EN 16500:2014
(Main)Machines for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions - Vertical baling presses - Safety requirements
Machines for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions - Vertical baling presses - Safety requirements
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and information for safe use of vertical baling presses for compacting waste material or recyclable fractions (e. g. paper, plastics, textiles, cans, cardboard, mixed waste), hereafter referred to as materials.
This standard covers vertical baling presses:
- that are manually or mechanically fed; and
- with fixed enclosed baling chambers (single or multiple chamber presses); and
- with a mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated compacting equipment; and
- where the compacted bale is tied manually in the baling chamber; and
- with manual unloading or mechanical ejection of the compacted bale.
The scope of this standard includes any mechanical feed equipment, such as belt type conveyors or bin lifts, forming an integral part of the baling press assembly. It also includes integral material flow control equipment.
This standard does not apply to:
- vertical baling presses without fixed enclosed baling chamber(s); or
- round balers or roll baling machines; or
- machines where the compressed material is bagged; or
- pneumatic conveying systems; or
- equipment for transporting the balers; or
- local exhaust ventilation for the removal of dusts or vapours; or
- hazards arising from any integral pre-conditioning equipment; or
- hazards arising from the materials being processed (e.g. asbestos, clinical waste, flammable or explosive materials, unhealthy or poisonous waste).
This standard does not apply to cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant used to load materials into the feed opening. Nor does it apply to hazards arising from loading materials into the feed opening using cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant.
This standard does not include requirements to meet the specifications of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC.
All hazards mentioned in Clause 4 are dealt with in this European Standard.
This European Standard is not applicable for vertical baling presses which are manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN.
Maschinen zum Verdichten von Abfällen oder recyclebaren Materialien - Vertikale Ballenpressen - Sicherheitsanforderungen
Diese Europäische Norm legt die Sicherheitsanforderungen für die Gestaltung, den Bau und die Benutzer-information von vertikalen Ballenpressen zum Verdichten von Abfällen oder recyclebaren Materialien (z. B. Papier, Kunststoff, Textilien, Dosen, Pappe, gemischte Abfälle), nachstehend „Material“ genannt, fest.
Die Norm behandelt vertikale Ballenpressen:
- die manuell oder mechanisch beschickt werden; und
- über fest umschlossene Presskammern (Ein- oder Mehrkammer-Ballenpressen); und
- über eine mechanisch, hydraulisch oder pneumatisch betriebene Presseinheit verfügen; und
- in denen der verdichtete Ballen manuell in der Presskammer verschnürt wird; und
- bei denen der verdichtete Ballen manuell entladen oder mechanisch ausgeworfen wird.
Der Anwendungsbereich dieser Europäischen Norm gilt für automatische Zuführeinrichtungen, wie Förderbänder als Zuführförderer oder Hub-/Kippvorrichtungen, die wesentlicher Bestandteil der Ballenpresse sind. Er gilt auch für integrale Einrichtungen zur Steuerung des Materialflusses.
Diese Norm gilt nicht für:
- vertikale Ballenpressen ohne fest umschlossene Presskammer(n); oder
- Rundballenpressen; oder
- Maschinen, bei denen das verdichtete Material in Säcken abgefüllt wird; oder
- pneumatische Fördersysteme; oder
- Einrichtungen für den Transport der Ballenpressen; oder
- örtliche Entlüftungsanlagen zum Absaugen von Staub oder Dämpfen; oder
- Gefährdungen, die durch integrale Vorbehandlungsanlagen entstehen; oder
- Gefährdungen, die durch die verarbeiteten Materialien (z. B. Asbest, Klinikabfälle, brennbare oder explosive Materialien, gesundheitsschädliche oder giftige Abfallstoffe) entstehen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für Krane, Gabelstapler oder andere mobile Maschinen, die für die Zufuhr von Material in die Zuführöffnung eingesetzt werden. Ebenso gilt sie nicht für Gefährdungen, die durch den Einsatz von Kranen, Gabelstaplern oder anderen mobilen Maschinen beim Beschicken der Zuführöffnung entstehen.
Diese Norm enthält keine den Festlegungen der ATEX-Richtlinie 94/23/EG entsprechenden Anforderungen.
Diese Norm behandelt alle in Abschnitt 4 aufgeführten Gefährdungen.
Diese Europäische Norm gilt nicht für vertikale Ballenpressen, die vor dem Datum ihrer Veröffentlichung als Europäische Norm hergestellt wurden.
