KWF test services
KWF test services
KWF test services
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Available<br />
Tests<br />
Forest<br />
Engineering<br />
Facts
The forest engineering<br />
<strong>test</strong> marks<br />
Utility value<br />
06/06<br />
The <strong>test</strong> mark “<strong>KWF</strong> Utility Value” is<br />
awarded to forest machinery and equipment<br />
that has passed the extensive <strong>KWF</strong><br />
<strong>test</strong>s. The mark signifies that these<br />
products comply with current technological<br />
requirements with regard to cost<br />
effectiveness, occupational safety, ergonomics<br />
and environmental compatibility.<br />
The <strong>test</strong>s include technical measurements,<br />
field <strong>test</strong>s and utility surveys. Positive<br />
results are passed on to the relevant <strong>test</strong><br />
committee for final approval. Where<br />
necessary, the committee advises on<br />
necessary improvements.<br />
Reports of successful <strong>test</strong> are published in the<br />
“<strong>KWF</strong> Test Index” as well as on the <strong>KWF</strong> website<br />
(www.kwf-online.de). <strong>KWF</strong> will also send individual<br />
<strong>test</strong> reports on request. Each report contains the <strong>test</strong><br />
results and a “Brief evaluation”, as well as additional<br />
information about the range of application and the<br />
main uses.<br />
The “<strong>KWF</strong> Utility Value” <strong>test</strong> mark was introduced in<br />
2003, replacing the previous FPA mark (FPA =<br />
Forsttechnischer Prüfausschuss or forest technology<br />
<strong>test</strong> committee) the trademark for <strong>test</strong>ed<br />
forest equipment for over 50 years! The<br />
scope of the new mark is identical, but<br />
the <strong>KWF</strong> logo points to the responsible<br />
<strong>test</strong> centre.
<strong>KWF</strong>-Test<br />
The “<strong>KWF</strong> Test” mark is awarded to<br />
products when a particular technical<br />
attribute has been <strong>test</strong>ed successfully,<br />
for example, measuring accuracy in<br />
harvesters, tyre inflation control system<br />
functionality, environmental stress<br />
resistance of portable data collecting<br />
devices, chainsaw fuel standard rating<br />
compliance.<br />
06/06<br />
<strong>KWF</strong> also awards this mark to successfully<br />
<strong>test</strong>ed non-professional forest<br />
equipment, for example: hobby and<br />
semi-professional chainsaws, chainsaw<br />
protective chaps, protective apparel for arborists.<br />
The <strong>test</strong>ed attribute and the month and year of the<br />
<strong>test</strong> are displayed on the mark. In addition to this, the<br />
<strong>test</strong> report containing the relevant information about<br />
the <strong>test</strong>ed attribute and the results is published by<br />
<strong>KWF</strong> (www.kwf-online.de).<br />
Occupational Safety<br />
All technical work equipment must carry the CE mark<br />
to show that the product complies with basic safety<br />
requirements and relevant regulations. <strong>KWF</strong> provides<br />
consultancy for manufacturers and users and carries<br />
out type examination <strong>test</strong>s.<br />
Products that comply with relevant occupational<br />
safety standards may be labelled with the GS or<br />
EuroTest marks. <strong>KWF</strong> is a notified GS <strong>test</strong> facility<br />
offering EuroTest and GS <strong>test</strong>s.<br />
<strong>KWF</strong> also works closely with the following members<br />
of the German Test Facility for Agricultural and Forest<br />
Equipment when dealing with forest equipment for<br />
farm use and in all questions related to occupational<br />
safety: the German Agricultural Society (DLG) and<br />
their <strong>test</strong> centre in Groß-Umstadt and the German<br />
Association of Agricultural Employers Safety<br />
Organizations (BLB) in Kassel.
<strong>KWF</strong> - Your Partner<br />
The forest engineering experts and the<br />
specialized <strong>test</strong> facility for forestry<br />
and manufactures of forest equipment<br />
Current <strong>KWF</strong> <strong>test</strong> <strong>services</strong><br />
“Forest Machines”<br />
Harvesters, forwarders, cable skidders, cable<br />
winches, skid trailers, cable systems<br />
Contact person: Dr. Günther Weise<br />
Office: Birgit Benker (ext. -19)<br />
“Forest Equipment and Tools”<br />
Chainsaws, brush cutters, wood harvesting tools,<br />
stand tending and pruning, electronic devices,<br />
operating materials and marking paints<br />
Contact person: Dietmar Ruppert<br />
Office: Ingrid Wiesinger (ext. -10)<br />
“Protective Equipment for Forest Work”<br />
Protective apparel, head protection, protective<br />
footwear, weather-resistant clothing, functional<br />
underwear, forest worker personnel vehicles<br />
Contact person: Jörg Hartfiel<br />
Office: Jutta Loge (ext. -40)<br />
Occupational safety assessment and <strong>test</strong>s (GS type<br />
examinations) for all areas of forest engineering<br />
Additional EC type examination for chainsaws and<br />
personal protective equipment for forest work (saw<br />
protection)<br />
Contact person: Dr. Günther Weise, Dietmar Ruppert, Jörg Hartfiel<br />
Office: Ingried Wiesinger, Jutta Loge (ext. -10 and -40)<br />
Kuratorium für Waldarbeit und Forsttechnik e.V. (<strong>KWF</strong>)<br />
Spremberger Straße 1<br />
D-64823 Groß-Umstadt<br />
Telephone: 06078/785-0<br />
Fax: 06078/785-39+50<br />
E-mail: pruefung@kwf-online.de<br />
Internet: www.kwf-online.de<br />
Testing facility for machines, equipment, tools and safety wear<br />
for the forest industry.<br />
Member of the Deutschen Prüfstelle für Land- und Forsttechnik<br />
DPLF, notified as a GS-<strong>test</strong> facility, with EU notification (No. 0363).<br />
Member of ENTAM (European Network for Testing Agricultural<br />
Machines) and the EuroTest-Cooperation.