EN 201:1997

EN 201:1997 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Rubber and plastics machines - Injection moulding machines - Safety requirements". This standard covers: This standard specifies the essential safety requirements for injection moulding machines for the processing of plastics and/or rubber. All hazards listed in clause 4 are covered by this standard. The following machines are excluded: - machines on which the clamping unit can only be operated by the physical force of the operator; - machines for reaction injection moulding (RIM, see prEN 1612-1 and prEN 1612-2); - compression and transfer moulding machines (see EN 289); - direct on sole injection moulding machines and full boot injection moulding machines (Wellington type boots with textile inserts) (see prEN 1845). The safety requirements for the interaction between injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment are specified. The safety requirements for the ancillary equipment itself are not specified. This standard does not cover requirements for the design of an exhaust system. This standard applies to injection moulding machines manufactured after the date of issue of the standard.

This standard specifies the essential safety requirements for injection moulding machines for the processing of plastics and/or rubber. All hazards listed in clause 4 are covered by this standard. The following machines are excluded: - machines on which the clamping unit can only be operated by the physical force of the operator; - machines for reaction injection moulding (RIM, see prEN 1612-1 and prEN 1612-2); - compression and transfer moulding machines (see EN 289); - direct on sole injection moulding machines and full boot injection moulding machines (Wellington type boots with textile inserts) (see prEN 1845). The safety requirements for the interaction between injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment are specified. The safety requirements for the ancillary equipment itself are not specified. This standard does not cover requirements for the design of an exhaust system. This standard applies to injection moulding machines manufactured after the date of issue of the standard.

EN 201:1997 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 83.200 - Equipment for the rubber and plastics industries. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 201:1997 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 201:2009, EN 201:1997/A2:2005, EN 201:1997/A1:2000. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 201:1997 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/392/EEC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/BC/CEN/88/13. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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