EN 13102:2005+A1:2008

• Abstract:

  This European Standard applies to:; - machines for stacking or dehacking fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles on/from fixed or movable supports (see Figure A.1);; - machines for loading or unloading fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles into/from containers (see Figures A.2 and A.4);; - machines for loading or unloading fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles on/from stackable frames (see Figure A.3).; 1.2 This European Standard deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to ceramic machines for loading and unloading of fine clay tiles, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard does not deal with noise. This standard deals with the preventive measures to minimise these hazards arising from the commissioning, the operation and maintenance.; 1.3 The interface with the transport system for stacks, containers is covered by this European Standard for some examples not for all possibilities (see e.g. 5.6.4, 5.6.7).; 1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to:; - machines for setting and dehacking of split tiles and roof tiles;; - auxiliary machinery such as vacuum generators.; 1.5 This European Standard is not applicable to machines, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 11-Nov-2008
• Withdrawal Date: 27-Dec-2009
• ICS: 81.100 - Equipment for the glass and ceramics industries
• Technical Committee: CEN/TC 151 - Construction equipment and building material machines - Safety
• Drafting Committee: CEN/TC 151/WG 12 - Machines and plants for manufacture of fine, heavy clay and refractory ceramics - Safety
• Current Stage: 9093 - Decision to confirm - Review Enquiry
• Completion Date: 24-Jun-2020
• Directive: Harmonized Standard2006/42/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)
  OJ Ref: C, C 214 OJ Date: 08-Sep-2009
• Directive:

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  Not Harmonized98/37/EC - Machinery
  OJ Ref: C, C 74 OJ Date: 28-Mar-2009
• 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 13102:2006+A1:2009 - Ceramic machines - Safety - Loading and unloading of fine clay tiles

• Merged From: EN 13102:2005 - Ceramic machines - Safety - Loading and unloading of fine clay tiles
• Effective Date: 22-Dec-2008
• Refers: EN 61496-1:2004 - Safety of machinery - Electro-sensitive protective equipment - Part 1: General requirements and tests
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 61310-1:1995 - Safety of machinery - Indication, marking and actuation - Part 1: Requirements for visual, auditory and tactile signals
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 60204-1:1997 - Safety of machinery - Electrical equipment of machines - Part 1: General requirements
• Effective Date: 09-Feb-2026
• Refers: EN 982:1996 - Safety of machinery - Safety requirements for fluid power systems and their components - Hydraulics
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 14122-4:2004 - Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 4: Fixed ladders (ISO 14122-4:2004)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 999:1998 - Safety of machinery - The positioning of protective equipment in respect of approach speeds of parts of the human body
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1088:1995 - Safety of machinery - Interlocking devices associated with guards - Principles for design and selection
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 418:1992 - Safety of machinery - Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects - Principles for design
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 619:2002 - Continuous handling equipment and systems - Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit loads
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 12100-2:2003 - Safety of machinery - Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical principles (ISO 12100-2:2003)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 954-1:1996 - Safety of machinery - Safety-related parts of control systems - Part 1: General principles for design
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN ISO 14122-2:2001 - Safety of machinery - Permanent means of access to machinery - Part 2: Working platforms and walkways (ISO 14122-2:2001)
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1037:1995 - Safety of machinery - Prevention of unexpected start-up
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026
• Refers: EN 1525:1997 - Safety of industrial trucks - Driverless trucks and their systems
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2026

Overview

EN 13102:2005+A1:2008 is a CEN (European) safety standard for ceramic machines used in loading and unloading fine clay tiles. It covers machines that stack or de-hack fired or unfired fine clay wall and floor tiles on/from fixed or movable supports, load/unload tiles into/from containers, and handle tiles on/from stackable frames. The standard addresses significant hazards and preventive measures during commissioning, operation and maintenance (it does not cover noise and is not retroactive to machines made before publication).

