EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Machinery
Laser processing machine MORN LASER “Fiber Laser Cutting Machine” — risk: damage to sight
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/00995/22
Summary
The laser ‘protection’ window installed has no protective effect (measured protection level 0.02 instead of a required level of at least 4). Reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape freely from the working space of the machine and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator/third parties. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC nor the European standard…
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Product
Laser processing machine — MORN LASER
- Brand
- MORN LASER
- Name / model
- Fiber Laser Cutting Machine · MT-L1530FH
- Category
- Machinery
- Laser processing machine for sheet metal working, with casing and pallet changer. The product is also sold online.
What is the risk?
- The laser ‘protection’ window installed has no protective effect (measured protection level 0.02 instead of a required level of at least 4). Reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape freely from the working space of the machine and cause damage to the sight of the machine operator/third parties. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC nor the European standard EN 11553.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Repairs
- Date of entry into force: 17/06/2022
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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