Manufacturer and employer / operator

Worldwide safety for plant and machinery

Machine manufacturers and operators have a series of statutory provisions to consider in addition to their own interests, such as the efficiency of a machine or the productivity of a plant. These are summarised in directives and regulations, for example.

Overview

EU Machinery Regulation 2023/1230

The EU Machinery Regulation becomes legally binding on 20 January 2027. New approaches and issues, such as digitisation, required ongoing development of the Machinery Directive.

Machinery Regulation

Machinery Directive

Here you can find out what the Machinery Directive contains, whether your machine falls under its scope and which standards are relevant.

Machinery Directive

CE marking

Products that carry the CE mark may be imported and sold inside the EU without considering national regulations.

CE marking

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When does an operator become a manufacturer?

As a manufacturer, there are various things to consider before launching your product on the market.

Operator / manufacturer

Low Voltage Directive

The Low Voltage Directive also includes machinery with electrical equipment. Everything you need to know is here, such as related standards for example.

Low Voltage Directive

ATEX Directive

Find out more about the ATEX Directive for the protection of man and machine. It is composed of an Equipment and Workplace Directive.

ATEX Directive

Interlinked machinery

Are you an operator or manufacturer of interlinked machinery? Read on to find out what this means and the resulting obligations.

Interlinked machinery

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(EU) 2019/1020 Regulation

The key new features for market surveillance and product conformity for manufacturers or importers of machinery.

(EU) 2019/1020

EMC Directive

Where plants are networked or any other electrical devices are used, the EMC Directive regulates electromagnetic compatibility.

EMC Directive

Pressure Equipment Directive

Read on to find out what you need to consider when operating pressure equipment. Content and definition of the Pressure Equipment Directive.

Pressure Equipment Directive

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Technical documentation

Requirements and content of technical documentation. Also: For whom is it relevant?

Technical documentation

Contact

Pilz Ireland
Business and Technology Park, Model Farm Road
Cork
Ireland

Telephone: +353 21 4346535
E-Mail: sales@pilz.ie

Sales

Business & Technology Park
Model Farm Road, Cork T12 AW80
Ireland

Telephone: +353 21 4346535
E-Mail: sales@pilz.ie

Technical Support

Telephone: +353 21 4804983
E-Mail: sales@pilz.ie

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