Key topics and technical requirements

• Scope and exclusions: Applies to stacking, loading/unloading and handling of fine clay tiles; excludes machines for split tiles/roof tiles and auxiliary equipment (e.g., vacuum generators).
• Risk assessment principle: Follows EN ISO 12100 (type C standard) - manufacturers must assess and address hazards not fully covered in the standard.
• Access and guarding:
  • Areas under vertically moving parts must be made inaccessible during downward movement using fixed/movable interlocking guards; safety circuits referenced to EN 954‑1.
  • Opto‑electronic protective devices (AOPDs) are required for some passage zones (minimum Type 2 per EN 61496‑1).
• Vacuum lift handling:
  • Specific mass/energy limits apply for allowing human reach: fired tile ≤ 1 kg or unfired ≤ 5 kg, lifting height ≤ 2 m and tile energy < 5 J.
  • Vacuum failure mitigation and design measures (e.g., automatic valve suckers) and emergency-stop behaviour that does not remove vacuum.
• Movable stackers and conveyors:
  • Movement hazards addressed by guards or AOPDs; collision detection or bumpers to stop dangerous movement.
  • Conveyors to comply with EN 619.
• Mechanical safety:
  • Devices to prevent falling of suspended parts during maintenance (e.g., ratchet and pawl or equivalent Category 2 measures).
  • Compensator sensing to prevent crushing, with limits on driving load (≤ 100 N) and detection along full length.
• Human factors and access: Permanent access means (platforms, ladders) and signage, plus user instructions for maintenance and safe operation.

Applications

• Design and manufacture of ceramic handling machinery: stackers, de‑hacking lines, container loaders/unloaders, vacuum lifters and frame handlers.
• Plant safety compliance, machine acceptance testing and maintenance procedures in tile production and finishing lines.
• Risk assessment and CE marking support for OEMs and integrators in the ceramics industry.

Who should use this standard

• Machine manufacturers and designers (OEMs)
• Safety engineers and compliance officers
• Plant managers and maintenance teams in ceramic tile production
• System integrators and inspection authorities

Related standards (normative references)

Includes (selection): EN ISO 12100, EN 619, EN 61496‑1, EN 60204‑1, EN 953, EN 294, EN 999, EN 982/983, EN 1037, EN 1088 - useful for detailed control, guarding, electrical and fluid power safety integration.

Keywords: EN 13102, ceramic machines, loading and unloading, fine clay tiles, machine safety, vacuum lift, stackable frames, CEN, risk assessment.

2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.Keramikmaschinen - Sicherheit - Beladen und Entladen von feinkeramischen PlattenMachines de la céramique - Sécurité - Chargement et déchargement de carreaux céramiquesCeramic machines - Safety - Loading and unloading of fine clay tiles81.100Equipment for the glass and ceramics industriesICS:Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z:EN 13102:2005+A1:2008SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009en01-januar-2009SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009SLOVENSKI
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EN 13102:2005+A1
November 2008 ICS 81.100 Supersedes EN 13102:2005 English Version
Ceramic machines - Safety - Loading and unloading of fine clay tiles
Machines de la céramique - Sécurité - Chargement et déchargement de carreaux céramiques
Keramikmaschinen - Sicherheit - Beladen und Entladen von feinkeramischen Platten This European Standard was approved by CEN on 12 October 2005 and includes Amendment 1 approved by CEN on 12 October 2008.
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Examples of loading/unloading machines.14 Annex ZA (informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential Requirements of EU Directives 98/37/EC.16 Annex ZB (informative)
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Requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC"""".17
When compiling this standard it was assumed that:  only trained persons work at the machine;  components without specific requirements are: a) designed in accordance with the usual engineering practice and calculation codes, including all failure modes; b) of solid mechanical and electrical construction; c) made of materials with adequate strength and of suitable quality;  general electrical hazards according to electrical safety standard EN 60204-1:1997;  general hazards due to hydraulic, pneumatic equipment are dealt with according to relevant standards for common use such as EN 982:1996 and EN 983:1996;  components are kept in good repair and working order, so that the required characteristics remain despite wear;  specifications have been met about interface with other machinery. !deleted text" 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. SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009

1 Scope 1.1 This European Standard applies to:  machines for stacking or dehacking fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles on/from fixed or movable supports (see Figure A.1);  machines for loading or unloading fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles into/from containers (see Figures A.2 and A.4);  machines for loading or unloading fired or unfired fine clay wall tiles and floor tiles on/from stackable frames (see Figure A.3). 1.2 !This European Standard deals with the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to ceramic machines for loading and unloading of fine clay tiles, when they are used as intended and under the conditions of misuse which are reasonably foreseeable by the manufacturer (see Clause 4). This European Standard does not deal with noise. This European Standard deals with the preventive measures to minimise these hazards arising from the commissioning, the operation and maintenance." 1.3 The interface with the transport system for stacks, containers is covered by this European Standard for some examples not for all possibilities (see e.g. 5.6.4, 5.6.7). 1.4 This European Standard is not applicable to:  machines for setting and dehacking of split tiles and roof tiles;  auxiliary machinery such as vacuum generators. 1.5 This European Standard is not applicable to machines, which are manufactured before the date of publication of this European Standard by CEN.
2 Normative references The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies. EN 294:1992, Safety of machinery — Safety distance to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper limbs EN 349:1993, Safety of machinery — Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body EN 418:1992, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects — Principles for design EN 619:2002, Continuous handling equipment and systems — Safety and EMC requirements for equipment for mechanical handling of unit loads EN 953:1997, Safety of machinery — Guards — General requirements for the design and construction of fixed and movable guards EN 954-1:1996, Safety of machinery — Safety-related parts of control systems — Part 1: General principles for design EN 982:1996, Safety of machinery — Safety requirements for fluid power systems and their components — Hydraulics SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009

