SIST EN 12044:2005

SLOVENSKI STANDARD
SIST EN 12044:2005
01-december-2005
Footwear, leather and imitation leather goods manufacturing machines - Cutting
and punching machines - Safety requirements
Footwear, leather and imitation leather goods manufacturing machines - Cutting and
punching machines - Safety requirements
Maschinen zur Herstellung von Schuhen, Leder- und Kunstlederwaren - Stanzmaschinen
- Sicherheitsanforderungen
Machines de fabrication de chaussures et articles en cuir et en matériaux similaires -
Machines de coupe et de poinconnage - Prescriptions de sécurité
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: EN 12044:2005
ICS:
59.140.40 Stroji in oprema za Machines and equipment for
proizvodnjo usnja in krzna leather and fur production
61.060 Obuvala Footwear
SIST EN 12044:2005 en
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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EUROPEAN STANDARD
EN 12044
NORME EUROPÉENNE
EUROPÄISCHE NORM
August 2005
ICS 59.140.40; 61.060

English Version
Footwear, leather and imitation leather goods manufacturing
machines - Cutting and punching machines - Safety
requirements
Machines de fabrication de chaussures et articles en cuir et Maschinen zur Herstellung von Schuhen, Leder- und
en matériaux similaires - Machines de coupe et de Kunstlederwaren - Stanzmacschinen -
poinconnage - Prescriptions de sécurité Sicherheitsanforderungen
This European Standard was approved by CEN on 17 June 2005.
CEN members are bound to comply with the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations which stipulate the conditions for giving this European
Standard the status of a national standard without any alteration. Up-to-date lists and bibliographical references concerning such national
standards may be obtained on application to the Central Secretariat or to any CEN member.
This European Standard 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 Central Secretariat has the same status as the official
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Contents
Page
Foreword .3
1 Scope .5
2 Normative references .6
3 Terms and definitions.7
4 List of significant hazards.9
5 Safety requirements and/or measures .25
5.1 General .25
5.2 Common requirements for all cutting and punching machines.25
5.2.1 Mechanical Equipment .25
5.2.2 Electrical equipment.26
5.2.3 Noise reduction.26
5.2.4 High pressure fluid .27
5.2.5 Control systems.27
5.2.6 Emergency stop equipment .28
5.2.7 Ergonomics .28
5.2.8 Danger signals .29
5.3 Requirements for specific machines.29
5.3.1 Manual swing arm cutting press.29
5.3.2 Powered swing arm cutting press .29
5.3.3 Travelling head cutting press .30
5.3.4 Beam cutting press.33
5.3.5 Beam cutting press with receding head.35
5.3.6 Beam cutting press with manual tray feeder .36
5.3.7 Beam cutting press with articulated die carrier not attached to the beam.37
5.3.8 Punching and perforating cutting press with manual or powered tray feeder.37
5.3.9 C-Frame cutting press .38

5.3.10 Automatic Press.38
6 Verification of the safety requirements and/or measures.39
7 Information for use .49
7.1 Instructions for use - Instruction Handbook.49
7.2 Information concerning airborne noise and vibration emissions .50
7.2.1 Noise .50
7.2.2 Vibrations (for hand guided machines only).50
7.3 Marking .50
Annex A (normative) Interlocking devices associated with guards.52
Annex B (normative) Hold-to-run control devices.56
Annex C (normative) Mechanical trip device with one position sensor .57
Annex D (normative) Well tried components and principles: category 1 of EN 954-1:1996 .58
Annex E (normative)  Verification of one hand control up to a maximum stroke of 8 mm .59
Annex F (normative) Noise Test Code .60
Annex ZA (informative) Relationship between this European Standard and the Essential
Requirements of EU Directive 98/37/EC .67
Bibliography.68
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Foreword
This European Standard (EN 12044:2005) has been prepared by Technical Committee CEN/TC 201 “Leather
and imitation leather goods and footwear manufacturing machinery - Safety”, the secretariat of which is held
by UNI.
This European Standard shall be given the status of a national standard, either by publication of an identical
text or by endorsement, at the latest by February 2006, and conflicting national standards shall be withdrawn
at the latest by February 2006.
This European Standard 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 European
Standard.
According to the CEN/CENELEC Internal Regulations, the national standards organizations of the following
countries are bound to implement this European Standard: Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Czech Republic,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania,
Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland
and United Kingdom.

