TÜV Rheinland Announces SAE J335 Spark Arrestor Testing Service for Outdoor Power Equipment Manufacturers

LITTLETON, Mass., Oct. 19, 2017 -- TÜV Rheinland, a leading global testing service provider, today announced it has become accredited by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to test outdoor power equipment for compliance with the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) J335 requirements for spark arrestor testing. Included with the accreditation, TÜV Rheinland becomes one of only four firms in the United States authorized to provide clients with a USDA-approved transmittal letter to prove their compliance.

SAE J335 testing applies to any small engine exhaust system found in equipment used for forestry, turf care and other landscaping purposes. The equipment comprises all varieties of chainsaws, brush cutters, and debris blowing equipment. J335 spark arrestor testing acts as a fire prevention measure to prevent the possibility of stray engine sparks igniting surrounding material.

“Many manufacturers of outdoor power equipment, even if they understand the J335 regulation, have limited capabilities and expertise to conduct testing on an appropriate and expedited basis,” said Scott Kendall, senior engineer at TÜV Rheinland. “Combined with our range of existing services outdoor power equipment, TÜV Rheinland not only helps manufacturers get products to market more quickly, but also demonstrates our ongoing commitment to making the world a safer place.”

The J335 Spark Arrestor Accreditation complements a full line of existing services, including:

• ANSI/OPEI Testing
• US/Canada Certificates
• EN ISO Testing
• EC Type Certificates
• GS Certificates
• International Approvals and Market Access
• EMC/Wireless Testing
• REACH/RoHS/WEEE
• Noise Testing Reports and Certificates
• IoT and Cybersecurity Services

For more information, please visit www.tuv.com/us.  

TÜV Rheinland is a global leader in independent inspection services, founded 145 years ago. The group employs 19,700 people around the globe. Annual revenue is more than €1.9 billion. The independent experts stand for quality and safety for people, technology and the environment in nearly all industrial sectors and areas of life. TÜV Rheinland inspects technical equipment, products and services, and oversees projects, processes and information security for companies. Its experts train people in a wide range of careers and industries. To this end, the company operates a global network of approved labs and testing and education centers. Since 2006, TÜV Rheinland has been a member of the United Nations Global Compact to promote sustainability and combat corruption. Website: www.tuv.com 

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