EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016
(Amendment)Textile machinery - Safety requirements - Part 4: Yarn processing, cordage and rope manufacturing machinery (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
General Information
- Abstract
2014-09-30: correction - Draft only available 2014-08-27 (see ISO notification in dataservice on 2014-09-30).
- Status
- Published
- Publication Date
- 14-Jun-2016
- Withdrawal Date
- 30-Dec-2016
- Technical Committee
- CEN/TC 214 - Textile machinery and allied machinery
- Drafting Committee
- CEN/TC 214/WG 1 - Safety requirements for textile machinery
- Current Stage
- 6060 - Definitive text made available (DAV) - Publishing
- Start Date
- 15-Jun-2016
- Completion Date
- 15-Jun-2016
- Directive
- Harmonized Standard2006/42/EC - Directive 2006/42/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2006 on machinery, and amending Directive 95/16/EC (recast)OJ Ref: C, C 183 OJ Date: 09-Jun-2017
Overview
The EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 standard specifies safety requirements for textile machinery focused on yarn processing, cordage, and rope manufacturing machinery. Prepared jointly by ISO and CEN under the Vienna Agreement, this amendment enhances existing provisions with updated safety protocols and references, ensuring alignment with international safety principles for textile equipment.
This standard is particularly relevant to manufacturers, designers, and users of textile machinery operating within Europe and globally. It complements other standards that address noise emission and risk assessment, consolidating a comprehensive safety framework.
Key Topics
Safety Requirements for Yarn and Rope Machinery
The standard defines detailed safety measures tailored specifically to machines involved in yarn processing and cordage/rope production. These focus on hazard identification, risk reduction, and emergency controls.Updated Technical References
Amendment 2 revises references to the foundational ISO 12100 on risk assessment and design principles, ensuring harmonization with the most current guidelines. It replaces earlier dated standards for better clarity and applicability.Emergency Stop Devices
Requirements include the positioning of emergency stop pushbuttons, specifying that at least one such device must be located on each end of the machinery for rapid access in emergencies.Machine Types Covered
The scope incorporates a variety of equipment such as tracked or horn gear machines and rotary-type braiding machines, including both solid and spiral braid configurations, reflecting industry diversity.Noise Emission Measures
This standard is complemented by related type C standards such as ISO 9902 (parts 1 and 4) and ISO/DIS 23771, which cover noise measurement and reduction strategies important for protecting workers’ hearing and complying with environmental regulations.
Applications
Textile Manufacturing Facilities
Organizations producing yarns, cords, and ropes can implement this standard to ensure their machinery meets rigorous safety norms, reducing downtime due to accidents and boosting worker confidence.Machinery Design and Engineering
Designers can use the guidance to develop safer equipment incorporating necessary safeguards, emergency controls, and ergonomic considerations that comply with international and European safety directives.Compliance and Regulatory Adherence
The standard aligns with the EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive), granting a presumption of conformity for textile machinery that meet its requirements, facilitating market access within the European Economic Area.Noise Control in Textile Machinery
Manufacturers looking to minimize the noise footprint of yarn and rope processing equipment benefit from the connection to complementary noise reduction standards, ensuring comprehensive health and safety management.
Related Standards
ISO 12100 – Safety of Machinery
Provides the general principles for design, risk assessment, and risk reduction, forming the foundation for all safety standards in machinery.ISO 11111-1 and ISO 11111-2 – Textile Machinery Safety Parts 1 & 2
These parts address safety requirements for other categories of textile machines, providing a complete safety system when used alongside Part 4.ISO 9902 (Parts 1 and 4)
Focused on noise emission measurement from machinery, critical for compliance with workplace safety regulations.ISO/DIS 23771 – Noise Reduction
Offers practical methods for reducing noise emissions from textile machinery.EU Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive)
Governs machine safety compliance in the EU, to which this standard contributes conformity presumption.
Adopting EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 ensures that yarn processing and rope manufacturing machinery meet stringent international safety and regulatory requirements. This supports sustainable manufacturing practices, workplace safety, and compliance with evolving industry standards worldwide.
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- Effective Date
- 12-Feb-2026
- Effective Date
- 18-Dec-2013
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Frequently Asked Questions
EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 is a amendment published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Textile machinery - Safety requirements - Part 4: Yarn processing, cordage and rope manufacturing machinery (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)". This standard covers: 2014-09-30: correction - Draft only available 2014-08-27 (see ISO notification in dataservice on 2014-09-30).
