KWF test services
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KWF test services
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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.
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