EN 50177:2009/A1:2012

Stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating powders - Safety requirements

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Stationäre Ausrüstung zum elektrostatischen Beschichten mit entzündbaren Beschichtungspulvern - Sicherheitsanforderungen

Matériels stationnaires de projection électrostatique de poudres de revêtement inflammables - Exigences de sécurité

Vgrajena oprema za elektrostatični nanos gorljivega prahu za prevleke - Varnostne zahteve

Ta evropski standard opredeljuje zahteve za vgrajeno opremo za elektrostatični nanos gorljivega prahu za prevleke za uporabo v eksplozivnih atmosferah, ustvarjenih z njegovim lastnim oblakom razpršila.  Razlikujemo med razpršilnimi sistemi, ki ustrezajo EN 50050:2001, in razpršilnimi sistemi, oblikovanimi za višje pretočne energije in/ali tokove. Do vžiga gorljivega prahu za prevleke lahko pride z uporabo visoke napetosti ali na triboelektrični način. Ta evropski standard prav tako opredeljuje oblikovne zahteve za varno delovanje vgrajene opreme, vključno z njeno električno napeljavo. Ta evropski standard upošteva tri tipe elektrostatičnih razpršilnih sistemov; za več podrobnosti glej točko 5.1. Ta evropski standard obravnava vse nevarnosti, značilne za elektrostatično razprševanje prevlek, ki lahko vsebuje tudi manjše količine dodanih kovinskih delcev, če je delo izvedeno pod pogoji po priporočilu proizvajalca. Zlasti to vključuje nevarnost vžiga, ki izhaja iz ustvarjene eksplozivne atmosfere, in varovanje oseb pred električnimi šoki. Ta vgrajena oprema je razvrščena kot oprema skupine II, kategorije 2D ali kategorije 3D za uporabo na potencialno eksplozivnih območjih cone 21 oziroma 22.

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 16-Aug-2012
• Withdrawal Date: 22-Jul-2015
• ICS: 87.100 - Paint coating equipment
• Technical Committee: CLC/TC 31 - Electrical apparatus for explosive atmospheres - General requirements
• Drafting Committee: CLC/SC 31-8 - Electrostatic painting and finishing equipment
• Current Stage: 6060 - Document made available - Publishing
• Start Date: 17-Aug-2012
• Completion Date: 17-Aug-2012
• Directive: 2014/34/EU - Directive 2014/34/EU Of The European Parliament And Of The Council of 26 February 2014 on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres (recast)
• Directive: 94/9/EC - Directive 94/9/EC of the European Parliament and the Council of 23 March 1994 on the approximation of the laws of the Member States concerning equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres
• Ref Project: SIST EN 50177:2010/A1:2012 - Stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating powders - Safety requirements

Relations

• Amends: EN 50177:2009 - Stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating powders - Safety requirements
• Effective Date: 28-Jan-2023

Overview

EN 50177:2009/A1:2012 is a key European standard developed by the European Committee for Electrotechnical Standardization (CENELEC) focused on the safety requirements for stationary electrostatic application equipment used with ignitable coating powders. This standard addresses the electrical apparatus designed for use in potentially explosive atmospheres, specifically targeting machinery that applies flammable powder coatings through electrostatic methods.

Designed for stationary equipment, EN 50177:2009/A1:2012 ensures safe operation and minimizes risks such as ignition of explosive atmospheres created by coating powders. This amendment (A1, published in 2012) updates the original 2009 standard to align with evolving safety and technical requirements. Compliance with this standard becomes mandatory for manufacturers and operators in the European Union, helping to standardize safety measures and improve protection across industries.

Key Topics

• Safety Requirements
  The standard specifies detailed safety criteria for stationary electrostatic powder coating machines to prevent ignition hazards associated with flammable coating powders.

• Equipment Design and Construction
  EN 50177 covers design elements including electrical components, insulation, and protective measures suitable for use in explosive atmospheres classified under ICS 29.260.20.

• Operational Guidelines
  Instructions for safe use and maintenance of electrostatic coating equipment to reduce the risk of accidents or explosive events.

• Compliance and Certification
  The document provides requirements for verifying equipment conformity, essential for equipment certification and regulatory approval across European markets.

• National Standard Adoption
  National electrotechnical committees across European countries are obliged to implement this standard by July 2013 and withdraw conflicting national standards by July 2015.

Applications

EN 50177:2009/A1:2012 is crucial for industries involved in:

• Powder Coating Manufacturing
  Ensuring safe application of ignitable powder coatings through stationary electrostatic equipment.

• Automotive and Aerospace Finishing
  Providing safety protocols for paint shops and finishing lines using electrostatic powder application methods.

• Industrial Surface Treatment
  Enhancing safety in metal fabrication, machinery manufacturing, and equipment finishing processes where explosive atmospheres may be present.

• Equipment Design and Engineering
  Guiding manufacturers and designers in creating compliant electrostatic applicators aligned with European safety norms.

Related Standards

• EN 60079 Series – Standards related to electrical apparatus in explosive atmospheres, complementing EN 50177 in defining equipment requirements.

• IEC 60529 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code), relevant for the protection aspect of electrostatic equipment.

• ISO 9001 – Quality management standards supporting consistent manufacturing of electrostatic application equipment.

Practical Benefits

Adhering to EN 50177:2009/A1:2012 leads to:

• Improved Safety – Reduces the likelihood of ignition in hazardous powder coating environments, protecting personnel and facilities.

• Regulatory Compliance – Assists manufacturers and users in meeting European legal requirements for equipment safety.

• Reliability and Quality – Promotes robust equipment designs that withstand risks associated with explosive atmospheres.

• Market Access – Facilitates easier market entry and acceptance within European member countries by adhering to harmonized standards.

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For professionals in the electrostatic coating and powder coating industries, understanding and implementing EN 50177:2009/A1:2012 is essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant use of stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating powders.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
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Stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating powders - Safety
requirements
Stationäre Ausrüstung zum elektrostatischen Beschichten mit entzündbaren
Beschichtungspulvern - Sicherheitsanforderungen
Matériels stationnaires de projection électrostatique de poudres de revêtement
inflammables - Exigences de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 50177:2009/A1:2012
ICS:
29.260.20 (OHNWULþQLDSDUDWL]D Electrical apparatus for
HNVSOR]LYQDR]UDþMD explosive atmospheres
87.100 Oprema za nanašanje Paint coating equipment
premazov
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 50177/A1
NORME EUROPÉENNE
August 2012
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 87.100
English version
Stationary electrostatic application equipment for ignitable coating
powders -
Safety requirements
Matériels stationnaires de projection Stationäre Ausrüstung zum
électrostatique de poudres de revêtement elektrostatischen Beschichten mit
inflammables - entzündbaren Beschichtungspulvern -
Exigences de sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen

This amendment A1 modifies the European Standard EN 50177:2009; it was approved by CENELEC on 2012-
07-23. CENELEC members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate
the conditions for giving this amendment the status of a national standard without any alteration.

Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national standards may be obtained on
application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CENELEC member.

This amendment exists in three o
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