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CE CONFORMITY AT FLOTTWEG – CERTAINLY ECONOMICAL Flottweg Separation Technology – not only safe, but also economical The challenges of mechanical solid/liquid separation keep our engineers and process specialists busy every day. In addition to aspiring to offer our customers an efficient, cost-optimized, and high-quality solution, it goes without saying that Flottweg is committed to providing the market with safe products.

Machine and plant safety – CE is more than just two letters The small and inconspicuous CE mark can mislead: a safe product is a challenge. Extensive research into directives and standards, as well as compliance with demanding conformity assessment procedures, is required to conclusively assess the safety of machines and systems. The safety of your employees is paramount. A safe workplace can only be achieved if manufacturers and operators of machinery and systems work together to identify hazards and mitigate risks while complying with legal obligations. Transposition into national legislation...

CONFORMITY OF MACHINERY AND PLANT The conformity assessment procedure for a machine culminates in the internationally coveted CE mark and the EC Declaration of Conformity. By virtue of this declaration, the manufacturer certifies that the machine introduced to the market complies with the currently valid European directives and standards. According to the Machinery Directive, an assessment is not limited to individual machines. If there is a production-related and safety-related link between several machines and partly completed machines, then the machinery as a whole is subject to the Machinery...

The risk assessment identifies and evaluates the hazards and risks that may occur over the entire life cycle of each machine and plant. Appropriate design, technical, and, if necessary, organizational countermeasures are adopted. Topics such as functional safety are given extensive consideration. FLOTTWEG SUPPLIES A COMPLETE PLANT (A COMBINATION OF MACHINES) CONSISTING OF MACHINES, PLANT COMPONENTS, AND CONTROL SYSTEMS, THUS PROVIDING A COMPLETE PROCESS ENGINEERING SOLUTION.

CE CONFORMITY Depending on the constellation, close cooperation between the manufacturer and operator may be required to achieve CE conformity. The factory default configuration of the centrifuge has open discharge outlets. If these discharge outlets are not fitted by Flottweg, customer feedback is required. Flottweg supports its customers with the implementation and ensures the safety of the customer’s employees throughout all areas of their working life. Upgrades and modifications are essential to keep up with changing market requirements. The legislator distinguishes here between insignificant...

DIRECTIVES AND STANDARDS We can offer our customers maximum quality and optimum performance through the application of current directives and standards. This approach, together with our many years of experience and excellent engineering expertise, is the basis for the development of safe machines and systems. The following is an excerpt from the relevant directives and standards: EU Directives Machinery Directive (MD) EMC Directive (Electromagnetic Compatibility) Pressure Equipment Directive (PED) ATEX directive (explosion protection) Centrifuges – general safety requirements Safety of machinery...

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