Platen Presses - Guarding of Hand-Fed
Efficient operation of a hand-fed platen press requires the operator to adopt a rhythmic action synchronised with the movement of the machine. If for any reason this action comes out of synchronisation with the machine, accidents caused by the closing nip between platen and forme are likely. This guide covers the guarding required in order to prevent such accidents and comply with the requirements of the Machinery Act.
Table of Contents
1. Definition
2. Accident Causes
3. Requirements of the Machinery
Act 1950
4. Prime Mover and Transmission
5. Flywheel
6. Dangerous Machine Parts
7. Platen and Forme
8. Trip Guard
9. Guard Design
10. Tripping and Stopping
Mechanism
11. Oversize Work
12. Guard Screen Design
13. Modern Press
14. Legal Requirements
15. Acknowledgement