2014-09-30: correction - Draft only available 2014-08-27 (see ISO notification in dataservice on 2014-09-30).
EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 59.120.10 - Spinning, twisting and texturing machines; 59.120.20 - Winding machines and equipment; 59.120.99 - Other textile machinery. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016, EN ISO 11111-4:2005. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.
EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2006/42/EC; Standardization Mandates: M/396. 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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Standards Content (Sample)
SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-januar-2017
Tekstilni stroji - Varnostne zahteve - 4. del: Stroji za predelavo preje in stroji za
proizvodnjo sukanca in vlaken/niti - Dopolnilo A2 (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
Textile machinery - Safety requirements - Part 4: Yarn processing, cordage and rope
manufacturing machinery - Amendment 2 (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
Textilmaschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 4: Garnverarbeitungs-, Seilereiwaren-
und Seilereimaschinen - Änderung 2 (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
Matériel pour l'industrie textile - Exigences de sécurité - Partie 4: Machines de
transformation du fil et machines de production de cordages et d'articles de corderie -
Amendement 2 (ISO 11111-4:2005/FDAM 2:2016)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016
ICS:
59.120.99 Drugi tekstilni stroji Other textile machinery
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.
EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2
EUROPEAN STANDARD
NORME EUROPÉENNE
June 2016
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
ICS 59.120.10; 59.120.20
English Version
Textile machinery - Safety requirements - Part 4: Yarn
processing, cordage and rope manufacturing machinery
(ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
Matériel pour l'industrie textile - Exigences de sécurité Textilmaschinen - Sicherheitsanforderungen - Teil 4:
- Partie 4: Machines de transformation du fil et Garnverarbeitungs-, Seilereiwaren- und
machines de production de cordages et d'articles de Seilereimaschinen (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
corderie (ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016)
This amendment A2 modifies the European Standard EN ISO 11111-4:2005; it was approved by CEN on 5 May 2016.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for inclusion of
this amendment into the relevant national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references
concerning such national standards may be obtained on application to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre or to any CEN
member.
This amendment exists in three official versions (English, French, German). A version in any other language made by translation
under the responsibility of a CEN member into its own language and notified to the CEN-CENELEC Management Centre has the
same status as the official versions.
CEN members are the national standards bodies of Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia,
Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and
United Kingdom.
EUROPEAN COMMITTEE FOR STANDARDIZATION
COMITÉ EUROPÉEN DE NORMALISATION
EUROPÄISCHES KOMITEE FÜR NORMUNG
CEN-CENELEC Management Centre: Avenue Marnix 17, B-1000 Brussels
© 2016 CEN All rights of exploitation in any form and by any means reserved Ref. No. EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016 E
worldwide for CEN national Members.
Contents Page
European foreword . 3
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered . 4
European foreword
This document (EN ISO 11111-4:2005/A2:2016) has been prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 72
“Textile machinery and accessories” in collaboration with Technical Committee CEN/TC 214 “Textile
machinery and accessories” the secretariat of which is held by SNV.
This Amendment to the European Standard EN ISO 11111-4:2005 shall be given the status of a national
standard, either by publication of an identical text or by endorsement, at the latest by December 2016,
and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn at the latest by December 2016.
Attention is drawn to the possibility that some of the elements of this document may be the subject of
patent rights. CEN [and/or CENELEC] shall not be held responsible for identifying any or all such patent
rights.
This document has been prepared under a mandate given to CEN by the European Commission and the
European Free Trade Association, and supports essential requirements of EU Directive(s).
For relationship with EU Directive(s), see informative Annex ZA, which is an integral part of this
document.
According to the CEN-CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the
following countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria,
Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia,
France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Turkey and the United Kingdom.
Endorsement notice
The text of ISO 11111-4:2005/Amd 2:2016 has been approved by CEN as
Annex ZA
(informative)
Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC aimed to be covered
This European Standard has been prepared under a Commission’s standardization request M/396
(Machinery) to provide a means of conforming to essential requirements of the New Approach Directive
2006/42/EC on machinery.
Once this standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union under that Directive,
compliance with the normative clauses of this standard given in Table ZA.1 confers, within the limits of
the scope of this standard, a presumption of conformity with the corresponding essential requirements
of that Directive and associated EFTA regulations.
Table ZA.1 — Correspondence between this European Standard and
Annex I of Directive 2006/42/EC
Essential Requirements of Cla
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