Dave Wilson, Editor, writes:
We see from your search that you're looking for information on the term "Machinery Directive",
and we have a large number of manufacturers' news releases and technical articles here on Engineeringtalk which will be of interest.
Let me be your guide.
Start with
the news release Safety pack distributed free of charge from
A-Plant, which we summarised at the time by saying "A 60-page health and safety handbook is incorporated in the new version of the Site Safety Pack, which provides information on topics including hand arm vibration safety".
Earlier in the week,
we featured the news release Making robotic automation safe from
Pilz Automation Technology: "Machine builders and system integrators installing a robot for the first time need to be aware of the differences between safeguarding in conventional automation and robotic applications".
In January 2008, we covered the news from Procter Machinery Guarding
concerning its Guide to the new Machinery Directive
- take a look at Guide explains the new Machinery Directive
which says: "A free 'Guide to the new Machinery Directive' will help companies prepare for the new Directive 2006/42/EC".
Take a look also at the news release from Siemens Automation and Drives, Seminars boost safety knowledge,
as well as Guide offers machine safety advice from Procter Machinery Guarding,
and Testing company expands premises from TUV Rheinland of North America.
See also:
Electronic key system improves safety
(July 2007)
The Euchner EKS FSA system provides completely new standards and possibilities for access management combined with state of the art safety technology
Learning to live with EN ISO13849-1
(June 2007)
Kevin Ives discusses machinery safety standards in the light of EN ISO13849-1 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive from 8th May 2007
High-power LED lamp lights machinery
(May 2007)
Tthe SPOT LED 003 combines three Luxeon K2 LED emitters in one compact unit to give high lighting power, extremely long service life and low energy consumption
Round-up of new machinery safety standards
(April 2007)
Procter Machinery Guarding explains the different machinery safety standards published in 2006
Associations unite for wide-ranging training
(April 2007)
Training courses cover risk assessment, EMC, the WEEE and RoHS directives as well as the function safety of control systems and the new Machinery Directive
Automation company gains new engineer
(March 2007)
Paul Kingston is the most recent addition to the team at Pilz Automation Technology and will be working as a Consultant/Engineer in the Services division
Fluorescent tubes shed light on machining
(November 2006)
When Cincinnati wanted to upgrade the lighting specification of its UK-built CFV and FTV vertical machining centres it chose powerful RL fluorescent tube lights from Waldmann Lighting
Electrical safety standard for machinery equipment
(November 2006)
The Seaward Group is announcing new SEN 60204 tester for electrical machinery equipment
Pneumatic valves compensate for wear
(November 2006)
Parker Hannifin has released an innovative new range of pneumatic directional control valves for use in a variety of factory and automation applications
Guide to the Machinery Directive
(November 2006)
Safenet has produced a guide that is designed to help anyone involved in building machinery or safety components or selling second user machinery
Implications of EN13849-1
(November 2006)
What does the new EN13849-1 standard mean for machine builders, system integrators and those involved in specifying and designing safety-related control systems for machines?
Standard brings subtle differences to directive
(October 2006)
What are the implications of BS EN62061 being harmonised to the Machinery Directive?
Book introduces machinery safety standards
(September 2006)
The British Standards Institution (BSI) is about to publish PP 7722:2006 'Designing safe machinery: Guidance for higher education to the standards and regulations'
Updated free guide to machinery guarding standards
(August 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding, one of the UK's leading suppliers of modular and bespoke machine guards, is publishing a third edition of its ever-popular free guide to machinery guarding standards
Guarding standards guide comes up to date
(August 2006)
Procter Machinery Guarding is publishing a third edition of its ever-popular free guide to machinery guarding standards
Land Rover - it's better to be EcoSafe than sorry
(July 2006)
Land Rover has chosen to install Bosch Rexroth's EcoSafe protective barrier system on its latest project in Solihull
Manipulation of machinery safety devices
(July 2006)
Frank Schrever of Pilz Safe Automation discusses the implications of a recent BGIA Study: 'Manipulation of protective devices'
Machinery safety standard is revised
(July 2006)
Machinery designers, developers, manufacturers, installers and service engineers need to comply with the requirements set out in the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
News on the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC from BSI British Standards
(July 2006)
Machinery designers, developers, manufacturers, installers and service engineers need to comply with the requirements set out in the Machinery Directive 98/37/EC
Good lighting boosts operator performance
(June 2006)
The Waldmann Lighting portfolio includes a comprehensive selection of lights that are specifically designed for machine tool applications
Experience is key to machine safety
(April 2006)
Smartscan has focused its business on the manufacture of machine safety components and systems for over 16 years
Training updates safety standards
(April 2006)
A one-day training course explains the latest machinery safety standards ISO13849-1 and BS EN62061
Halogen task light in three versions
(April 2006)
Halogen task light improved to double the service life, double the light and reduce maintenance costs, and come in three versions - arm-mounted, flexible tube and fixed head
Young brings notified body experience
(April 2006)
Nigel Young has joined Safenet in the position of General Manager
Software simplifies risk assessment and CE marking
(March 2006)
Safexpert is a complete software solution for manufacturers, planners and designers of plant/machinery, providing hazard assessments for plant and machinery, safety engineering and project management
Guide to safe use of machinery
(January 2006)
Written by industry experts, a guide to safe use of machinery deals with issues from selection of protective measures and safeguards to practical examples of guard design and their application
BSI updates machinery safety guide PD 5304: 2005
(January 2006)
BSI has published PD 5304:2005, 'Guidance on safe use of machinery', written by leading industry experts and with contributions and support from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE)
Elesa provides security for hydraulic development
(December 2005)
There is a developmental trend for industrial and offroad machinery, whether mobile or otherwise, to employ a hydraulic system for exerting power
LED lamps are compact for machine lighting
(November 2005)
Compact LED and fluorescent lights from Waldmann Lighting have been designed to provide optimum lighting conditions for almost any operation - even when space is at a premium
Bespoke safety switches delivered in record time
(September 2005)
Mechan Controls has recently designed and produced 100 specially developed noncontact safety switches for the Cheshire based heat-sealing machinery specialist ProSeal UK
Soft start valve is easy on downstream equipment
(August 2005)
A novel monitored soft start dump valve helps avoid costly machine downtime
Notified body aids Machinery Directive compliance
(May 2005)
Specialist UK test and certification company TRL Compliance Services has been appointed as a Machinery Directive Notified Body
Fluorescent lights help meet Machinery Directive
(May 2005)
AWDE and RL fluorescent tube lights allow manufacturers to meet the obligations of the Machinery Directive by providing appropriate lighting exactly where it is needed for safe setup and operation
Guard locking system gains extra features
(April 2005)
Troax UK is launching a new version of its Safe Lock mechanical interlocking system, which offers important new safety features to improve protection for workers in industrial environments