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0 Introduction
This European Standard is a type C standard as stated in EN ISO 12100-1.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations and events are covered are
indicated in the scope of this European Standard.
When provisions of this type C standard are different from those which are stated in type A or B standards, the
provisions of this type C standard take precedence over the provisions of the other standards, for machines
that have been designed and built according to the provisions of this type C standard.
This European Standard contains safety requirements for cutting and punching machines. It is aimed at
designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers.
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1 Scope
1.1 This European Standard specifies safety requirements for design and operation of the machines
defined in 1.2.
It takes account of intended use, foreseeable misuse, component and system failure.
1.2 This European Standard applies for cutting and punching machines used in the manufacture of
footwear, leather and imitation leather goods and other related components. This European Standard applies
to the following cutting and punching machines:
 swing arm cutting presses with manual or powered swing arm;
 manual and automatic travelling head cutting presses with powered travelling head;
 manual and automatic beam cutting presses;
 punching and perforating presses;
 C-frame cutting presses.
1.3 This European Standard is not applicable to:
 mechanical presses;
 presses intended for working cold metal;
 fastening, riveting, stitching, stapling, bending or folding machines;
 guillotines, shears and similar machines;
 shoe and leather presses as described in EN 12203.
1.4 This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events relevant to
the footwear, leather and imitation leather goods manufacturing machinery, when it is used as intended and
under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer (see Clause 4) and is intended for operation in applications
by trained persons.
1.5 This European Standard deals with material feeding and handling devices, when attached to the
machine.
1.6 This European Standard is not applicable to the machines which are manufactured before the date of
publication of this European Standard by CEN.
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2 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this European Standard. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of the referenced
document (including any amendments) applies.
EN 294:1992, Safety of machinery – Safety distance to prevent danger zones being reached by the upper
limbs
EN 349:1993, Safety of machinery – Minimum gaps to avoid crushing of parts of the human body
EN 418:1992, Safety of machinery – Emergency stop equipment, functional aspects – Principles for design
EN 547-1:1996, Safety of machinery – Human body measurements – Part 1: Principles for determining the
dimensions required for openings for whole body access into machinery
EN 547-2:1996, Safety of machinery – Human body measurements – Part 2: Principles for determining the
dimensions required for access openings
EN 574:1996, Safety of machinery – Two-hand controls devices – Functional aspects – Principles for design
EN 894-1:1997, Safety of machinery – Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators – Part 1: General principles for human interactions with displays and control actuators
EN 894-2:1997, Safety of machinery – Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators – Part 2: Displays
EN 894-3:2000, Safety of machinery – Ergonomics requirements for the design of displays and control
actuators –- Part 3: Control actuators
EN 953:1997, Safety of machinery – Guards – General requirements for the design and construction of fixed
and movable guards
EN 954-1:1996, Safety of machinery – Safety-related parts of control systems – Part 1: General principles for
design
EN 981:1996, Safety of machinery – System of auditory and visual danger and information signals
EN 982:1996, Safety of machinery – Safety requirements for fluid power systems and their components –
Hydraulics
EN 983:1996, Safety of machinery – Safety requirements for fluid power systems and their components –
Pneumatics

EN 999:1998, Safety of machinery – The positioning of protective equipment in respect of approach speeds of
parts of the human body

EN 1005-3:2002, Safety of machinery – Human physical performance – Part 3: Recommended force limits for
machinery operation
EN 1088:1995, Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and
selection
EN 1837:1999 Safety of machinery – Integral lighting of machines
EN ISO 11688-1:1998, Acoustics - Recommended practice for the design of low-noise machinery and
equipment – Part 1: Planning (ISO/TR 11688-1:1995)
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EN ISO 12100-1:2003, Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design – Part 1: Basic
terminology, methodology (ISO 12100-1:2003).
EN ISO 12100-2:2003, Safety of machinery – Basic concepts, general principles for design - Part 2: Technical
principles (ISO 12100-2:2003).

