EN 869:2006/prA1

Foundry machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units

Gießereimaschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen an Metall-Druckgießanlagen

Machines de fonderie - Prescriptions de sécurité pour les chantiers de moulage des métaux sous pression

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General Information

• Status: Not Published
• ICS: 25.120.30 - Moulding equipment
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 202 - Foundry machinery
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 202/WG 1 - Die casting
• Current Stage: 5060 - Closure of Vote - Formal Approval
• Start Date: 28-Jan-2009
• Completion Date: 28-Jan-2009
• Directive: 2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/079 - Mandate to CEN and CENELEC for standardization in the field of machines
• Mandate: M/396 - Mandate to CEN and Cenelec for standardisation in the field of machinery
• Ref Project: SIST EN 869:2007/kprA1:2008 - Foundry machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units

Relations

• Merged Into: EN 869:2006+A1:2009 - Safety of machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units
• Effective Date: 19-Jan-2023
• Amends: EN 869:2006 - Safety of machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008

Overview

EN 869:2006/prA1 is a European Standard focusing on the safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units in foundry machinery. Developed by the Technical Committee CEN/TC 202, this updated amendment enhances and modifies the original EN 869:2006 to align with newer safety directives and standards. It supports the essential requirements of the EU Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and complements the existing Directive 98/37/EC.

This standard underscores the importance of risk mitigation for operators of pressure metal diecasting machines by defining safety functions, control system performance levels, and hazard prevention strategies. Overall, it facilitates safer operational environments in foundries and diecasting operations.

Key Topics

• Updated Safety Normative References
  EN 869:2006/prA1 incorporates revisions to normative references such as replacing EN 954-1 with EN ISO 13849-1:2008 and EN 418 with EN ISO 13850:2006. These updates align safety of machinery control systems and emergency stop functions with the latest international standards.

• Mechanical Safety Requirements
  The standard mandates that fixed guards must remain attached when removed and that guards covering the die-closing mechanism must be interlocked with power supply and control systems. Specific performance levels (e.g., PL=c, PL=d, PL=e) and safety categories are required for different safety functions, ensuring robust protection against mechanical hazards.

• Electrical Equipment and Control Systems
  Safety-related parts of control systems must comply with defined performance levels and categories according to EN ISO 13849-1. Emergency stop functions must conform to stop categories defined in EN ISO 13850. Control systems related to dangerous movements, such as die closure, require high-performance levels for maximum safety.

• Thermal Hazard Management
  The document addresses thermal hazards caused by hot surfaces and molten metal during diecasting operations, emphasizing protective measures and ergonomic considerations to minimize operator risk.

• Ergonomic Considerations
  It requires ergonomic principles to be incorporated in the design of diecasting machines, focusing on manual controls, setup, and maintenance activities to promote safe and comfortable working postures.

• Information for Use and Marking
  Manufacturers must provide clear information including warning devices, safety signs (referencing EN 61310-1, EN 61310-2, ISO 3864-1), and machine marking detailing important data such as manufacturer info, machine type, year of construction, and electrical specifications.

Applications

EN 869:2006/prA1 is essential for:

• Manufacturers designing and producing pressure metal diecasting machinery to ensure compliance with mandatory safety requirements and EU directives.
• Foundries and metal casting facilities implementing safety protocols and machinery upgrades to meet modern safety standards and reduce workplace hazards.
• Maintenance and safety engineers developing and reviewing risk assessments, safety control systems, and guarding solutions tailored to pressure diecasting machines.
• Certification bodies and regulatory agencies overseeing conformity assessments and CE marking processes for machinery in the European Economic Area (EEA).

By adhering to this standard, stakeholders can enhance operational safety, prevent work-related injuries from mechanical, thermal, and electrical hazards, and maintain compliance with EU machinery safety legislation.

Related Standards

EN 869:2006/prA1 references and integrates updates from several pivotal international standards, including:

• EN ISO 13849-1:2008 – Safety-related parts of control systems
• EN ISO 13850:2006 – Emergency stop design principles
• EN ISO 13857:2008 – Safety distances for hazard prevention
• EN ISO 13732-1:2006 – Assessment of thermal impacts from hot surfaces
• EN 60204-1:2006 – Electrical equipment of machines – General requirements
• EN 61310 Series – Safety signs and signals for machinery
• ISO 3864-1 – Safety colors and graphical symbols for workplaces
• EN 842, EN 981, EN ISO 7731 – Auditory and visual danger signals

Implementation of EN 869:2006/prA1 not only ensures enhanced safety performance but also harmonizes machinery safety requirements across the European Union, reinforcing consistent, high-level safety practices within the metal casting industry.

