SIST EN ISO 19085-17:2021 PDF

Overview

SIST EN ISO 19085-17:2021 specifies the safety requirements for chain- or belt-fed edge-banding machines used in woodworking. Focused on machines with manual loading and unloading and a maximum workpiece height of 100 mm, this standard helps ensure safety during the machine's entire lifecycle-including transport, assembly, operation, maintenance, disabling, and scrapping. It covers machines designed for continuous production and addresses significant hazards and risks identified in the woodworking industry.

This document applies to both single-end and double-end edge-banding machines processing panel materials similar to wood, including those with core sheets of aluminum light alloy and gypsum plaster boards. The standard incorporates a comprehensive approach to safety, ensuring compliance for end users, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies within the woodworking sector.

Key Topics

• Comprehensive Safety Measures SIST EN ISO 19085-17:2021 details essential safeguards against the most significant hazards, including mechanical, electrical, and thermal risks during all machine phases.

• Applicable Machine Types The standard is relevant to edge-banding machines that:

  • Use chain or belt feeds
  • Handle panels up to 100 mm in height
  • Support various edge materials like paper, melamine, plastic, composites, aluminum, veneer, and solid wood

• Considered Working Units and Devices The standard addresses safety for machines equipped with:

  • Hot air, laser, and infrared banding units
  • Milling units (both single- and double-end)
  • Sanding belt units
  • Dynamic processing units
  • Devices such as additional workpiece supports, infeed and outfeed supports, automatic panel returners, tool changing systems, and workpiece heaters

• Hazard Identification Annex A of the standard lists hazardous situations like:

  • Moving parts
  • Ejection of materials
  • Accessibility to dangerous zones

• Exclusions The standard does not cover:

  • Automated systems (e.g., robots) for workpiece loading/unloading except specific supports and returners
  • Integration as part of a larger automated line
  • Out-of-enclosure dividing units and plasma banding units
  • Use in potentially explosive atmospheres

Applications

Edge-banding machines are widely used in furniture manufacturing, interior decorating, and woodworking for applying a durable and aesthetic edge to particleboard, MDF, plywood, and similar panels. SIST EN ISO 19085-17:2021 is critical in:

• Manufacturing Plants: Ensuring safe, efficient continuous production for furniture and cabinetry
• Workshops and Carpentry: Applying to small and medium enterprises, providing a framework for safe handling and finishing of diverse wood-like materials
• Equipment Design and Supply: Delivering technical guidance to machine builders and suppliers for compliance with European machinery safety directives
• Occupational Health and Safety: Supporting risk assessments, safety checks, and staff training on machine operation, maintenance, and emergency response

Following this standard helps organizations reduce workplace accidents, fulfill legal obligations, and maintain high productivity through safe operation of edge-banding machinery.

Related Standards

SIST EN ISO 19085-17:2021 is part of a broader family of woodworking machinery safety standards and complements other technical regulations:

• SIST EN ISO 19085-1:2021: General safety requirements for woodworking machines
• EN ISO 18217:2015: Previous edition, replaced by the current standard
• ISO 12100: Risk assessment and general principles for machinery safety
• Directive 2006/42/EC: EU Machinery Directive, with which this standard is harmonized
• EN ISO 19085 Series: Covers safety for various types of woodworking machines

Compliance with these standards ensures a comprehensive safety strategy for edge-banding operations, supporting both regulatory and operational excellence in woodworking environments.