TMAX Participates in the Development of the "Safety Standard for Cordless Garden Tools"

TMAX Participates in the Development of the "Safety Standard for Cordless Garden Tools": Driving Global Industry Standardization with Technological Benchmarks

1. Industry Background: The Global Popularity of Cordless Garden Tools and the Dilemma of Fragmented Safety Standards
2. TMAX's Qualifications for Participation: 15 Years of Technological Accumulation and Global Market Experience
3. Core Technical Dimensions of the Standard: Focusing on Comprehensive Safety Specifications for Batteries, Mechanics, and Electrical Systems
4. Value Proposition for the Global Industry: Unifying Technical Thresholds and Breaking Down Trade Barriers
5. Empowering Global Users and Partners: From Safety Assurance to Enhanced Market Confidence
6. Future Outlook: TMAX Continues to Lead Standard Iteration and Integration with Green Manufacturing

I. Industry Background: The Global Popularity of Cordless Garden Tools and the Dilemma of Fragmented Safety Standards
In recent years, with the advancement of global "carbon neutrality" goals and the upgrading of gardening needs, cordless garden tools (such as cordless chainsaws, trimmers, and Hedge Trimmers) have gained increasing penetration in European and American home gardening, professional landscaping services, and emerging markets (such as Southeast Asia and South America) due to their advantages of zero emissions, lightweight design, and ease of operation. According to industry data, the global market size for cordless garden tools exceeded US$28 billion in 2024, with a compound annual growth rate of 12%.

However, behind this rapid development, the problems of fragmented safety standards and inconsistent technical thresholds are becoming increasingly prominent: different countries and regions have significantly different requirements for battery protection, mechanical structure, and electrical insulation – for example, Europe requires compliance with the IPX4 splash-proof rating of the EN 50636-2-91:2014 standard, while North America focuses on UL-certified electrical safety testing, and some emerging markets even lack clear mandatory standards. This not only forces companies to repeatedly adapt to different standards for export, increasing R&D and production costs, but also leads to multiple user accidents worldwide due to risks such as battery overcharging and blade protection failures in some low-quality products, damaging the safety reputation of the entire industry.

Against this backdrop, developing a "Safety Standard for Cordless Garden Tools" that is safe, compatible, and forward-looking has become a common need for the global industry – and TMAX, with its rich global market experience and technological accumulation, naturally becomes one of the core participants in the standard development.

II. TMAX's Qualifications for Participation: 15 Years of Technological Expertise and Global Market Experience
TMAX's participation in the development of the "Safety Standards for Cordless Garden Tools" is not a coincidence, but rather stems from 15 years of technological accumulation and practical experience in the global tool market:
From a technical perspective, TMAX has always prioritized "safety" in its product development – ​​its independently developed "Thomas Overload Protection Patent," through intelligent current monitoring technology, can trigger power-off protection within 0.3 seconds when the tool load exceeds the limit, effectively avoiding motor burnout and mechanical jamming risks.  For battery safety, the most critical aspect of garden tools, TMAX's 20V 4000mAh lithium-ion battery products are equipped with a triple BMS (Battery Management System), providing comprehensive protection against overcharging, over-discharging, and short circuits, and have passed extreme environment tests from -20℃ to 60℃, demonstrating stability far exceeding the industry average. In addition, TMAX holds multiple international certifications such as CE, CB, RoHS, and ISO 9000, and its products meet the safety access requirements of major global markets, demonstrating a deep understanding of standard differences across different regions.

From a production and quality control perspective, TMAX's "Dream Intelligent Factory" has more than 10 automated production lines, with a monthly production capacity exceeding 30,000 units and a stable production pass rate of over 98%, with a customer complaint rate of less than 3% – this data reflects its production philosophy of "safety standards first": all components must undergo 2000 hours of corrosion resistance testing (blades) and 1000 continuous start-stop tests (motors) before entering the assembly stage, ensuring that every product meets the safety baseline. From a global market perspective, TMAX products have been exported to over 50 countries and regions. From professional landscaping companies in Europe to household users in South America, and from tropical gardening scenarios in Southeast Asia to arid environments in the Middle East, TMAX has accumulated safety feedback from diverse climates and usage habits. For example, in response to the frequent and prolonged outdoor work of South American users, TMAX optimized the tool's anti-slip handle and vibration damping design, reducing hand-transmitted vibration to 5.2 m/s² (significantly lower than the EN standard limit of 7.5 m/s²). This practical experience from the front lines of the market provides important real-world basis for standard setting.

