EN 692:1996

EN 692:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Mechanical presses - Safety". This standard covers: 1.1 This standard specifies technical safety requirements and measures to be adopted by persons undertaking the design (as defined in 3.11 of EN 292-1:1991), manufacture and supply of mechanical presses which are intended to work cold metal or material partly of cold metal. 1.2 This standard also covers presses, whose primary intended use is to work cold metal, which are to be used in the same way to work other materials (such as cardboard, plastics, rubber or leather), and metal powder. 1.3 The requirements in this standard take account of intended use, as defined in 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991. This standard presumes access to the press from all directions, deals with the hazards described in clause 4, and specifies the safety measures for both the operator and other exposed persons. 1.4 This standard also applies to ancillary devices which are an integral part of the press. For the safeguarding of integrated manufacturing systems using presses, see also ISO 11161. 1.5 This standards does not cover machines whose principal designated purpose is: a) sheet metal cutting by guillotine; b) attaching a fastener, e.g. riveting, stapling or stitching; c) bending or folding; d) straightening; e) turret punch pressing; f) extruding; g) drop forging or drop stamping; h) compaction of metal powder; i) single purpose punching machines designed exclusively for profiles, e.g. for the construction industry. 1.6 This standard applies to machines built after its date of issue.

1.1 This standard specifies technical safety requirements and measures to be adopted by persons undertaking the design (as defined in 3.11 of EN 292-1:1991), manufacture and supply of mechanical presses which are intended to work cold metal or material partly of cold metal. 1.2 This standard also covers presses, whose primary intended use is to work cold metal, which are to be used in the same way to work other materials (such as cardboard, plastics, rubber or leather), and metal powder. 1.3 The requirements in this standard take account of intended use, as defined in 3.12 of EN 292-1:1991. This standard presumes access to the press from all directions, deals with the hazards described in clause 4, and specifies the safety measures for both the operator and other exposed persons. 1.4 This standard also applies to ancillary devices which are an integral part of the press. For the safeguarding of integrated manufacturing systems using presses, see also ISO 11161. 1.5 This standards does not cover machines whose principal designated purpose is: a) sheet metal cutting by guillotine; b) attaching a fastener, e.g. riveting, stapling or stitching; c) bending or folding; d) straightening; e) turret punch pressing; f) extruding; g) drop forging or drop stamping; h) compaction of metal powder; i) single purpose punching machines designed exclusively for profiles, e.g. for the construction industry. 1.6 This standard applies to machines built after its date of issue.

EN 692:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 25.120.10 - Forging equipment. Presses. Shears. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 692:1996 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 692:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 692:1996 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 89/392/EEC, 98/37/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/079. 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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