SIST EN 746-4:2000

Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 4: Particular safety requirements for hot dip galvanising thermoprocessing equipment

This part of EN 746 gives the specific hazards and safety requirements that shall be provided by the manufacturer for Hot Dip Industrial Batch and the Bath of Continuous Galvanising Thermoprocessing Equipment, whether it is used as an independent unit or an integrated part of a plant. This part of EN 746 does not cover the handling, storage, transport, disposal, transfer or regeneration of the zinc and the processed material outside the limits of the equipment. This part of EN 746 does not deal with the risks arising from any component handling equipment for the dip process or for the associated protective measures

Industrielle Thermoprozeßanlagen - Teil 4: Besondere Sicherheitsanforderungen an Feuerverzinkungsanlagen

In diesem Teil der EN 746 werden die besonderen Gefährdungen aufgezählt und die Sicherheitsanforderungen festgelegt, die der Hersteller von diskonti- nuierlichen und dem Bad kontinuierlicher Feuerverzinkungsanlagen erfüllen muß, und zwar unabhängig davon, ob die Anlage eine selbständige Einheit darstellt oder Bestandteil einer umfassenderen Anlage ist. Dieser Teil der EN 746 behandelt nicht die Risiken, die von Handhabungseinrichtungen für Bauteile für den Tauchvorgang oder für damit verbundene Sicherheits- maßnahmen ausgehen.

Equipements thermiques industriels - Partie 4: Prescriptions particulieres de sécurité pour les équipements thermiques de galvanisation a chaud

Cette partie de l'EN 746 traite des phénomènes dangereux spécifiques et des exigences de sécurité qui doivent être fournies par le fabricant d'équipements thermiques industriels de galvanisation à chauds, par charge ou en continu, qu' ils soient utilisés comme matériels indépendants ou comme éléments intégrés à u une installation. La présente partie de l'EN 746 ne traite pas des risques dus à tout équipement de manutention des pièces pour le procédé par immersion ou pour les mesures de protection associées.

Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 4: Particular safety requirements for hot dip galvanising thermoprocessing equipment

General Information

• Status: Published
• Publication Date: 31-Mar-2000
• ICS: 25.180.01 - Industrial furnaces in general
• Technical Committee: SS SPL - Technical Board for the general field
• Current Stage: 6060 - National Implementation/Publication (Adopted Project)
• Start Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Due Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Completion Date: 01-Apr-2000
• Directive: 98/37/EC - Machinery
• Mandate: M/BC/CEN/88/13 - Standardization request to CEN/CENELEC relating to machinery
• Ref Project: EN 746-4:2000 - Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 4: Particular safety requirements for hot dip galvanising thermoprocessing equipment

Overview

EN 746-4:2000 (CEN) specifies particular safety requirements for hot dip galvanising thermoprocessing equipment used in industrial furnaces. This part of the EN 746 series covers the specific hazards and safety measures that the manufacturer must provide for both industrial batch hot-dip galvanising units and the baths of continuous galvanising lines, whether supplied as independent equipment or as integrated plant components. The standard focuses on safety of the thermoprocessing equipment itself and explicitly excludes handling, storage, transport, disposal, transfer or regeneration of zinc and processed materials outside the equipment limits, and does not address risks from separate component handling equipment or their protective measures.

Key Topics

The standard addresses manufacturer responsibilities and defines safety-related aspects for hot dip galvanising equipment. Key topics typically emphasized include:

• Identification of specific hazards related to hot dip galvanising equipment (for example: high temperatures, molten zinc contact, fumes and thermal risks).
• Design and construction safety requirements that manufacturers must integrate into batch and continuous galvanising baths.
• Control and protective measures to reduce operator risk and prevent equipment-related incidents.
• Information and documentation that manufacturers must supply (e.g., installation, operation and maintenance guidance, safety data).
• Scope and exclusions, clarifying that external zinc handling, storage, transport and disposal are outside the standard’s remit.

(EN 746-4:2000 provides the framework; consult the full standard for precise technical clauses and mandatory requirements.)

Applications

This CEN standard is directly applicable to:

• Manufacturers and suppliers of hot dip galvanising furnaces and baths (batch and continuous).
• Plant designers and integrators incorporating galvanising thermoprocessing equipment into production lines.
• Safety engineers, compliance officers, and procurement teams assessing equipment for industrial galvanising plants.
• Maintenance and operations teams seeking manufacturer-supplied safety documentation and procedures.

Using EN 746-4 helps ensure that galvanising equipment meets recognized safety requirements, reduces plant risk, and supports compliance with broader machinery and workplace safety regulations.

Related Standards

• Other parts of the EN 746 series (general requirements for industrial thermoprocessing equipment).
• National and international machinery safety standards and workplace health & safety regulations relevant to thermal processing and metal finishing.

Keywords: EN 746-4:2000, hot dip galvanising, industrial thermoprocessing equipment, safety requirements, CEN standard, galvanising baths, batch and continuous galvanising.

Standards Content (Sample)

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-april-2000
Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 4: Particular safety requirements for
hot dip galvanising thermoprocessing equipment
Industrial thermoprocessing equipment - Part 4: Particular safety requirements for hot dip
galvanising thermoprocessing equipment
Industrielle Thermoprozeßanlagen - Teil 4: Besondere Sicherheitsanforderungen an
Feuerverzinkungsanlagen
Equipements thermiq
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