Machines de compactage pour déchets ou matières recyclables - Presses à balles verticales - Prescriptions de sécurité
La présente Norme européenne spécifie les prescriptions de sécurité applicables à la conception, à la construction et aux informations pour l’utilisation en sécurité des presses à balles verticales servant à compacter des déchets ou des matières recyclables (papier, plastique, textiles, canettes et boîtes de conserve, carton, matériaux mélangés, par exemple), ci-après désignés sous le terme de « matériaux ».
La présente norme couvre les presses à balles verticales :
- à chargement manuel ou mécanique ; et
- à chambres de compaction fixes fermées (presses à une ou plusieurs chambres) ; et
- à équipement de compaction mécanique, hydraulique ou pneumatique ; et
- où la balle compactée est ligaturée manuellement à l’intérieur de la chambre de compaction ; et
- à déchargement manuel ou éjection mécanique de la balle compactée.
Le domaine d’application de la présente Norme européenne couvre tout équipement de chargement mécanique faisant partie intégrante de l’installation de mise en balles, tel que convoyeur à bande ou lève-conteneur. Il couvre aussi les équipements de régulation du flux de matériaux qui font partie intégrante de la machine.
La présente norme ne s’applique pas :
- aux presses à balles verticales sans chambre(s) de compaction fixe(s) fermée(s) ; ni
- aux presses produisant des balles rondes ou des rouleaux ; ni
- aux machines où les matériaux sont compactés dans un sac ; ni
- aux convoyeurs pneumatiques ; ni
- aux équipements de transport des balles ; ni
- aux systèmes d’aspiration locale pour l'extraction des poussières ou vapeurs ; ni
- aux phénomènes dangereux liés aux équipements de préconditionnement pouvant faire partie intégrante de la machine ; ni
- aux phénomènes dangereux liés aux matériaux traités (amiante, déchets médicaux, matériaux inflammables ou explosifs, déchets nocifs ou toxiques, par exemple).
La présente norme ne s’applique pas aux grues, chariots industriels ou autres engins mobiles utilisés pour charger les matériaux dans l'ouverture de chargement. Elle ne s’applique pas non plus aux phénomènes dangereux résultant du chargement de matériaux dans l'ouverture de chargement au moyen de grues, de chariots industriels ou d’autres engins mobiles.
La présente norme ne comporte pas de spécifications destinées à venir à l’appui des exigences de la Directive ATEX 94/9/CE.
Tous les phénomènes dangereux mentionnés à l’Article 4 sont traités dans la présente Norme européenne.
La présente Norme européenne n'est pas applicable aux presses à balles verticales fabriquées avant sa date de publication comme EN.
Stroji za stiskanje odpadkov ali reciklirnih materialov - Stiskalnice za bale - Varnostne zahteve
Standard EN 16500 določa varnostne zahteve za obliko, izdelavo in informacije za varno uporabo stiskalnic za bale za stiskanje odpadkov ali reciklirnih materialov (npr. papirja, plastike, tekstila, pločevine, kartona, mešanih odpadkov), v nadaljevanju: materiali. Ta standard zajema stiskalnice za bale: – z ročnim ali mehanskim polnjenjem; in – s fiksnimi zaprtimi balirnimi komorami (stiskalnice z eno ali več komorami); in – z mehansko, hidravlično ali pnevmatično upravljano opremo za stiskanje; in – pri katerih je stisnjena bala ročno povezana v komori za bale; in – z ročnim razkladanjem ali mehanskim izmetom stisnjene bale. Področje uporabe tega standarda vključuje vso mehansko opremo za odmerjanje hrane (npr. tračne naprave za odmerjanje oziroma stroje za dviganje), ki tvori nepogrešljiv del sestavov za stiskanje bal. Vključuje tudi vgrajeno opremo za nadzor pretoka materiala. Ta standard se ne uporablja za: – stiskalnice za bale brez fiksnih zaprtih balirnih komor; ali – balirne stroje za okrogle bale; ali – stroje, pri katerih se material stisne v vrečo; ali – pnevmatske sisteme za prenos; ali – lokalne izpušne prezračevalne sisteme za odstranjevanje prahu ali hlapov; ali – nevarnosti, ki izhajajo iz vgrajene opreme za predobdelavo; ali – nevarnosti, ki izhajajo iz materialov, ki se obdelujejo (npr. azbesta, kliničnih odpadkov, vnetljivih ali eksplozivnih materialov, zdravju škodljivih ali strupenih odpadkov). Ta standard ne velja za dvigala, viličarje ali druge premične mehanizme, ki se uporabljajo za nalaganje materialov v odprtine za odmerjanje. Prav tako ne velja za nevarnosti, ki izvirajo iz nalaganja materialov v naprave za odmerjanje z uporabo dvigal, viličarjev ali drugih premičnih mehanizmov. Ta standard ne vključuje specifikacij za izpolnjevanje zahtev direktive 94/9/ES o približevanju zakonodaje držav članic v zvezi z opremo in zaščitnimi sistemi, namenjenimi za uporabo v potencialno eksplozivnih atmosferah. Vse nevarnosti, navedene v točki 4, so obravnavane v tem evropskem standardu. Ta evropski standard se ne uporablja za stiskalnice bal, ki so bile izdelane, preden je bil objavljen kot standard EN.
