ISO 23062:2022

Overview

ISO 23062:2022 - Foundry machinery - Safety requirements for molding and coremaking machinery and associated equipment defines safety requirements for machinery used in mold and coremaking processes. It addresses foreseeable significant hazards, hazardous situations and events during the machine life‑cycle (design, manufacture, operation, maintenance, foreseeable misuse) in line with ISO 12100:2010. The standard covers sand conditioning/reclamation, molding machines, coremaking machines, knock‑out equipment and directly associated equipment, while explicitly excluding items such as ladles/pouring equipment, wax/lost‑foam production, additive manufacturing, dust‑reduction systems, crane installations and certain conveyors.

Key topics and technical requirements

ISO 23062:2022 details manufacturer responsibilities and prescribes protective measures and verification methods. Key technical topics include:

• Risk assessment and lifecycle safety aligned with ISO 12100
• Guards and barriers: fixed and movable guards to prevent access to hazardous zones
• Electro‑sensitive protective devices (ESPD) and safety‑related control systems
• Control and electrical interfaces: safe control logic, remote access considerations, and interaction with linked equipment (note: electrical hazards reference IEC 60204‑1:2016)
• Human factors and ergonomics: two‑hand controls, operator access, training and documentation
• Noise, vibration, surface temperatures and heat radiation requirements and testing guidance
• Fire, explosion and exhaust control: measures for combustible dusts, gases and pressure‑release
• Fluid power safety: hydraulic and pneumatic precautions (see Annex A)
• Verification and testing: noise, vibration, airborne substances, stress analysis, explosion indices and safety marking
• Information for use: required manuals, warning devices, marking and personnel training

Practical applications and users

ISO 23062:2022 is practical for:

• Machine manufacturers designing and certifying molding and coremaking equipment
• Foundries and production managers procuring safe machinery and verifying conformity
• Safety professionals and regulators assessing compliance and risk controls
• Maintenance and service providers following safe repair, inspection and testing procedures Typical applications: machine design reviews, risk assessments, pre‑commissioning checks, procurement specifications, maintenance planning and operator training programs.

Related standards

This type‑C standard is intended to be used with general and functional standards, including:

• ISO 12100:2010 (machine risk assessment and reduction)
• IEC 60204‑1:2016 (electrical safety of machinery)
• ISO 4413 / ISO 4414 (hydraulic/pneumatic system safety)
• ISO 3864‑1 / ISO 7010 (safety signs and markings)

By following ISO 23062:2022, stakeholders in the foundry sector can better manage hazards specific to molding and coremaking machinery and improve workplace safety and regulatory compliance.