EN 14973:2006
(Main)Conveyor belts for use in underground installations - Electrical and flammability safety requirements
General Information
- Abstract
This European Standard specifies electrical and flammability safety requirements for conveyor belts intended for use in underground installations, in the presence of flammable or non-flammable atmospheres.
Conveyor belts covered by this European Standard and intended for use in flammable atmospheres are intended for use on conveyor belt installations (machinery in mines). The belt is a component, which will be incorporated into the conveyor, which is an equipment of Group I, Category M2, as defined in 3.2.2 of EN 13463-1:2001.
This European Standard is not applicable to light conveyor belts as described in EN 873 nor is it applicable to conveyor belts which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN.
This European Standard deals with those significant hazards detailed in A.1.
Attention is drawn to Annexes ZA and ZB.
NOTE A summary of the requirements of this European Standard is given in Table 1.
- Status
- Withdrawn
- Publication Date
- 25-Jul-2006
- Withdrawal Date
- 08-Apr-2008
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 188 - Conveyor belts
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 188/WG 3 - Safety requirements for conveyor belting
- Current Stage
- 9960 - Withdrawal effective - Withdrawal
- Start Date
- 09-Apr-2008
- Completion Date
- 09-Apr-2008
- Directive
- Not Harmonized94/9/EC - Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (ATEX)
Not Harmonized98/37/EC - MachineryOJ Ref: C, C 104 OJ Date: 08-May-2007
Relations
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
- Referred By
CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 32-1: Electrostatic Hazards - Guidance - Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Referred By
CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2018 - Explosive atmospheres - Part 32-1: Electrostatic hazards, guidance - Effective Date
- 10-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 28-Jan-2026
- Effective Date
- 22-Dec-2008
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 14973:2006 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Conveyor belts for use in underground installations - Electrical and flammability safety requirements". This standard covers: This European Standard specifies electrical and flammability safety requirements for conveyor belts intended for use in underground installations, in the presence of flammable or non-flammable atmospheres. Conveyor belts covered by this European Standard and intended for use in flammable atmospheres are intended for use on conveyor belt installations (machinery in mines). The belt is a component, which will be incorporated into the conveyor, which is an equipment of Group I, Category M2, as defined in 3.2.2 of EN 13463-1:2001. This European Standard is not applicable to light conveyor belts as described in EN 873 nor is it applicable to conveyor belts which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. This European Standard deals with those significant hazards detailed in A.1. Attention is drawn to Annexes ZA and ZB. NOTE A summary of the requirements of this European Standard is given in Table 1.
This European Standard specifies electrical and flammability safety requirements for conveyor belts intended for use in underground installations, in the presence of flammable or non-flammable atmospheres. Conveyor belts covered by this European Standard and intended for use in flammable atmospheres are intended for use on conveyor belt installations (machinery in mines). The belt is a component, which will be incorporated into the conveyor, which is an equipment of Group I, Category M2, as defined in 3.2.2 of EN 13463-1:2001. This European Standard is not applicable to light conveyor belts as described in EN 873 nor is it applicable to conveyor belts which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. This European Standard deals with those significant hazards detailed in A.1. Attention is drawn to Annexes ZA and ZB. NOTE A summary of the requirements of this European Standard is given in Table 1.
EN 14973:2006 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 53.040.20 - Components for conveyors. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN 14973:2006 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 14973:2006+A1:2008, CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2015, CLC/TR 60079-32-1:2018, EN ISO 22721:2007, EN 1860-2:2005, EN 14973:2006/AC:2007. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN 14973:2006 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 94/9/EC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079, M/BC/CEN/92/8. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Conveyor belts for use in underground installations - Electrical and flammability safety requirementsCourroies transporteuses pour usage dans les installations souterraines - Exigences de sécurité électrique et protection contre l'inflammabilitéFördergurte für die Verwendung unter Tage - Elektrische und brandtechnische SicherheitsanforderungenTa slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 14973:2006SIST EN 14973:2007en53.040.20Deli za transporterjeComponents for conveyors13.220.40Sposobnost vžiga in obnašanje materialov in proizvodov pri gorenjuIgnitability and burning behaviour of materials and productsICS:SLOVENSKI
STANDARDSIST EN 14973:200701-januar-2007
EUROPEAN STANDARDNORME EUROPÉENNEEUROPÄISCHE NORMEN 14973July 2006ICS 53.040.20 English VersionConveyor belts for use in underground installations - Electricaland flammability safety requirementsCourroies transporteuses pour usage dans les installationssouterraines - Exigences de sécurité électrique etprotection contre l'inflammabilitéFördergurte für die Verwendung untertage - Elektrische undbrandtechnische SicherheitsanforderungenThis European Standard was approved by CEN on 19 June 2006.CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this EuropeanStandard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such nationalstandards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.This European Standard exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translationunder the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the Central Secretariat has the same status as the officialversions.CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France,Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania,Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and United Kingdom.EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATIONCOMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATIONEUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNGManagement Centre: rue de Stassart, 36
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Hazards and risk assessment.11 Annex B (informative)
Example of an ignition hazard assessment for a conveyor belt intended for use in a potentially explosive atmosphere.13 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC.14 Annex ZB (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directive 94/9/EC.15 Bibliography.16
Introduction This document is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100-1. The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are indicated in the scope of this document. When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard. The approach taken in this European Standard is to identify the main hazards encountered in underground conveying applications and to specify requirements for conveyor belts that will provide the necessary operational safety. Three Classes are specified, A, B and C, as defined in 3.9 to 3.11.
Conveyor belts covered by this European Standard and intended for use in flammable atmospheres are intended for use on conveyor belt installations (machinery in mines). The belt is a component, which will be incorporated into the conveyor, which is an equipment of Group I, Category M2, as defined in 3.2.2 of EN 13463-1:2001. This European Standard is not applicable to light conveyor belts as described in EN 873 nor is it applicable to conveyor belts which are manufactured before the date of publication of this document by CEN. This European Standard deals with those significant hazards detailed in A.1. Attention is drawn to Annexes ZA and ZB. NOTE A summary of the requirements of this European Standard is given in Table 1. 2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 1050, Safety of machinery – Principles for risk assessment EN 1554:1998, Conveyor belts – Drum friction testing EN 12881-1:2005, Conveyor belts – Fire simulation flammability testing – Part 1: Propane burner tests EN 12881-2, Conveyor belts - Fire simulation flammability testing - Part 2: Large-scale fire test EN 13463-1:2001, Non-electrical equipment for potentially explosive atmospheres – Part 1: Basic method and requirements EN ISO 284, Conveyor belts - Electrical conductivity - Specification and test method (ISO 284:2003) EN ISO 340, Conveyor belts - Laboratory scale flammability characteristics - Requirements and test method (ISO 340:2004) EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 1: Basic terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003) prEN ISO 15236-3:2005, Steel cord conveyor belts - Part 3: Special safety requirements for belts for use in underground installations (ISO/DIS 15236-3:2005) prEN ISO 22721:2005, Conveyor belts - Specification for rubber or plastics covered conveyor belts of textile construction for underground mining (ISO/DIS 22721:2005) IEC 60300-3-9, Dependability management – Part 3: Application guide – Section 9: Risk analysis of technological systems
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