BS EN ISO 13294-1997 (1999) PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN ISO 13294-1997 (1999) — Dental handpieces. Dental air-motors. National adoption of the British/European adoption of ISO 13294:1997 for requirements, performance and test methods for dental handpieces and dental air-motors (handpiece-driven air motors used in dental practice).

Abstract

This standard establishes terminology, basic dimensions/interchangeability, performance characteristics and test methods applicable to dental handpieces and dental air-motors. It was published as ISO 13294:1997 and adopted as BS EN ISO 13294:1997 (with later national adoptions noted in the title). The international ISO version has since been withdrawn and superseded by a later ISO/EN standard.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn / superseded (ISO 13294:1997 has been withdrawn and later replaced by standards in the same technical area).
• Publication date: ISO original: 1997 (ISO publication April 1997). British/EN adoption published in 1997 (BS EN ISO 13294:1997 — 15 August 1997 in BSI listings). The title provided includes a 1999 national adoption note; users should check the national registry for the exact national-adoption date.
• Publisher: International: ISO (International Organization for Standardization). National/Regional adoption: BSI as BS EN ISO (British Standard adoption); the entry shown in the user title indicates a further national adoption (STB).
• ICS / categories: 11.060.20 (Dental equipment and instruments / dental handpieces).
• Edition / version: Edition 1 — ISO 13294:1997; adopted as BS EN ISO 13294:1997.
• Number of pages: ISO original: 11 pages (ISO bibliographic record); BS/EN published edition frequently shown as 18 pages in BSI/EN listings — page counts can differ between the ISO and national/EN publications.

Scope

The standard covers dental handpieces and dental air-motors used in dental practice: definitions and classification, essential dimensions and interfaces (to ensure interchangeability where applicable), performance requirements (rotational speed, torque, stability), test methods for performance and safety-related characteristics, marking and information supplied. It does not cover electric handpieces or other dental instruments outside the air-motor/handpiece family. For the definitive scope and the exact normative clauses, consult the full text of the standard or its replacement.

Key topics and requirements

• Terminology and classification of dental handpieces and air-motors (definitions used throughout the document).
• Dimensions and mating interfaces to support interchangeability of couplings and attachments.
• Performance characteristics and test methods (speed, torque, run-out, balance, operational stability).
• Requirements around markings, user information and safety-related instructions supplied with the product.
• Test procedures for verifying conformity to the standard’s performance clauses.

Typical use and users

Primary users are dental handpiece and dental equipment manufacturers, test laboratories, conformity assessment bodies, procurement specialists for dental clinics and hospitals, and national standards bodies adopting or referencing the standard. Designers and R&D teams use the standard when specifying performance and compatibility requirements for air-driven handpieces.

Related standards

ISO 13294:1997 has been withdrawn and the dental handpiece/air-motor field has later standards; the ISO record indicates replacement activity in the dental-handpiece family (for example, later EN/ISO standards such as EN ISO 14457:2012 cover dental handpieces in updated form). Users should consult the current EN/ISO list for the exact successor standard in their region.

Keywords

dental handpiece, dental air-motor, handpiece, air motor, dental instrument, performance test, interchangeability, BSI, ISO

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: ISO 13294:1997 is an international standard titled "Dental handpieces — Dental air-motors" that was adopted regionally and nationally as BS EN ISO 13294:1997; the user-supplied title indicates an STB national adoption associated with that family of documents.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers terminology, essential dimensions, performance characteristics and test methods for dental air-driven handpieces (air-motors). For precise test methods and numerical limits, consult the full standard or the current replacing document.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Manufacturers of dental handpieces and air-motors, test laboratories, conformity-assessment bodies, procurement teams in healthcare and national standards bodies.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: ISO 13294:1997 is listed as withdrawn at the ISO bibliographic record and has been superseded by later standards in the dental handpiece family (users should reference the current EN/ISO documents such as EN ISO 14457:2012 and check the national standards catalogue for the latest active standard).

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It belongs to the set of standards covering dental instruments and handpieces; related and successor standards addressing dental handpieces, performance tests and safety are published under ISO and EN/ISO series for dental equipment. Check the technical committee listings for ISO/TC 106 (Dentistry) and relevant EN working groups for the family of related standards.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: dental handpiece; air-motor; handpiece performance; interchangeability; test methods; dental instruments; BSI; ISO.