Specifies the procedures for classifying, testing and labeling of cartridges for powder actuated tools (PAT cartridges).

This European Standard defines the procedures for classifying, testing and labelling of cartridges for powder actuated tools (PAT cartridges), as defined in Clause3 of this standard. This European Standard does not apply to pyrotechnic articles containing blasting agents and military explosives except black powder and flash composition. PAT cartridges contain pyrotechnic composition(s) delivering mainly gases, intended to propel a piston. The piston propels fasteners (e.g. nails) or drives hard marking characters into appropriate materials. This standard also applies to PAT cartridges sold to persons younger than 18years, if this is permitted by the member state due to the low hazard of the PAT cartridges. NOTE PAT cartridges can also be used for hard marking tools. Information on cartridge operated fixing and hard marking tools can be found in EN15895:2011 . This European Standard applies to the cartridges listed in Table1. Table1 Lists of the established calibres for PAT cartridges Calibre Rimfire type 22 NC (5,5/16) 22 (5,6/16) 22 EX (5,6/25) 5,7/16 5,7/25 6,3/10 6,3/12 6,3/14 6,3/16 6,8/11 6,8/18 Centre fire type 9×17 9×20 9×27 38 SP (9×29)