage the risks from chemicals and to provide safety information on the substances.
Norbar has reviewed the use of chemicals within all products, with the results being collated by our parent company Snap-on.
The following letter aims to answer customer REACH questions: REACH Letter.
Norbar's Statement on Russian Iron and Steel
Please view Norbar's Statement.