ISO 19085-8:2017

Overview

ISO 19085-8:2017 - Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 8: Belt sanding and calibrating machines for straight workpieces specifies safety requirements and protective measures for stationary calibrating and belt‑sanding machines with integrated feed systems. It applies to machines with one or more sanding‑belt units positioned above and/or below the workpiece level, with manual or automatic loading/unloading, and covers operation, adjustment, maintenance, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping. Materials covered include solid wood, wood‑like materials, gypsum boards, various composite boards and lacquered workpieces.

Key topics and technical requirements

ISO 19085-8:2017 addresses all significant hazards listed in Clause 4 and sets detailed requirements across the following areas:

• Control systems and safety functions (Clause 5):

  • Start, normal/operational/emergency stops, safe stops
  • Braking function for tool spindles and run‑down time
  • Mode selection, speed changing methods, failure of power supply
  • Enabling controls, manual reset, time delays and monitoring

• Mechanical safeguards (Clause 6):

  • Machine stability (stationary and displaceable) and break‑up prevention
  • Tool holder and tool design requirements
  • Fixed and interlocking movable guards, hold‑to‑run and two‑hand controls
  • Electro‑sensitive and pressure‑sensitive protective equipment (ESPE / PSPE)
  • Anti‑kickback devices, clamping, workpiece support and guides

• Other hazards (Clause 7):

  • Fire, noise reduction and measurement, chip and dust emission control
  • Electrical safety, ergonomics, lighting, pneumatics, hydraulics, EMC and static electricity
  • Maintenance safety and isolation

• Information for use (Clause 8):

  • Markings, warning devices and instruction handbook content and labeling

• Testing and annexes: normative tests for braking, stability, guard impact, noise measurement and anti‑kickback performance (Annexes A–G).

Applications and practical value

ISO 19085-8:2017 is essential for:

• Machine manufacturers designing belt sanding and calibrating machines to meet international safety norms.
• Safety engineers and compliance officers assessing machine conformity and risk reduction.
• Purchasers and end‑users specifying safe equipment for woodworking shops and production lines.
• Test laboratories and certification bodies performing braking, stability, noise and anti‑kickback tests.
• Maintenance teams applying safe procedures for adjustment, servicing and scrapping.

Adoption of ISO 19085-8 helps reduce mechanical, fire, noise and dust hazards, ensures correct guarding and controls, and supports regulatory compliance and safer woodworking operations.

Related standards

• ISO 19085-1:2017 - general terms and definitions for woodworking machines
• ISO 12100:2010 - general principles for risk assessment and risk reduction (referenced for non‑significant hazards)

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