I know things have changed a bit since this video (and Brexit and UKCA) but I have a basic question that I can't seem to find an answer to and I'm hoping someone can help me... I manufacture machines, and as such I know I need to apply CE (UKCA) marking on the final product (and need to comply with Machinery Directive etc). But do all of the components inside this machine have to be CE (UKCA) marked, too? So, the components I purchase (such as motors, pumps, compressors, valves, contactors, relays etc), do they need to bare the CE/UKCA mark in order for me to be able to declare CE/UKCA conformity on the whole machine? Thanks.
If you are end user and have a machine which is already CE marked by manufacturer. Now you do modification inhouse e.g. you have a heavy lid (opening is aided with gas struts) that you want to further secure from falling to worker ( in case of gas strut failure. And to do that you place a locking support strut that secures the lid (fail to safe) that you made inhouse. Now do you need a CE marking for this new support strut (single component) or not? Are there any requirement to somehow test this component? Wich part of regulations address this issue, where to look? Thanks
@@nikolamilenkovic8441 - the answer is no as you are not 'selling' the equipment or fundamentally changing its operation as this is a minor safety enhancement modification. If however you are making a more fundamental change in the future you will need to ensure the design is 'safe' and compliant with PUWER regulations as the end user (CE in effect hands over to PUWER as the 'user'). My suggestion would then be to risk assess your design , and keep together with the original machinery documentation as evidence. Routing maintenance and inspection will apply as per other machinery elements. If you are modifying any interlocks or safety systems, there are specific regs to follow.
@@andrewhuckstep2595 Thanks for response, good information. I come to same conclusion reading documentation. So if its just a safety improvement no CE requirements for the machine to add an top of one that is already there, and this is if there are no substancional modification done to the machine that fall under Machinery directive. Regards
Hi Bryan, thank you for your question. It depends on what you classify as a 'tool'. If it is a hand tool that you will be using to fix a machine with, then it most likely does not need CE marking. If you could provide us with a more specific idea of what kind of tool you will be using we can provide you with an exact answer. You can email us at info@tuv-sud.co.uk Thank you
I know things have changed a bit since this video (and Brexit and UKCA) but I have a basic question that I can't seem to find an answer to and I'm hoping someone can help me... I manufacture machines, and as such I know I need to apply CE (UKCA) marking on the final product (and need to comply with Machinery Directive etc). But do all of the components inside this machine have to be CE (UKCA) marked, too? So, the components I purchase (such as motors, pumps, compressors, valves, contactors, relays etc), do they need to bare the CE/UKCA mark in order for me to be able to declare CE/UKCA conformity on the whole machine? Thanks.
I believe they require a 'CE declaration of incorporation' that you then compile into your declaration of conformity.
If you are end user and have a machine which is already CE marked by manufacturer. Now you do modification inhouse e.g. you have a heavy lid (opening is aided with gas struts) that you want to further secure from falling to worker ( in case of gas strut failure. And to do that you place a locking support strut that secures the lid (fail to safe) that you made inhouse. Now do you need a CE marking for this new support strut (single component) or not? Are there any requirement to somehow test this component? Wich part of regulations address this issue, where to look?
Thanks
@@nikolamilenkovic8441 - the answer is no as you are not 'selling' the equipment or fundamentally changing its operation as this is a minor safety enhancement modification. If however you are making a more fundamental change in the future you will need to ensure the design is 'safe' and compliant with PUWER regulations as the end user (CE in effect hands over to PUWER as the 'user'). My suggestion would then be to risk assess your design , and keep together with the original machinery documentation as evidence. Routing maintenance and inspection will apply as per other machinery elements. If you are modifying any interlocks or safety systems, there are specific regs to follow.
@@andrewhuckstep2595 Thanks for response, good information. I come to same conclusion reading documentation. So if its just a safety improvement no CE requirements for the machine to add an top of one that is already there, and this is if there are no substancional modification done to the machine that fall under Machinery directive.
Regards
Hi Bryan, thank you for your question. It depends on what you classify as a 'tool'. If it is a hand tool that you will be using to fix a machine with, then it most likely does not need CE marking. If you could provide us with a more specific idea of what kind of tool you will be using we can provide you with an exact answer. You can email us at info@tuv-sud.co.uk Thank you
Can an American go to Europe to service equipment and bring non-CE marked tools, if they are only for his use?
Thanks for posting I enjoyed your video. Cheers.