device used to pick up items, e.g. stackable frames 3.3 container movable rack used for transport and/or as a buffer store for tiles awaiting further processing 3.4 movable stacker
automatic device, being able to change position in two or more directions, designed for building columns of frames or tiles 3.5 compensator equipment being able to collect surplus tiles and to deliver them if required SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009

Hazards Danger zone/Dangerous item Preventive measures see clause 4.1 Setting in stacks on fixed or movable supports (see Figure A.1)
4.1.1 Crushing, entanglement and impact movement of the movable stacker (setting/dehacking device, vacuum device) 5.2.1, 5.4 4.1.2 Falling objects carried tiles from the vacuum device 5.3 4.2 Loading into containers
4.2.1 Crushing, entanglement between rollers and devices which form rows or between roller and horizontal rods of containers 5.5.1 4.2.2 Crushing downward movement of containers or of compensator or of roller and telescopic arm 5.2.1, 5.5.2 4.2.3 Crushing, shearing, entanglement and being trapped horizontal movement of containers 5.6 4.3 Setting on stackable frames
4.3.1 Crushing, entanglement and impact movement of the stacker with or without frames 5.2.1 4.4 Platforms accessible to persons
4.4.1 Crushing by running machinery, between fixed and vertically moving parts 5.7.2, 5.7.4 4.5 General
4.5.1 Impossibility of stopping in the best possible conditions, unexpected start-up vacuum, external devices for container movement, machinery 5.3.3, 5.6.7, 5.7.2 4.5.2 Crushing, drawing-in conveyors 5.2.3 4.5.3 Break-up suspended parts 5.2.2, 5.7.3 4.5.4 Trip and fall persons 5.7.1, 5.8.1, 5.8.2
5.2.1 The areas situated under vertically moving parts (e.g. containers, compensators, roller conveyors and telescopic arm, automatic grippers, automatic devices which move frames, automatic vacuum) lifts shall be made inaccessible for persons during downward movements by fixed and/or movable interlocking guards (see 3.2, 3.3 and 3.5 of EN 953:1997). The safety circuit shall be in accordance with Category 1 of EN 954-1:1996 (see e.g. Annex A (informative) of EN 1088:1995). Where inlet and/or outlet of devices to move or remove containers to/from the danger zone (pushing or pulling mechanisms) are intended, the passage zone shall be safeguarded by means of opto-electronic protective devices minimum according to type 2 of EN 61496-1:2004, (see also 5.6.5). 5.2.2 For maintenance or repairs requiring access to areas according to 5.2.1 mechanical devices shall be provided which prevent any suspended parts from falling even when the lifting system or a part of it has broken down. NOTE It should be taken into account that the frame can be deformed by dynamic stress by a falling container or lift reducing or nullifying the effectiveness of the ratchet and pawl arrangement. This mechanical stopping device shall be:  an automatic device (at least of Category 2 of EN 954-1:1996), e.g. ratchet and pawl arrangements; or  a manual device in connection with proper procedures to be adopted by the user, (e.g. bolts preventing the downward movement beyond a certain point). The user handbook shall indicate these procedures clearly, and signs shall be displayed on the machine. 5.2.3 Conveyors shall comply with EN 619:2002. 5.3 Handling by vacuum lift 5.3.1 Handling by vacuum lift shall be located out of the reach of persons according to Table 1 of EN 294:1992. This requirement does not apply if:
 mass of a single tile does not exceed 1 kg, if fired, or 5 kg, if unfired; and  maximum lifting height from floor level is not more then 2 m; and  weight of the single tile multiplied by the maximum falling height for the tile is lower than 5 joule.
5.3.2 The risks due to vacuum failure shall be reduced by design, for example:  preventing ducts and fittings from being subjected to excessive strains during operation; SIST EN 13102:2006+A1:2009
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