Directives Safety edges are governed by the European Directive on machine safety. In addtion they must also meet the requirements pursuant to the EC Directives on electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and low-voltage installations. The manufacturer of the products confirms, in the Declaration of Conformity, that their products comply with the requirements imposed by these Directives. In the case of some machinery and safety components which are defined in Annex IV to the Directive, conformity cannot be certified by the manufacturer alone, but must be undertaken by a duly authorized test institute. Safety edges are one of the products defined in this Annex. Their conformity must therefore be tested and certified by the employers' liability insurance association (BG) or the Technical Control Board (TÜV).
Relevant standards Harmonized standards apply in all countries of the European Union and EFTA. They are drawn up at a European level by the standardization institutions CEN and CENELEC. Compliance with the standards is not mandatory, but machines and accessories which are designed and built or produced in accordance with the standards are most likely to comply with the directives.
A / B / C standards The harmonized standards are subdivided into three groups: "A-standards" deal with aspects affecting all types of machines. "B-standards" relate firstly to safety products and secondly to the safety-related aspects of mechanical engineering. "C-standards" are product standards governing a specific type of machine. Conformity with the relevant Directives is as-sured if products are designed and built in accordance with the applicable product standards. If C-standards are not available for a particular application, the relevant A and B standards must be observed.
Safety edges and standards The requirements to be met by safety edges are set out in the harmonized standard DIN EN 1760-2. This is a B-standard and therefore serves as the basis for development of the safety edges produced by FRABA VITECTOR. C-standards are also available for some products, such as for those used in doors and gates.