General Information
Overview
EN 16500:2014 is the CEN European Standard that specifies safety requirements for vertical baling presses used to compact waste materials or recyclable fractions (e.g. paper, plastics, textiles, cans, cardboard, mixed waste). It covers presses with fixed enclosed baling chambers (single or multiple), mechanically/hydraulically/pneumatically operated compacting units, manual bale tying, and manual or mechanical bale ejection. The standard addresses design, manufacture and information for safe use and is a Type C machinery standard referenced to the Machinery Directive (see Annex ZA).
Key topics and requirements
- Scope & exclusions
- Applies to manually or mechanically fed vertical baling presses and integral feed equipment (belt conveyors, bin lifts, flow control).
- Excludes round balers, roll baling machines, bagging machines, pneumatic conveying systems, transport equipment for bales, exhaust ventilation, ATEX requirements, and hazards from certain processed materials (e.g. asbestos, clinical or explosive wastes). It also excludes hazards from cranes/lift trucks used to load the feed opening.
- Mechanical safety
- Requirements for guarding of feed, baling chamber and ejection areas; prevention of crushing, shearing and entanglement.
- Protection of moving compacting equipment and mechanical feed devices.
- Control systems
- Design and placement of control actuators, prevention of unintended start-up, emergency stop requirements and specification of required performance levels (PL) for safety-related functions.
- Two-hand control and interlocking measures where applicable.
- Hydraulic & pneumatic hazards
- Safety rules for hydraulic/pneumatic components, hot surfaces and control systems.
- Electrical safety
- Conformance with electrical machine safety standards for wiring, enclosures and protection.
- Noise & ergonomics
- Measures for noise reduction at source, information and testing procedures (noise test code in Annex A), and ergonomic design to reduce operator risk.
- Verification & information
- Verification procedures for safety requirements and mandatory information for safe operation, maintenance, inspection and marking.
Applications - who uses EN 16500
- Machine designers and manufacturers of vertical baling presses
- Safety engineers, compliance officers and CE marking teams
- Facility managers and recyclers specifying safe baling equipment
- Test laboratories and notified bodies assessing machine conformity
- Procurement and maintenance teams seeking safety and operational guidance
Related standards (selected)
- EN 60204-1 - Electrical equipment of machines
- EN 574 - Two‑hand control devices
- EN 953 - Machine guarding
- EN ISO 3744 / 3746 / 3747 - Acoustics (noise measurement)
- EN ISO 4413 - Hydraulic systems
Using EN 16500 helps ensure vertical baling presses meet recognized European safety practices for design, control, maintenance and operator information, reducing risk in waste compaction and recycling operations.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 16500:2014 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Machines for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions - Vertical baling presses - Safety requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and information for safe use of vertical baling presses for compacting waste material or recyclable fractions (e. g. paper, plastics, textiles, cans, cardboard, mixed waste), hereafter referred to as materials. This standard covers vertical baling presses: - that are manually or mechanically fed; and - with fixed enclosed baling chambers (single or multiple chamber presses); and - with a mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated compacting equipment; and - where the compacted bale is tied manually in the baling chamber; and - with manual unloading or mechanical ejection of the compacted bale. The scope of this standard includes any mechanical feed equipment, such as belt type conveyors or bin lifts, forming an integral part of the baling press assembly. It also includes integral material flow control equipment. This standard does not apply to: - vertical baling presses without fixed enclosed baling chamber(s); or - round balers or roll baling machines; or - machines where the compressed material is bagged; or - pneumatic conveying systems; or - equipment for transporting the balers; or - local exhaust ventilation for the removal of dusts or vapours; or - hazards arising from any integral pre-conditioning equipment; or - hazards arising from the materials being processed (e.g. asbestos, clinical waste, flammable or explosive materials, unhealthy or poisonous waste). This standard does not apply to cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant used to load materials into the feed opening. Nor does it apply to hazards arising from loading materials into the feed opening using cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant. This standard does not include requirements to meet the specifications of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. All hazards mentioned in Clause 4 are dealt with in this European Standard. This European Standard is not applicable for vertical baling presses which are manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN.