EN 12545:2000, Footwear, leather and imitation leather goods manufacturing machines – Noise test code –
Common requirements
EN ISO 14122-2:2001, Safety of machinery – Permanent means of access to machinery – Part 2: Working
platforms and walkways (ISO 14122-2:2001)
EN 60204-1:1997, Safety of machinery – Electrical equipment of machines – Part 1: General requirements
(IEC 60204-1:1997
EN 60529:1991, Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP code) (IEC 60529:1989)
EN 60947-4-1, Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear – Part 4-1: Contactors and motor-starters -
Electromechanical contactors and motor-starters (IEC 60947-4-1:2000)
EN 60947-5-1: Low-voltage switchgear and controlgear - Part 5-1: Control circuit devices and switching
elements; Electro-mechanical control circuit devices (IEC 60947-5-1:2003
EN 61496-1:2004, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 1: General
requirements and tests (IEC 61496-1:2004, modified)
prEN 61496-2:2004, Safety of machinery – Electro-sensitive protective equipment – Part 2: Particular
requirements of equipment using active opto-electronic protective devices (AOPDs)
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this European Standard, the terms and definitions given in EN ISO 12100-1:2003 apply.
Additional definitions specifically needed for this European Standard are added below.
3.1
automatic cutting press
machine where the tool repeats continuously or intermittently all functions without manual intervention
between each cycle (see also Figures 11 and 12)
3.2
beam cutting press
machine in which the striking surface is attached to the beam which moves vertically and is supported at
either end (see also Figure 5)
NOTE In this type of machine the striking surface and the cutting surface are of approximately equal surface area.
3.3
beam cutting press with articulated die carrier not attached to the beam
beam cutting press equipped with an all-round movable cutting die support arm as well as a pivoted die
support with centering and clamping device for chucking single cavity cutting dies (see also Figure 8)
3.4
beam cutting press with receding head
beam cutting press where the beam at the top of its stroke is also capable of horizontal movement in order to
clear the cutting surface (see also Figure 6)
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3.5
c-frame cutting press
machine having a striking surface and a cutting surface contained within a 'C' frame, which is capable of
vertical powered movement only (see also Figure 10)
3.6
cutting pad
machine part which provides the surface on which cutting takes place
3.7
cutting press
machine designed to transmit energy to a cutting tool for the purpose of cutting or punching material. When
the machine can execute a cycle of consecutive cuts without the need for additional operator commands, it is

defined as an "automatic cutting press"
3.8
cutting surface
total area available against which the tool can act when cutting
3.9
cutting tool
tool consisting of a blade or a die with one or two edges pre-shaped or a punch through which the press
transmits energy for cutting
3.10
feed system
equipment which can be part of a machine and which mechanically assists the presentation of material to be
cut at the press working area (see 3.13). This can include:
 tray feeder (a powered or manually operated table used as a cutting surface in a beam or punching
press) See 3.22;
 power driven feed rollers - usually on the feed side;
 reciprocating clamping arrangements, for example: the gripper system.
3.11
material support area
flat surface outside the cutting area where the material is supported to be visually inspected to let the operator
optimise the cut position
3.12
press head
part of the machine carrying the striking element, or moving directly vertically during the cutting, carrying the
striking surface
3.13
press working area
zone of a machine between the striking surface and material supporting area, including the cutting tool, where
the cutting and punching operations take place
3.14
punching and perforating press
machine in which the striking surface, supported under a stationary cutting surface by a ring frame, is capable
of vertical powered movement only (see also Figure 9)
NOTE The striking surface and the cutting surface are of approximately equal surface area.
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3.15
recurring access
access between striking plate and cutting pad between each normal working cycle
3.17
striking element
part of the press head in motion during cutting or punching
3.18
striking element return
return of the striking element to its rest position
3.19
striking surface
part of the press head in contact with the tool during cutting
3.20
swing arm cutting press
machine having a stationary lower cutting surface corresponding to the total available working area and an
arm, containing the moving striking surface, able to swing in an arc horizontally over the cutting surface
This includes two possible versions, namely:
 manual swing arm (see also Figure 2);
 powered swing arm (see also Figure 3).
3.21
travelling head cutting press
machine having a stationary lower cutting surface corresponding to the total available working area and a
smaller upper striking surface, mounted on a movable head, able to move horizontally across the cutting table
(see also Figure 4)
3.22
tray feeder
movable table used as a cutting surface in a beam or punching press (see also Figure 7)
3.23
working cycle
all the machine movements needed to make a single cut or punch
4 List of significant hazards
4.1 This clause contains all the significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, as far as they are
dealt with in this European Standard, identified by risk assessment as significant for this type of machinery
and which require action to eliminate or reduce the risk.
The significant hazards of cutting and punching machines are outlined in 4.3 to 4.8.
4.2 The danger zones that may lead to mechanical hazards are illustrated in Figures 2 to 13. The lay-out of
the machine is informative only. The list of significant hazards is based upon EN 1050. Before using this
European Standard it is important to carry out a risk assessment of shoe repair machines to check that its
significant hazards are identified in this clause.
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Table 1 — List of significant hazards
Danger zone Source of hazard Type of hazard Machine with hazard; see
Figure
4.3 Mechanical hazards
4.3.1 The zone between The closing stroke of the Crushing 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
striking and cutting striking surface onto the 13
surface (marked T in cutting surface
figures)
4.3.2 The zone of press The moving press head Impact 3, 4, 6, 11, 12
head movements
Drawing-in and 3, 4
(marked S1 in figures)
trapping
and the clearance
between head and
Crushing 3, 4, 11, 12
side frame (marked S2
in figures)
Abrasion 2, 3, 4
4.3.3 The zone of press The falling die Impact 6
head movement
(marked S1 in figures)
4.3.4 The zone between The closing movement of: Cutting or severing 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
striking surface or - the striking surface onto the 13
cutting surface and tool
Crushing 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 10
tool (marked L in or
figures) - the tool onto the cutting
Shearing 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12,
surface
13
4.3.5 The drawing-in zone Transmission machinery and Entanglement 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 13
for rotating and feeding systems Drawing-in and
pinching parts trapping
Crushing
4.4 Electrical hazard
Electrical contact, direct or indirect caused by:
- Component failure
Electric shock, burns
- Insulation failure
- Incorrect design, installation or component
specification of electrical equipment
4.5 Noise
Noise generated by:
- action of the tool on the material or component
Hearing loss,
being worked
interference with
speech
- hydraulic unit