III. Core Technical Dimensions of the Standard: Focusing on Comprehensive Safety Specifications for Batteries, Mechanics, and Electronics
In the process of developing the "Safety Standard for Lithium-ion Garden Tools," TMAX, combining its technological advantages and global user needs, led or participated in the specification setting of several core technical dimensions, ensuring that the standard is both "safe" and "practical":

1. Battery Safety: Defining the "Safe Heart" of Lithium-ion Tools
The battery is the core of lithium-ion garden tools and also the component with the highest safety risk. The standard clearly requires:
All lithium-ion products must be equipped with a BMS system that provides "overcharge protection (charging voltage not exceeding 1.1 times the rated voltage), over-discharge protection (discharge voltage not lower than 0.8 times the rated voltage), and short-circuit protection (short-circuit current response time ≤10ms)";
The battery casing must use UL94-V0 flame-retardant material and show no cracking or leakage in a 1.5-meter drop test;
For use in low-temperature environments, the standard recommends the "low-temperature active electrolyte technology" validated by TMAX, ensuring that the tool can maintain more than 80% of its battery life at -10℃, preventing loss of control due to a sudden drop in battery performance.

2. Mechanical Protection: Building a "Physical Barrier" for Users
The rotating blades and transmission parts of gardening tools are the main sources of mechanical hazards. The standard sets strict requirements for these:
Tools with cutting functions, such as chainsaws and hedge trimmers, must be equipped with "double protective covers"—the outer layer is a fixed protective shell, and the inner layer is a movable protective plate that automatically adjusts with the cutting depth. The mechanical strength of the protective cover must be able to withstand an impact force of 50N without deformation;
The safety distance between the tool handle and dangerous parts must be ≥15cm to prevent users from accidentally touching them during operation;
Referring to the test data of the TMAX 25cc chainsaw (cutting a 10cm diameter pine log takes only 5 seconds, and there is no blade deviation during the cutting process), the standard sets clear indicators for the dynamic balance accuracy and hardness (HRC≥55) of the blades, reducing the risk of vibration and breakage caused by blade quality problems.

3. Electrical Safety and Environmental Adaptability: Coping with Complex Outdoor Scenarios
Gardening tools are mostly used outdoors, so electrical safety and environmental adaptability are crucial:
Electrical components must meet the IPX4 splash-proof rating, able to withstand water spray from any direction without affecting insulation performance;
The connection between the power cord and the tool body must adopt a "anti-pull design," maintaining electrical conductivity after 50 tests with a 10N pulling force;
For high-temperature and high-humidity environments, the standard requires the motor windings to use enameled wire with a temperature resistance of 155℃ to avoid insulation aging caused by prolonged use.

4. Noise and Vibration Control: Balancing Safety and User Experience
Long-term exposure to high noise and vibration environments can harm user health, so the standard adds new requirements:
The airborne sound power level of the tool during operation must be ≤92dB (A), and the hand-transmitted vibration value must be ≤6.0 m/s²;
Companies are encouraged to adopt TMAX's "vibration-damping handle technology" (such as silicone wrapping + honeycomb structure design) to further reduce vibration transmission;
The tool must clearly display noise and vibration values ​​to help users reasonably arrange their working time.

IV. Value in Driving the Global Industry: Unifying Technical Standards and Breaking Down Trade Barriers
The implementation of the "Safety Standard for Lithium-ion Garden Tools" is a milestone for the standardized development of the global industry, and TMAX's participation makes the standard more "implementable" and "globally compatible":
First, it unifies technical standards and eliminates low-quality production capacity. Previously, some small and medium-sized enterprises, in order to reduce costs, omitted battery BMS systems and used inferior protective covers, seizing market share with low prices. This not only caused safety hazards but also disrupted the market competition order. After the implementation of the standard, all lithium-ion garden tools entering the global market must meet unified safety indicators. This will force low-quality companies to upgrade their technology or exit the market, promoting the industry's transformation towards "quality competition"—for example, a Southeast Asian tool manufacturer previously frequently encountered customs detention when exporting to Europe due to substandard battery protection. After optimizing its products based on the standards developed with TMAX's participation, it successfully passed CE certification, and its export volume increased by 40%.

Secondly, it breaks down trade barriers and reduces enterprise costs. For companies like TMAX, which export to more than 50 countries, they previously needed to adjust product designs for different markets (such as CE certification in Europe and UL certification in North America), with R&D costs accounting for as much as 15%. After the standard was established, its core technical indicators formed a "mutual recognition basis" with the EU EN standard and the North American UL standard. Companies do not need to conduct multiple tests repeatedly, shortening the R&D cycle by 30% and reducing export costs by 12%. This advantage is particularly significant for small and medium-sized enterprises, helping them enter the global market more easily.

Finally, it enhances the industry's safety reputation and drives market demand. After the implementation of the standard, the accident rate for users of global lithium-ion garden tools is expected to decrease by more than 60%—the improvement in safety reputation will further stimulate the purchasing demand of household users and professional service agencies. Taking the European market as an example, TMAX's chainsaw products, due to their compliance with the new standard and CE certification, received cooperation intentions from 12 European distributors at the 2025 Russian MITEX exhibition (booth 7A903), with order volume increasing by 25% year-on-year.