This European Standard specifies the safety requirements for the design, manufacture and information for safe use of vertical baling presses for compacting waste material or recyclable fractions (e. g. paper, plastics, textiles, cans, cardboard, mixed waste), hereafter referred to as materials. This standard covers vertical baling presses: - that are manually or mechanically fed; and - with fixed enclosed baling chambers (single or multiple chamber presses); and - with a mechanically, hydraulically or pneumatically operated compacting equipment; and - where the compacted bale is tied manually in the baling chamber; and - with manual unloading or mechanical ejection of the compacted bale. The scope of this standard includes any mechanical feed equipment, such as belt type conveyors or bin lifts, forming an integral part of the baling press assembly. It also includes integral material flow control equipment. This standard does not apply to: - vertical baling presses without fixed enclosed baling chamber(s); or - round balers or roll baling machines; or - machines where the compressed material is bagged; or - pneumatic conveying systems; or - equipment for transporting the balers; or - local exhaust ventilation for the removal of dusts or vapours; or - hazards arising from any integral pre-conditioning equipment; or - hazards arising from the materials being processed (e.g. asbestos, clinical waste, flammable or explosive materials, unhealthy or poisonous waste). This standard does not apply to cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant used to load materials into the feed opening. Nor does it apply to hazards arising from loading materials into the feed opening using cranes, lift trucks or other mobile plant. This standard does not include requirements to meet the specifications of the ATEX Directive 94/9/EC. All hazards mentioned in Clause 4 are dealt with in this European Standard. This European Standard is not applicable for vertical baling presses which are manufactured before the date of its publication as an EN.
EN 16500:2014 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.030.40 - Installations and equipment for waste disposal and treatment; 25.120.10 - Forging equipment. Presses. Shears. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 16500:2014 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.
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2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Stroji za stiskanje odpadkov ali reciklirnih materialov - Stiskalnice za bale - Varnostne zahteveMaschinen zum Verdichten von Abfällen oder recyclebaren Materialien - Vertikal arbeitende Ballenpressen - SicherheitsanforderungenMachines à compactage pour déchets ou matières recylcables - Presses à balles verticales - Prescriptions de sécuritéMachines for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions - Vertical baling presses - Safety requirements25.120.10Kovaški stroji. Stiskalnice. ŠkarjeForging equipment. Presses. Shears13.030.40Naprave in oprema za odstranjevanje in obdelavo odpadkovInstallations and equipment for waste disposal and treatmentICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 16500:2014SIST EN 16500:2014en,fr,de01-oktober-2014SIST EN 16500:2014SLOVENSKI
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EUROPEAN STANDARD NORME EUROPÉENNE EUROPÄISCHE NORM
EN 16500
August 2014 ICS 13.030.40; 25.120.10 English Version
Machines for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions - Vertical baling presses - Safety requirements
Machines de compactage pour déchets ou matières recyclables - Presses à balles verticales - Prescriptions de sécurité
Maschinen zum Verdichten von Abfällen oder recyclebaren Materialien - Vertikale Ballenpressen - Sicherheitsanforderungen This European Standard was approved by CEN on 14 June 2014.
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Noise test code . 35 A.1 Scope . 35 A.2 Determination of emission sound pressure level at the work station(s) . 35 A.2.1 Basic standards . 35 SIST EN 16500:2014
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC . 39 Bibliography . 40
a) Front/ side -loaded single chamber baling presses with fixed position compacting head
b) Top-loaded multi chamber baling press with moveable position compacting head c) Front-loaded multi chamber baling press with fixed position compacting head Figure 1 — Examples of vertical baling presses SIST EN 16500:2014
Key 1 hydraulic cylinder 2 integrated power unit 3 control station 4 door locking device 5 bale ejection area 6 bale ejection device 7 compression plate 8 area for installing wires or ties 9 feed door 10 baling chamber 11 discharge door Figure 2 — Principle drawing of a vertical baling press 3.1 vertical baling press machine intended for compacting loose materials into a bale where the compacting pressure is applied vertically and downward from the feed opening and the bale is subsequently tied by strings, straps or wires Note 1 to entry: A vertical baling press may consist of one or more baling chambers, a control system and control station, a compacting equipment, equipment for manually binding the bale and equipment for ejection of the bale. SIST EN 16500:2014
Significant hazards Applicable subclauses 4.1 Mechanical hazards 5.1 4.1.1 Common for all areas 5.1.1, 5.2.2, 5.5, 7.2.5
Hazards caused by inadequate mechanical strength (e.g. impact by ejected machine parts).
