GB25491-2010
Molding machine - Safety requirements
造型机 安全要求
GB 25491-2010 is a current mandatory Chinese national standard for Molding machine - Safety requirements. It appears in the Electronics compliance cluster with a product safety focus and has an implementation date of Oct 1, 2011.
Applicability depends on product scope, certification route, competent authority notices and transition rules. Requst for the translation or verify source before using this record in a compliance decision.
Compliance overview
Scope and applicability
This standard is applicable to various types of molding machines used in foundries for molding, as well as auxiliary machines in molding lines. It specifies the basic safety technical requirements that designers, manufacturers, suppliers, and users must follow. This standard is mandatory for all molding machine manufacturers and suppliers operating in the Chinese market. It does not apply to equipment outside the specified foundry molding machinery categories.
Technical requirements
The standard outlines comprehensive safety requirements based on risk assessment principles. It mandates that molding machines must achieve intrinsic safety through design, eliminating hazards wherever possible before relying on protective devices or user information. For the worktable-pattern plate area, identified as the primary danger zone, the standard requires secure installation of tooling and the use of safety distances or two-hand control devices. Protective devices must be interlocked with the control system to prevent operation when not in the correct position. Regarding hydraulic and pneumatic systems, the standard specifies requirements for pressure maintenance, leakage prevention, and the safe handling of accumulators. It mandates that hydraulic systems have adequate heat dissipation, with automatic alarms and shutdowns at specific temperature thresholds. Additional requirements cover electrical systems, control systems, noise and vibration reduction, and ergonomic principles. The standard emphasizes the prevention of mechanical, electrical, fluid, and material hazards, ensuring that machines are designed to minimize risks from moving parts, high-pressure fluids, and harmful substances.
Testing methods
Compliance with the safety requirements is determined through four prioritized methods: functional testing, measurement using instruments, calculation and/or drawing review, and visual observation. Functional testing is the preferred method to verify if components meet specified safety functions. If functional testing is technically infeasible or requires destructive testing, subsequent methods like measurement or calculation are utilized. Each safety requirement must be verified by at least one of these methods.
FAQs
What products are regulated under GB 25491-2010?
GB 25491-2010 regulates various types of molding machines used in foundry workshops, including auxiliary machines within molding lines. It applies to the design, manufacturing, and use of these machines.
Is GB 25491-2010 a mandatory standard?
Yes, all technical content within GB 25491-2010 is mandatory. Manufacturers and suppliers must ensure their molding machines comply with these safety requirements to enter the Chinese market.
What are the key safety areas covered by this standard?
The standard covers critical safety areas including the worktable-pattern plate danger zone, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, electrical equipment, control systems, and protection against noise, vibration, and harmful materials. It emphasizes intrinsic safety through design and interlocked protective devices.
The summary above provides a high-level overview of GB 25491-2010. To ensure complete compliance for your products entering the Chinese market, a precise and professional translation of the full technical specifications is essential. Purchase our high-quality English translation of GB 25491-2010 today to access all detailed parameters, tables, and testing procedures.
Applicability hints
- Type
- Safety
- CCS
- J61
- ICS
- 25.120.30
- Competent department
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology
- Technical committee
- Ministry of Industry and Information Technology