communication and
- pneumatic exhausts
acoustic signals,
physiological disorders
- press head movements





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Table 1 — List of significant hazards (continued)

Danger zone Source of hazard Type of hazard Machine with hazard; see
Figure
4.6 Functional disorder
Fault in energy supply (irregularity, failure, unexpected Hazards generated by
reconnection) inadvertent movement
and/or process start
up
Failure of control system (malfunction of safety All possible hazards
devices and machine controls) generated by
unexpected
dangerous movement
(unexpected start or
closing movement)
Errors of fitting Unexpected
dangerous movement
4.7
High pressure fluid
High pressure fluid ejection or ejection of a burst Burns and injury from
component part due to failure of hydraulic unit (broken hot oil or tubing in
hoses, fittings and tubes) pressure
4.8 Neglecting ergonomic principles
Excessive efforts during loading/unloading Musculo-skeletal
injury/repetitive strain
injury
Incompatibility of machine design (in the working area) Musculo-skeletal
with human anatomy injury/repetitive strain
injury
Bad working posture Fatigue
Poor control, lay-out and graphics Fatigue (psychological
stress)
Poor lighting Fatigue of eyes











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Key
1 control unit
2 swing arm
3 cutting surface
4 striking surface
Figure 1 — Swing arm cutting press







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Key
a) TOP VIEW
b) SIDE VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 swing arm
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
zone L
zone S1
zone T
Figure 2 — Danger zones for manual arm cutting press



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Key
a) TOP VIEW
b) SIDE VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 powered swing arm
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 reference point A
7 reference point B
8 electrosensitive protective device
zone L
zone S1 S2
zone T
Figure 3 — Danger zones for powered swing arm cutting press

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Key
a) FRONT VIEW
b) SIDE VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 press head
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 electrosensitive protective device
7 feeding system
zone L
zone S1 S2
zone T
Figure 4 — Danger zone for travelling head cutting press

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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 press head (beam)
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 electrosensitive protective device
7 feeding system
zone L
zone T
Figure 5 — Danger zone for normal beam cutting press



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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 press head (receding beam)
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 electrosensitive protective device
zone L
zone S1
zone S2
zone T
Figure 6 — Danger zone for receding beam cutting press


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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 press head (beam)
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 tray feeder
7 electrosensitive protective device
zone L
zone S1 S2
zone T
Figure 7 — Danger zone for beam cutting press with manual tray feeder


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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) TOP VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 press head (beam)
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 articulated die carrier
7 electrosensitive protective device
zone L
zone T
Figure 8 — Danger zone for beam cutting press with articulated die carrier








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Key
a) FRONT VIEW
b) SIDE VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 tray feeder
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 tool
6 back guard
zone L
zone T
Figure 9 — Danger zone for punching and perforating press





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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 tool
3 striking surface
4 control device
zone L
zone T
Figure 10 — Danger zone for C-frame cutting press



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Key
a) FRONTAL VIEW
b) SIDE VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 rear movable protection
3 electrosensitive protective device or front movable protection
4 control device
zone L
zone S
zone T
Figure 11 — Danger zone for automatic travelling head press






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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 control device
2 electrosensitive protective device or front movable protection
3 rear movable protection
zone L
zone S
zone T
Figure 12 — Danger zone for automatic travelling head presses





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Key
a) SIDE VIEW
b) FRONT VIEW
1 cutting surface
2 electrosensitive protective device
3 striking surface
4 control device
5 rear movable protection
zone L
zone T
Figure 13 — Danger zone for automatic beam press
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5 Safety requirements and/or measures
5.1 General
Machinery shall comply with the safety requirements and/or protective measures of this clause.
In addition, the machine shall be designed according to the
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