Crushing and shearing caused by the opening or closing movement of power operated doors/guards.
Impact or crushing caused by overturning of the baling press due to instability.
Crushing, shearing, trapping, impact, puncture or drawing in caused by creeping movement of parts when the machine is not operating (e. g. movement of parts due to release of trapped air in pneumatic systems or due to movement of oil in hydraulic systems).
Slips, trips and falls.
Hazard by improper installation (e.g. crushing between doors and building installations).
Hazards caused by outdoor climate conditions. (e. g. rain, frost).
4.1.2 Feed area 5.1.2, 5.2.2, 7.2.5
Impact from moving parts of the compacting equipment.
Impact by the power operated feed door. SIST EN 16500:2014
Trapping, crushing or shearing between the power operated feed door and the machine frame.
Impact or crushing by a hinged lid, bottom hinged feed door or vertically sliding feed door.
Crushing, shearing, drawing-in or impact by integral material flow control equipment in the feed opening.
Impact, shearing and crushing by a movable position compacting head.
Crushing and shearing between the frame of the feed opening and the upper side of the compression plate moving upwards.
Crushing and shearing between the underside of the compression plate moving downwards and the bale or the frame of the feed opening.
Drawing-in by strings, sheets or other material pulled by the movement of the compression plate.
Crushing and shearing by moving parts of conveyors when stepping onto conveyors.
Falling onto the conveyor.
Falling when walking on conveyors.
Drawing-in and crushing at in-running nips between the conveyor belt and the head and tail drums and between the conveyor belt and tensioning rollers.
Drawing-in and crushing between moving transmission parts of the conveyor.
Being struck by material falling from the conveyor.
Impact, crushing and shearing between the bin lift mechanism and fixed parts of the bin lift or baling press, or being picked up by moving parts of the bin lift mechanism.
Drawing-in and crushing between moving transmission parts of the bin lift.
Being struck by the bin in the event of it falling off the bin lift while in a raised position. Being struck by material falling from the bin when it is in a raised position.
4.1.3 Baling chamber area 5.1.3, 5.2.2, 5.3.3, 5.4.2, 5.5, 7.2.2
Impact and crushing by unintentional movement of the compression plate due to pressure or back pressure of the compressed material or due to failure of electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic or mechanical components.
Crushing or shearing by the powered or unexpected movement of the compacting equipment after accessing the baling chamber for tying or unloading bales or for maintenance.
Impact by the fall or descent of the compression plate.
Impact between parts of any hand tools provided for clearing channels or threading bale wires and fixed parts of the baling press resulting in injuries to the hands and arms.
Punctures or impact caused by the ends of metallic wires inserted into the vertical baling press. SIST EN 16500:2014
Impact, trapping, crushing and/or shearing between the discharge door and fixed parts of the machine.
Whiplash by a broken string, strap or wire after bale ejection.
Squeezing by mechanical parts of the bale-ejection device.
Impact or crushing by an overturning bale.
Impact and/or crushing by the overturning baling press, when unloading a bale by a fork-lift truck or trolley.
Crushing and shearing by the upward movement of the compression plate during bale ejection or maintenance.
Impact by the discharge door flying open in an uncontrolled manner due to high internal pressure from material.
4.2 Hazards due to failures in the control system 5.2.2, 5.2.3
Failure of safety functions.
Unexpected start-up.
4.3 Hazards from hydraulic equipment 5.3
Injuries caused by unintentional release of fluids under pressure.
Injuries caused by inadequate mechanical strength.
Scalding by hot hydraulic oil.
Impact from a loosened hydraulic hose.
Injury to the eyes or skin as a result of injection of hydraulic fluid under pressure.
Burns caused by contact to hot surfaces.
4.4 Hazards from pneumatic equipment 5.4
Injuries caused by inadequate pneumatic equipment.
Injuries caused by sudden release of accumulated potential energy.
