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Clearing the Confusion on Machine Standards Applications

A single primary machine standard can involve several additional standards, so it is important to know what to follow for a given machine project.

Standards applications should involve management, a combination of mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians, and sales.
Standards applications should involve management, a combination of mechanical and electrical engineers, technicians, and sales.
PMMI Business Intelligence: 2023 The Impact of Global and Local Standards on OEMs & Suppliers

For the uninitiated, machine standards can seem like a tangled web of red tape, but machine manufacturers need to untangle this web to ensure safety and compliance.

The decision about which regulations and standards apply to new machines rests solely with the machinery supplier and the component supplier, according to PMMI Business Intelligence’s 2023 report, “The Impact of Global and Local Standards on OEMs and Suppliers.”

Starting points in determining which regulations and standards apply to a project include the requirements of the customer and the destination of the machine.

Machines going to E.U. locations fall under ISO 12100:2010 Safety of Machinery—General Principles for Design—Risk Assessment and Risk Reduction. It’s important to note that the American National Standards Institute’s ANSI B155.1 Safety Requirements for Packaging and Processing Machinery is broader in scope than ISO 12100.

Therefore, the ANSI standard is recommended for equipment destined for E.U. as well as U.S. destinations. From there, a careful reading of the standard will help determine what requirements must be met. 

These foundational standards also provide references to other standards that may impose additional requirements. Proper research and compliance depend on access to a library of standards.

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