EN 12629-4:2001+A1:2010

Machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium-silicate - Safety - Part 4:Concrete roof tile making machines EN 12629-4:2001+A1:2010

Publication date:   Nov 16, 2010

Scope

1.1 This part of EN 12629, taken together with EN 12629-1:2000+A1, applies to concrete roof tile making machines.
EN 12629-1:2000+A1 specifies general requirements applicable to machines for the manufacture of constructional products from concrete and calcium silicate.
This document specifies the additional requirements to and/or the deviations from EN 12629-1:2000+A1 specific to the machines it covers.
1.2 Limits of the machine
The tile making machine is considered to begin at the point where moulds and/or the concrete are delivered to the fixed part of the machine and ends after the tile cutting process where products on their moulds are delivered on to an outfeed conveyor (see Annexes A and B). Moulds and concrete may be delivered to and removed from the machine by hand.
The preparation of the concrete mixture and the transport from the mixer to the machine are not covered by this standard.
The equipment for the transport and handling of formed products is not covered by this standard.
1.3 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards pertinent to these machines, including the interfaces, when they are used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard specifies the appropriate technical measures to eliminate or reduce risks arising from the significant hazards.
This standard establishes safety requirements and/or methods of protection which applies to these machines.
1.4 This document is not applicable to concrete roof tile making machines, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.

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