V. Empowering Global Users and Partners: From Safety Assurance to Enhanced Market Confidence
The value of the "Safety Standard for Garden Lithium-ion Power Tools" will ultimately be passed on to TMAX's global users and partners, forming a virtuous cycle of "safety - trust - growth":
For global users, the standard means "more reliable safety assurance." Whether it's a TMAX lithium-ion hedge trimmer used by professional gardeners in Europe or a chainsaw operated by a family user in South America, all products undergo unified safety verification. For example, the standard requires tools to be equipped with an "emergency stop button" with a response time of ≤0.5 seconds. This design has been implemented in TMAX products, helping multiple users quickly cut off power in emergency situations and prevent injuries. In addition, the standard requires tools to include a "pictorial safety operation guide" (including multi-language versions), optimizing operating instructions for elderly and novice users and lowering the barrier to use.

For global agents and distributors, the standard is "an endorsement of market competitiveness." TMAX's "certification authorization" service for partners explicitly includes proof of compliance with the "Safety Standard for Garden Lithium-ion Power Tools"—meaning distributors do not need to conduct additional product safety verification before promoting products to the local market.  At the same time, TMAX's "inventory guarantee" and "12-month warranty" services, combined with the safety endorsement of the standard, reduce distributors' after-sales costs by 20% and increase customer repurchase rates by 18%. For example, a South American distributor has partnered with TMAX for 5 years, and precisely because TMAX products consistently meet local and export market safety standards, their market share has increased from 5% to 15%, becoming a leading distributor in the local garden tool industry.

For emerging markets, the standard helps establish a "safety awareness system." In regions such as Southeast Asia and the Middle East, where the penetration rate of garden lithium-ion power tools is low, users lack awareness of safety standards and are prone to purchasing inferior products. By participating in the standard setting and collaborating with local partners to conduct "safe use training," TMAX explains key points of battery maintenance and mechanical protection based on the standard content, not only enhancing user safety awareness but also cultivating a healthy consumption environment in the local market.

VI. Future Outlook: TMAX Continues to Lead Standard Iteration and Integration with Green Manufacturing
Participating in the development of the "Safety Standard for Garden Lithium-ion Power Tools" is just the beginning of TMAX's efforts to promote standardized industry development. In the future, TMAX will continue to focus on three dimensions to deeply integrate safety standards with technological innovation and green manufacturing:

1. Promoting dynamic standard iteration to adapt to technological upgrades
As gardening tools evolve towards "intelligence and automation" (such as automatic obstacle-avoiding lawnmowers and remotely controlled chainsaws), new safety risks (such as AI recognition failure and wireless signal interference) will gradually emerge. TMAX plans to collaborate with global universities and industry organizations to establish a "Standard Iteration Working Group," updating standard content every two years, incorporating new dimensions such as intelligent control safety and data transmission safety into the specifications. For example, for the AI ​​obstacle avoidance function of intelligent tools, the standard will require an accuracy rate of ≥99% to avoid collision accidents caused by misjudgment.

2. Integrating standards into R&D to create "safe + efficient" products
TMAX will use the "Safety Standards for Lithium-ion Battery Powered Gardening Tools" as a "prerequisite" for product development, integrating safety indicators from the initial design stage: for example, the next-generation lithium-ion chainsaw will adopt a "modular battery design," which not only meets the battery safety requirements of the standard but also allows for quick battery replacement in one minute, improving operational efficiency; at the same time, by using carbon fiber composite materials (compliant with RoHS environmental requirements), the weight of the tool is reduced while further enhancing the strength of mechanical components, achieving a dual optimization of "safety and efficiency."

3. Promoting the combination of standards and green manufacturing to contribute to carbon neutrality
Based on safety standards, TMAX will promote the concept of "green safety"—for example, the standard will add a requirement for "material recycling rate ≥85%", encouraging companies to use biodegradable packaging and lead-free solder; TMAX's own "Dream Smart Factory" will also achieve carbon neutrality in the production process through photovoltaic power generation and wastewater recycling systems, allowing "safe tools" and "environmentally friendly manufacturing" to advance simultaneously.\As a participant and promoter in the global field of lithium-ion battery-powered gardening tools, TMAX firmly believes that safety is the bottom line of industry development and the starting point of innovation. By participating in the formulation, implementation, and iteration of standards, TMAX not only hopes to provide global users with safer tool products but also looks forward to working with industry partners to build a "safe, standardized, and sustainable" global gardening tool ecosystem, allowing technology to truly serve humanity's green lifestyle needs.

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