ESPE and Machine Downtime Measurement (EST)

Benefits:

To determine the machine's stopping time, we perform position calculation and verification of safety devices that prevent access to moving parts of machines under EN ISO 13855 and meet the requirements of the Use of Work Equipment Directive, all on your behalf.

Description:

Step-by-step compliance with machinery safety directives and standards

We offer two supporting services to further help you meet your legal obligations:

  • Machine Stopping Time Test
  • ESPE Device Position Calculation and Verification in accordance with EN ISO 13855

This test is a critical process for machine design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance. It is particularly important for our country, where the Use of Work Equipment Directive and the Machinery Safety Directive, which mandate these tests, are applied.

Therefore, if you use ESPE devices, the functionality and positioning of these devices must be formally tested and approved for compliance at regular intervals by an "authorized" person. This includes safety devices such as light curtains, laser scanners, single-beam light sensors, pressure mats, and interlocks covered under EN ISO 13855.

In our country, the majority of users employing devices under this standard are unaware of this requirement. End users do not formally test their ESPE devices or record the results. Consequently, they expose their employees to potential risks.

As a best practice, the following test intervals are recommended for ESPE devices:

  • Type 2 devices: every 12 months
  • Type 4 devices: every 6 months.

The assessment provides:

  • Identification of each safety function related to a suitable device on the machine or assembly
  • Physical testing of the machine or assembly's stopping time in comparison with the identified safety functions
  • Position calculation of devices such as light curtains, laser scanners, and single-beam light sensors in relation to the hazard under EN ISO 13855.

Machine Safeguarding Evaluation (MSE)

Based on the risks identified after MKD service for your machines in the production area, you can prioritize and plan the investment points to be made on the machines.

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Machine CE Health Check (CEHC)

Before the purchase of the machine, diagnosing the relevant CE non-conformities of the machine prior to shipment ensures concrete cost reduction.

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Machine Risk Assessment (MRA)

According to the Occupational Health and Safety Law No. 6331, we assist you in professionally conducting machine risk assessments and fulfilling your related obligations.

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Concept Safety Design (CSD)

It is a study containing solution-oriented content to reduce the risk on your machines. It is a service that allows you to reach a result either with your own team or with our guidance after the design.

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Official CE Marking (CEM)

Our expert team and working partners are highly experienced in the CE marking process and its details. We ensure that the entire process runs smoothly and efficiently, and we confirm that the use of the machine to which the CE mark will be applied is legal.

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Turnkey Machine Integration (TKMI)

In our integration projects undertaken with our expert team, engineering solutions for increasing production efficiency and reducing downtime, in addition to machine safety.

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Security Verification - Validation

After the safety verification carried out by our expert team, you can focus on your work with peace of mind. We take on the responsibility of safety approval and perform the necessary engineering calculations and measurements.

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Special Machine Safety Requirements Specification (SRS)

Our Special Machine Safety Requirements Specification aims to ensure that the basic occupational health and safety requirements needed before ordering a machine are met in accordance with the determined directives and international standards.

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ESPE and Machine Downtime Measurement (EST)

To determine the stopping time of the machine, we perform position calculation and verification of safety devices that prevent access to moving parts of machines within the scope of EN ISO 13855 and meet the requirements of the Work Equipment Use Directive.

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Security Performance Level Determination (SPLD)

We carry out the performance level determination studies under EN ISO 13849-1 on your behalf. As can also be presented within the risk assessment, we determine the regional or local PL "r" level according to the basic occupational health and safety requirements necessary for the machine.

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Categorization of Machines in Facilities (PMC)

You can categorize your machinery in facilities according to risk levels and meet all your legal obligations at once. Afterwards, we can create the necessary action plans together with you.

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