EN 12547:1999

EN 12547:1999 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Centrifuges - Common safety requirements". This standard covers: 1.1 This European Standard applies to centrifuges aiming at separation of liquid/liquid/solid/solid or at least two of these substances. It gives requirements to minimise the risks caused by the hazards specified in 1.2. The Standard deals with the significant hazards associated with the operation of centrifuges. 1.2 The Standard gives requirements for minimising the risks caused by the following hazards: - mechanical hazards common to all types of centrifuges, except those specified in 1.3; - ergonomical hazards; - electrical hazards. The standard also covers requirements for noise measurements. 1.3 Types of centrifuges and hazards excluded 1.3.1 Types of centrifuges excluded: - centrifuges with a kinetic energy of rotation less than 200 Joule; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers for domestic use; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers as laboratory centrifuges according to EN 61010-2-020, including Amendment 1; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers for forming, i.e. centrifugal hot metal casting machines. 1.3.2 Hazards excluded: - thermal hazards; - hazards specific to processing radioactive products; - hazards specific to microbiological processing - including viral and parasitic hazards; - hazards from processing corrosive and/or erosive materials; - hazards from processes involving flammable or explosive substances; - hazards caused by leakage of hazardous substances; - hazards caused by unsuitable hygienic design for applications involving food products; - other application specific hazards which must be dealt with, either according to application specific standards (e.g. prEN 12505), or EN 292. 1.4 This standard applies to centrifuges which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.

1.1 This European Standard applies to centrifuges aiming at separation of liquid/liquid/solid/solid or at least two of these substances. It gives requirements to minimise the risks caused by the hazards specified in 1.2. The Standard deals with the significant hazards associated with the operation of centrifuges. 1.2 The Standard gives requirements for minimising the risks caused by the following hazards: - mechanical hazards common to all types of centrifuges, except those specified in 1.3; - ergonomical hazards; - electrical hazards. The standard also covers requirements for noise measurements. 1.3 Types of centrifuges and hazards excluded 1.3.1 Types of centrifuges excluded: - centrifuges with a kinetic energy of rotation less than 200 Joule; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers for domestic use; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers as laboratory centrifuges according to EN 61010-2-020, including Amendment 1; - centrifuges designated by their manufacturers for forming, i.e. centrifugal hot metal casting machines. 1.3.2 Hazards excluded: - thermal hazards; - hazards specific to processing radioactive products; - hazards specific to microbiological processing - including viral and parasitic hazards; - hazards from processing corrosive and/or erosive materials; - hazards from processes involving flammable or explosive substances; - hazards caused by leakage of hazardous substances; - hazards caused by unsuitable hygienic design for applications involving food products; - other application specific hazards which must be dealt with, either according to application specific standards (e.g. prEN 12505), or EN 292. 1.4 This standard applies to centrifuges which are manufactured after the date of issue of this standard.

EN 12547:1999 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 71.120.99 - Other equipment for the chemical industry. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

EN 12547:1999 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN 12547:1999+A1:2009, CEN/TR 17603-32-07:2022. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

EN 12547:1999 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 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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