What standards to follow

[fantech]

I have been rebuilding machines for inhouse use for many years and now the owner wants to sell what we build. My question is other then the obvious OHSA safety for guards etc. what standards do I need to follow to aviod problems. I have been drawing the electrical schmatics to a standard developed by our own maintenance, now I need to draw for someone else to follow.
opinions please.

 

[BillPSU]

Product liability will be placed squarely on the company's shoulders, assuming you are the manufacturer of the product. Instruction manuals, warning labels, interlock devices, mode of failure, local-national-international safety and use requirements are just some of the issues you will have to face along with building a machine that works. There is not one single source for this info. Determine the market being served and start researching applicable laws and regulations. Your product liability insurer will probably be an aid.

 

[zcp]

If you want to make sure you have all the bases covered, get your machine CE marking (do a quick google). This will guide you on labels, safety, and have you creating a tech file for the machine. It's not easy and is very confusing at first, but their are many consultants available to help with your first run.

ZCP

http://www.phoenix-engineer.com

 

[aamoroso]

I would also check with NEMA standards and UL to see what applies. Having the knoweledge should help you determine what applies and what does not.

Fill what's empty. Empty what's full. And scratch where it itches.

 

[dbaird]

If you are in the USA your machines and schematics should conform to NFPA 79 "Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery".

David Baird
mrbaird@hotmail.com
Sr Controls Designer
EET degree.
Journeyman Electrician.