prSRPS EN 422:2025

Plastics and rubber machines - Blow moulding machines - Safety requirements

Scope

This European Standard covers essential health and safety requirements for the design of blow moulding
machines for the processing of plastics. The significant hazards inherent in blow moulding machines are listed in Annex A.
This European Standard does not cover dip blow moulding machines.
This European Standard does not cover hazards due to the use of fluorine or other toxic fluids.
The safety requirements for the interaction between blow moulding machines and ancillary equipment are
stipulated. The technical safety requirements for the design of this equipment are not covered.
This European Standard does not cover the requirements for the design of the exhaust system.
The European Standard does not cover noise hazards.
This European Standard is not applicable to blow moulding machines which are manufactured before the datebof its publication as an EN. A transition period until XX.YY.ZZZZ is foreseen during which the
manufacturer may choose to apply either this or the previous version of the standard.

Related directives

NOTE: If the word "harmonized" (marked in green) is not found in the field with the name of the directive, it means that the European standard is not cited in the OJEU.