Injuries resulting from unexpected start or impeded stopping or malfunction of a protective device due to a failure in supply of compressed air.
Injuries resulting from unexpected ascending or descending movements of moving parts.
Injuries resulting from unexpected movements of hazardous parts due to a lack of means to adequately isolate the pneumatic air source.
4.5 Electrical hazards 5.5
Electrical shock or burns due to direct or indirect contact with live parts.
4.6 Hazards generated by noise 5.6, 7.2.6, Annex A
Hearing loss, tinnitus, physiological disorders, loss of balance or awareness, tiredness, accidents due to interference with auditory signals and poor speech communication due to generated noise. SIST EN 16500:2014
Musculoskeletal disorders resulting from repeated efforts of:
— manually loading materials through the feed opening
— opening and closing doors
— tying and manually discharging bales
— moving movable compacting heads by hand.
5 Safety requirements and/or protective measures 5.1 Mechanical hazards 5.1.1 General 5.1.1.1 Basic requirements Vertical baling presses shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause. In addition, the machines shall be designed in accordance with the principles of EN ISO 12100:2010 for relevant but not significant hazards which are not dealt with by this document (e. g. sharp edges). The design of the baling press shall ensure that wherever possible crushing, shearing, impact, puncture and drawing-in points are eliminated. Moving parts shall be either non-hazardous by design or safeguarded. A moving part can be considered non-hazardous by design provided: — the maximum force exerted by the moving part does not exceed 75 N; and — the maximum pressure the moving part exerts against an object is less than 25 N/cm2; and — the maximum dynamic energy of the moving part is less than 4 J; and — moving parts shall not have sharp edges that may cause cutting or puncturing injuries and shall not create shearing hazards. Hazardous moving parts shall be safeguarded in accordance with 5.1.1.2 5.1.1.2 Safeguards To prevent injury when operating the baling press one or a combination of the following safeguards shall be used: — fixed guards; — movable interlocking guards — sensitive protective equipment (SPE); — two-hand control devices. Fixed guards shall be in accordance with EN 953:1997+A1:2009. Movable interlocking guards shall be in accordance with EN 953:1997+A1:2009 and EN ISO 14119:2013. The following shall also apply to movable interlocking guards: SIST EN 16500:2014
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Die EN 16500:2014 ist ein wichtiger Standard, der sich mit den Sicherheitsanforderungen für die Konstruktion, Herstellung und die sichere Nutzung von vertikalen Ballenpressen zur Verdichtung von Abfallmaterialien oder recycelbaren Fraktionen beschäftigt. Die Relevanz dieses Standards liegt in seiner umfassenden Abdeckung der spezifischen Anforderungen, die für die Sicherheit beim Betrieb dieser Maschinen von entscheidender Bedeutung sind. Der Standard definiert klar den Anwendungsbereich, der auf vertikale Ballenpressen abzielt, die manuell oder mechanisch befüllt werden, sowie auf solche mit festen, geschlossenen Ballenkammern. Dies schließt sowohl Einzel- als auch Mehrkammer-Pressen ein, die mit mechanisch, hydraulisch oder pneumatisch betriebenen Verdichtungseinrichtungen ausgestattet sind. Dadurch wird gewährleistet, dass alle Sicherheitsaspekte im Zusammenhang mit diesen Maschinen, einschließlich der manuellen Bindung des gepressten Ballens und der Handhabung des entladenen Ballens, berücksichtigt werden. Stärken des Standards liegen in der detaillierten Betrachtung der Sicherheitsanforderungen, die die potenziellen Gefahren, die beim Betrieb von vertikalen Ballenpressen entstehen können, adressiert. Die Bestimmungen in Abschnitt 4 stellen sicher, dass alle relevanten Risiken erfasst und spezifische Sicherheitsmaßnahmen empfohlen werden. Diese präventiven Maßnahmen sind entscheidend für die Minimierung von Unfällen und die Gewährleistung eines sicheren Arbeitsumfeldes. Ein weiterer bedeutender Aspekt dieser Norm ist, dass sie nicht nur die Maschinen selbst umfasst, sondern auch die dazugehörige mechanische Zuführung, inklusive Fördereinrichtungen, die integraler Bestandteil der Ballenpressemontage sind. Zusätzlich ist die Norm auch auf die Steuerung des Materialflusses ausgelegt, was die Sicherheit und Effizienz bei der Nutzung dieser Maschinen weiter verbessert. Die Einschränkungen dieser Norm sind ebenso wichtig, da sie klarstellt, welche Maschinen und Anwendungen ausgeschlossen sind, wie beispielsweise Rundballenpressen oder Maschinen zur Verpackung des komprimierten Materials in Säcken. Diese klare Abgrenzung hilft Anwendern, Missverständnisse zu vermeiden und sicherzustellen, dass nur die relevanten Maschinen unter den Sicherheitsanforderungen der EN 16500:2014 betrachtet werden. Die EN 16500:2014 stellt somit einen unverzichtbaren Leitfaden für Hersteller und Betreiber von vertikalen Ballenpressen dar, der nicht nur die Sicherheit erhöht, sondern auch zur Anerkennung von Standards in der Branche beiträgt, was sowohl gesetzliche als auch geschäftliche Vorteile mit sich bringt.
