EN 869:1997

Safety requirements for high pressure metal diecasting units

Publication date:   Jan 22, 2004

Scope

This European standard specifies the safety requirements for high pressure metal diecasting units. It applies to high pressure diecasting machines and to integration of ancillary equipment such as metal feeding, inserting and removal, or spraying appliances. This standard does not apply to low pressure diecasting machines, gravity casting machines nor to wax model moulding machines. This standard provides the requirements to be met by the manufacturer to ensure the safety of persons and property during construction, transport, commissioning, use, de-commissioning and maintenance periods, as well as in the event of foreseeable faults or malfunctions which may occur in the equipment. It defines the safety requirements at all stages in the life of the equipment and its design, arrangement, construction and use. This standard applies to equipment which is placed on the market after the date of issue of this standard.

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