Machinery Directive
The process of CE Marking of Machines requires thorough knowledge of the European regulations related to machinery (Directive 2006/42/EC) for a correct interpretation of the requirements. This CE Marking for machines is mandatory for all machine manufacturers and a legal requirement for the marketing of machines in the European Economic Area.deviCE Sistemas, (Vitoria-Gasteiz) has specialists in this entire process, which includes the classification of the machine and the identification of all applicable legislation, not only the Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery, and the Royal Decree 1644/2008, which establishes the rules for the marketing and commissioning of machines, aimed at transposing the provisions of this directive into Spanish domestic law, but also other regulations that may apply to a machine, (EMC, RoHS, Low Voltage, Radio Frequency, etc.).
deviCE Sistemas has experienced personnel and knowledgeable about machines and their applicable regulations for obtaining the CE Marking, which allows us to prepare Technical Files for Machines, including Instruction Manuals, a thorough Risk Assessment according to ISO 12100, or conformity assessment, among others.It is very important, and deviCE Sistemas will also conduct a thorough study of the Harmonized Standards approved for Machines and their updates to find the appropriate technical interpretation for compliance with the essential safety requirements established by the Directive.
It is important to have the advice and help of experts in the CE Marking process of your machine.
How can deviCE sistemas help you?
As clearly reflected in the Directive, for the CE Marking of machines, it also affects, and deviCE Sistemas can help you with, interchangeable equipment, safety components, lifting accessories, chains, cables and slings, removable mechanical transmission devices, and partly completed machinery.Particular importance is given to the Assembly of Machines, both for manufacturers and companies that operate machines together as an integrated manufacturing system, since in this case, the assembly of machines or partly completed machinery is defined in the Directive within the definition of “Machine.”