EN 16500:2014は、廃棄物やリサイクル可能な材料を圧縮するための垂直バイリングプレスに関する安全要件を定めた重要な欧州標準です。この標準は、手動または機械的に供給される固定式の密閉圧縮室を有するバイリングプレスに焦点を当て、様々な廃棄物材料（例えば、紙、プラスチック、テキスタイル、缶、段ボール、混合廃棄物）を効率的かつ安全に処理するための基準を提供します。 この標準の強みは、機械設計および製造における安全性を向上させるための具体的な要求事項を詳細に規定している点にあります。特に、機械的、油圧的または空気圧的に作動する圧縮装置についての明確なガイドラインが示されており、安全設計と適切な使用のための情報が含まれています。これにより、ユーザーは垂直バイリングプレスの安全性を確保しやすくなります。 さらに、この標準はバイリングプレスの構成要素、例えばベルト型コンベアやビンリフトなど、機械的供給装置を考慮に入れている点でも価値があります。これにより、バイリングプレスとその周辺機器全体の効果的な安全管理が可能となります。 適用範囲も明確であり、固定式の密閉圧縮室を持たない機械や、圧縮された材料を袋詰めする機械、またはパイプライン輸送システムなど、適用除外の条件が明示されています。このことにより、使用者は自らの設備がこの標準に適合するかを容易に評価できます。 EN 16500:2014は、欧州連合市場において廃棄物管理およびリサイクル推進の一助となることを目的とした重要な基準であり、これに基づいて設計された機械は安全性と効率性を両立させたものとなります。このように、バイリングプレスの安全要件に関するこの標準は、業界内での広範な適用性と重要性を持ち続けています。
The EN 16500:2014 standard serves as a comprehensive framework for the safety requirements in the design, manufacture, and use of vertical baling presses specifically tailored for compacting waste materials or recyclable fractions. The scope of this standard is pivotal, as it articulates the key safety protocols necessary for the operation of various types of vertical baling presses, which include manually or mechanically fed machines with fixed enclosed baling chambers. One of the strengths of this standard lies in its detailed delineation of the equipment covered, ensuring that all pertinent machinery, such as those with mechanically, hydraulically, or pneumatically operated compacting equipment, are included. It emphasizes the safety considerations surrounding manual tying within the baling chamber and the methods of unloading, whether manual or mechanical. This thorough approach ensures that manufacturers and operators are fully aware of the safety parameters involved in the operation of these machines. The standard notably excludes certain types of equipment and scenarios, enabling a focused approach to safety requirements. By specifying that it does not apply to vertical baling presses lacking fixed enclosed chambers, round balers, or machines that bag compressed material, it effectively narrows its focus to essential safety elements relevant to vertical baling presses. This clarity enhances its relevance in the industry, as stakeholders can quickly identify whether their equipment falls under its purview. Moreover, the standard addresses the mechanical feed equipment integral to the baling press assembly, highlighting the importance of including auxiliary systems in the assessment of safety hazards. Additionally, it categorically states what is beyond its scope, such as local exhaust ventilation systems and the handling of hazardous materials, ensuring that users are directed to appropriate regulations for such concerns. The standard also adeptly addresses potential hazards identified in Clause 4, thus providing a robust framework for safety that is crucial for manufacturers and users alike in preventing accidents and ensuring operational efficiency. By excluding older models manufactured prior to its publication date, EN 16500:2014 maintains its relevance as a current safety guideline, fostering an environment of up-to-date compliance and safety assurance in the operational settings of vertical baling presses. In summary, the EN 16500:2014 standard is a vital reference document that provides necessary safety requirements for vertical baling presses engaged in the management of waste materials and recyclable fractions. Its thoughtful scope, emphasis on safety, and clear delineation of applicability underscore its significance in promoting safe practices in the industry.
