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Mandatory CE-marking has been in effect since the start of
1995 in compliance with the Machinery Directive 89/392/EEC.
It defines the fundamental demands regarding the safety of
machinery and the health considerations for the operator and
user.
The
consolidated standard is now available under the designation
98/37/EC.
What is a
"machine"?
"A machine
for the purpose of this directive is an assembly of
linked parts or components, at least one of which
moves".
(Quote from the Machinery Directive) |
It also
includes appropriate actuators, control and power circuits
which are interconnected for a specific purpose. (For
example, for processing, treatment, moving or packaging of a
material).
The directive
includes the following as "Machines" in its scope:
- Industrial
machines
- Stacker
cranes
- Fork lifts.
As the
Machinery Directive only covers fundamental demands and
there are many different types of machines in existence, the
following must be asked: "How can I provide verification
that my machine is safe?" In the European standards (EN
standards) concrete demands can be tested and verification
provided in this respect.
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