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Keywords: EN 869, pressure metal diecasting units, foundry machinery safety, pressure diecasting machine standards, metal casting safety, EN ISO 13849-1, machinery safety directive, thermal hazards, machine guarding, control system performance level, emergency stop design, ergonomic machinery standards, EU machinery directive compliance.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-november-2008
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Foundry machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal diecasting units
Gießereimaschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen an Metall-Druckgießanlagen
Machines de fonderie - Prescriptions de sécurité pour les unités à mouler les métaux
sous haute pression
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 869:2006/prA1
ICS:
25.120.30 Livarska oprema Moulding equipment
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
FINAL DRAFT
EN 869:2006
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
prA1
August 2008
ICS 25.120.30
English Version
Foundry machinery - Safety requirements for pressure metal
diecasting units
Machines de fonderie - Prescriptions de sécurité pour les Gießereimaschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen an Metall-
unités à mouler les métaux sous haute pression Druckgießanlagen
This draft amendment is submitted to CEN members for unique acceptance procedure. It has been drawn up by the Technical Committee
CEN/TC 202.
This draft amendment A1, if approved, will modify the European Standard EN 869:2006. If this draft becomes an amendment, CEN
members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of this amendment
into the relevant national standard without any alteration.
This draft amendment was established by CEN in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made
by translation under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN Management Centre has the same
status as the official versions.
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France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.
Warning : This document is not a European Standard. It is distributed for review and comments. It is subject to change without notice and
shall not be referred to as a European Standard.
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Contents Page
Foreword.3
1 Modification to "Foreword" .4
2 Modification to "Introduction".4
3 Modification to Clause "2 Normative references".4
4 Modification to the whole document due to new/updated standards.5
5 Modification to "4.4 Thermal hazards" .5
6 Modification to "5.2 Mechanical" .5
6.1 Modification to "5.2.1 General" .5
6.2 Modification to 5.2.2.1 .5
6.3 Modification to 5.2.2.2 .5
6.4 Modification to "5.2.3 Guards for the die closing mechanism area".6
6.5 Modification to 5.2.4.4 .6
7 Modification to "5.3 Electric equipment and control systems" .6
7.1 Modification to 5.3.2 .6
7.2 Modification to 5.3.3 .6
7.3 Modification to 5.3.4 .7
7.4 Modification to 5.3.5.1 d).7
8 Modification to "5.8 Ergonomic aspects" .7
9 Modification to Clause "7 Information for use" .7
9.1 Modification to 7.2 .7
9.2 Modification to "7.4 Marking".8
10 Modification to "Annex A" .8
11 Addition of Annex ZB .8
12 Modification to Bibliography .9

Foreword
This document (EN 869:2006/prA1:2008) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 202 “Foundry
Machinery”, the secretariat of which is held by DIN.
This document is currently submitted to the Unique Acceptance Procedure.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.
The new safety requirements as stated in this document comply with the additional relevant Essential
Requirements of the new Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC complementing the existing Machinery Directive
98/37/EC.
1 Modification to "Foreword"
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Replace the 5 paragraph with the following:
"For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annexes ZA and ZB, which are integral parts of this
document.".
2 Modification to "Introduction"
Add two new paragraphs at the end of the Introduction:
"Where for clarity an example of a preventative measure is given in the text, this should not be considered as
the only possible solution. Other solutions can be used as far as they fulfil correctly the criteria expressed in
the requirement.
This European Standard assumes, that the equipment is operated and maintained by trained personnel.".
3 Modification to Clause "2 Normative references"
Replace EN 954-1 with:
"EN ISO 13849-1:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General
principles for design (ISO 13849-1:2006)".
Replace EN 418 with:
"EN ISO 13850:2006, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop — Principles for design (ISO 13850:2006)".
Replace EN 294 with:
"EN ISO 13857:2008, Safety of machinery — Safety distances to prevent hazard zones being reached by
upper and lower limbs (ISO 13857:2008)".
Replace "EN 60204-1:1997, Safety of …" with:
"EN 60204-1:2006, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60204-1:2006)".
Replace the dated IEC reference of EN 61310-1 with "(IEC 61310-1:2007)".
Replace the dated IEC reference of EN 61310-2 with "(IEC 61310-2:2007)".
Add the following new standards:
"EN 842, Safety of machinery — Visual danger signals — General requirements, design and testing",
"EN 981, Safety of machinery — System of auditory and visual danger and information signals".
"EN ISO 7731, Ergonomics — Danger signals for public and work areas — Auditory danger signals
(ISO 7731:2003)",
"EN ISO 13732-1, Ergonomics of the thermal environment — Methods for the assessment of human
responses to contact with surfaces — Part 1: Hot surfaces (ISO 13732-1:2006)" and
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