Safety Standards - Machines
Our philosophy concerning design and manufacturing of NORTON CLIPPER machines is aligned with diamond tools and abrasives approach. We provide operating devices which will both comply with safety standards and ensure high level of performance even in extremely difficult conditions. Of course our machines comply with the following European
Directives:
European Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery
This Directive provides the regulatory basis for the harmonisation of the essential health and safety requirements for machinery at European Union level. It guarantees a high level of protection to EU workers and citizens.
Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Part of our products range includes electrical motors, and our design complies with Low Voltage European directives. As for all directives, we even do more than requested to provide our customers highly reliable and safe working conditions.
Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC
In the construction business, CLIPPER machines are used in many places, close to either professional or domestic equipments which can be sensitive to electromagnetic disturbances. We take this risk into account and can ensure that our design complies with Electromagnetic Compatibility European Directive.
Saint Gobain Abrasives is actively involved in the elaboration of specific Safety Regulations and Standards like type C harmonized European standards issued from the European Directive 98/37/EC on machinery :
EN 12418 Masonry and stone cutting-off machines for job site – Safety
EN 13862 Floor cutting-off machines – Safety
EN 12348 Core drilling machines on stand – Safety
EN 15027 Transportable wall saw and wire saw equipment for job site – Safety
EN 12649 Concrete compactors and smoothing machines – Safety
In addition to regulations and formal aspects, our engineers have a strong understanding of customers’ applications in the field. They work together with our Customer Service to consider or even anticipate potential risks and design the safest way.