La norme EN 16500:2014 se concentre sur les exigences de sécurité pour la conception, la fabrication et l'utilisation sécurisée des presses à balles verticales destinées au compactage des déchets et des fractions recyclables. Son champ d'application est clairement défini, englobant les presses à balles qui peuvent être alimentées manuellement ou mécaniquement, ainsi que celles qui possèdent des chambres de compactage fixes et fermées, qu'elles soient à chambre unique ou multiples. Parmi les points forts de cette norme, on note l'inclusivité des équipements de chargement mécanique, tels que les convoyeurs à bande et les systèmes de levage. Cela souligne l'importance de garantir l'intégrité de l'ensemble du processus de compactage en prenant en compte tous les équipements intégrés. De plus, la norme traite des exigences de sécurité relatives à l'équipement de contrôle du flux de matériaux, ce qui renforce la sécurité lors de l'utilisation de ces machines. Il est également crucial de mentionner que la norme exclut des catégories spécifiques de presses à balles, telles que celles sans chambres de compactage fixes, ainsi que les machines dédiées au conditionnement pneumatique ou à l'emballage, assurant ainsi une portée ciblée et pertinente. Les exclusions prévues aident à éviter toute ambiguïté concernant l'application de la norme. Les dangers identifiés dans le document, en particulier dans la Clause 4, ont été soigneusement analysés et sont traités de manière exhaustive. Cela montre l'engagement de cette norme à assurer non seulement la sécurité des opérateurs, mais aussi à minimiser les risques associés aux matériaux traités. En somme, la norme EN 16500:2014 se pose comme un document fondamental pour garantir la sécurité des machines de compactage, en fournissant des directives claires et précises. Sa portée stratégiquement définie, ses points forts autour de l'équipement intégré et son approche ciblée des dangers en font un outil essentiel pour les fabricants et les utilisateurs de presses à balles verticales.
EN 16500:2014 표준은 폐기물 및 재활용 가능 분획물의 압축을 위한 수직 밸링 프레스의 안전 요구사항을 명시하고 있으며, 설계, 제작, 안전한 사용을 위한 정보를 포함합니다. 이 표준은 수동 또는 기계적으로 공급되는 수직 밸링 프레스와 고정된 밀폐형 밸링 챔버를 가진 기계들에 적용됩니다. 이러한 구조의 기계는 단일 또는 다중 챔버 프레스에서 운영될 수 있으며, 압축 장비는 기계적, 유압적 또는 공압적으로 작동될 수 있습니다. EN 16500:2014의 강점은 안전한 사용을 위한 포괄적인 지침을 제시하여, 다양한 폐기물 종류인 종이, 플라스틱, 섬유, 캔, 판지 및 혼합 폐기물의 압축 시 발생할 수 있는 위험 요인을 효과적으로 관리할 수 있도록 돕는다는 점입니다. 이 표준은 밸링 챔버에서 수동으로 묶여 있는 압축 베일의 처리 및 압축된 베일의 수동 하역 또는 기계적 배출 방식에 대해서도 구체적으로 다루고 있습니다. 또한, EN 16500:2014는 밸링 프레스 조립의 필수적인 부분으로서의 기계적 공급 장비(예: 벨트형 컨베이어 또는 빈 리프트)를 포함하는 것 외에도 통합 자재 흐름 제어 장비에 대해서도 설명하고 있습니다. 이러한 포괄성은 다양한 작업 환경에서의 안전성을 보장하는 데 큰 도움이 됩니다. 그러나 이 표준은 고정된 밀폐형 밸링 챔버가 없는 수직 밸링 프레스, 원형 밸러 및 롤 밸링 기계 등 특정 기계에는 적용되지 않으며, 조작을 위한 크레인, 리프트 트럭 등 모바일 장비에서 발생할 수 있는 위험 요소에는 적용되지 않습니다. 이러한 명확한 적용 제외 조항은 사용자에게 구체적인 범위를 제시하여, 잘못된 해석을 방지하고 안전 기준을 명확히 함으로써 실질적인 안전성을 높이는 데 기여합니다. 결론적으로, EN 16500:2014는 폐기물 및 재활용 가능 분획물 압축을 위한 수직 밸링 프레스의 안전성을 보장하기 위한 종합적인 기준으로, 사용자와 제조업체가 안전 문제를 체계적으로 관리할 수 있는 강력한 도구입니다.
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