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EN ISO 19085-6 for Woodworking machines – Single spindle vertical moulding machines


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In November 2024, a new version of EN ISO 19085-6 for Woodworking machines – Safety – Part 6: Single spindle vertical moulders was published. The EN ISO 19085 series is a collection of standards dealing with the safety requirements for woodworking machines. The structure of the series follows a modular approach, with EN ISO 19085-1 (last revised in 2021) serving as a basic standard and covering general requirements, while the specific parts (such as EN ISO 19085-6) define additional requirements for certain machine types.

The previous edition of EN ISO 19085-6 for table moulders from 2017 has been revised and brings some innovations for the manufacturers of such machines.

Note on the presumption of conformity: The new standard has not yet been published in the EU Official Journal for the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC. A corresponding implementing decision to include the new standard and delete the 2017 edition within a 18-month transition period is expected in 2025. You can find help with deciding which edition of the standard is best to use in our technical article on the topic ‘Standards topicality vs. presumption of conformity’.

Below is a brief overview of the most important changes:

1. Changes and amendments

Section of EN ISO 19085-6:2017Section of EN ISO 19085-6:2024Type of changes
6.5 Safeguards5.5 Safeguards
  • Specification that additional measures according to ISO 14119:2013, 7.2 are not required. This means that intentional circumvention of the safeguards is considered unlikely.
  • Deletion of protective systems that are not applicable: electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) and pressure-sensitive protective equipment (PSPE) are not applicable; previously, these systems were only listed as optional protective measures.
6.6 Prevention of access to moving parts5.6 Prevention of access to hazardous moving parts
  • More precise dimensions for protective devices,
    e.g. minimum distances for protective covers according to
6.6.2.2 Safeguarding for straight work5.6.2 Safeguarding for straight workMore detailed information, in particular on the safe design of guide elements and covers.
6.6.2.3 Safeguarding for curved work5.6.3 Safeguarding for straight workNew requirements for special safety devices for curved workpieces and their holding devices.
6.6.2.4 Safeguarding for tenoning5.6.4 Safeguarding for tenoningIntroduction of requirements for fixed and adjustable protective devices on the machine table and on sliding tables.
6.6.2.5 Safeguarding the glass bead saw blade5.6.5 Safeguarding the glass bead saw bladeNew safety measures to secure the glass bead saw
6.6.3 Guarding of drives5.6.6 Guarding of drivesSpecifies more detailed protection devices for the drives of the machine
7.2 Noise6.3 NoiseBoth versions call for noise reduction measures, and the new standard includes a more comprehensive method for noise testing in Appendix F.

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2. Further requirements and additions

  • The new version now explicitly states that the machines must be designed for continuous production operation.
  • Added safety measures: extended specifications for controls, emergency stop, machine movements and protective devices.
  • New test procedures: Additional test methods for stability in point 5.1 and Annex C, braking function in point 4.5 and Annex D, impact resistance of safeguards in point 5.7 and Annex E have been included. The points in the annexes in turn referred to EN ISO 19085-1:2021
  • Normative references updated: the new references are to ISO 19085-1:2021 instead of the earlier version from 2017.

3. Conclusion

The new version (2024) contains a more comprehensive and precise description of the protective measures. Particularly noteworthy are:

  • New requirements for tenoning and curved workpieces.
  • Clearer definitions for protective devices on various machine parts.
  • Extended protective measures for drive elements and glazing bead saws.

Posted on: 2025-04-03

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Wolfgang Reich
CE marking and safety expert HTL electrical engineering, specialising in power engineering (Dipl.-HTL-Ing.),  20 years of experience in CE marking, machine safety, conversion of machines, electrical engineering and explosion protection, 10 years of which at TÜV Austria and Intertek Deutschland GmbH. Chairman of the master craftsman examination commission in the Styrian Chamber of Commerce for mechatronics (automation technology and electronics).

E-Mail: wolfgang.reich@ibf-solutions.com


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