BS EN 12653-1999 + A2-2009 PDF

Full title and description

STB BS EN 12653:1999 + A2-2009 — Footwear, leather and imitation leather manufacturing machines — Nailing machines — Safety requirements. This is the European (CEN) standard (published as a British Standard adoption) that specifies safety design, guarding, control, verification and information requirements for nailing machines used in the footwear industry (heel attaching, heel nailing and gang nailing machines).

Abstract

Specifies safety requirements and verification methods for the design and construction of nailing machines used in footwear and leather goods manufacture. Covers identification of significant hazards, protective measures (fixed guards, interlocking, control systems), electrical and thermal safety, noise measurement (noise test code), ergonomics and information for use. Includes normative annexes on stop-and-release control devices and well‑tried components/principles, plus a noise test code for nailing machines.

General information

• Status: Withdrawn (withdrawal recorded by CEN / distribution catalogs).
• Publication date: Original EN 12653:1999 (national adoptions c.2000); re-issued with Amendment A2 in 2009 (often shown as 2009/2010 re‑issue).
• Publisher: Comité Européen de Normalisation (CEN) — published/adopted nationally (e.g., BSI as BS EN 12653:1999+A2:2009).
• ICS / categories: 61.060 (Footwear, leather and imitation leather).
• Edition / version: EN 12653:1999 + Amendment A2:2009 (published/adopted as BS EN 12653:1999+A2:2009).
• Number of pages: Typically shown as ~32 pages in national catalogue entries for the A2 re‑issue.

Scope

Applies to nailing machines used in the footwear manufacturing industry — specifically heel attaching machines, heel nailing machines and gang nailing machines (except gang nailing machines that fully comply with requirements for seat lasting machines such as EN 931). The standard covers hazards arising from intended use and foreseeable misuse during design and manufacture but does not include detailed requirements for transport, commissioning or decommissioning.

Key topics and requirements

• Identification of significant hazards for nailing machines (mechanical crushing, stabbing/shearing, ejection, hydraulic/pneumatic failures, thermal and fume risks, noise, ergonomic hazards).
• Guarding and mechanical protection: fixed enclosing guards, interlocked guards and positioning distances referenced to EN 953 / EN 294.
• Control systems and safety performance: safety-related control parts must meet minimum performance requirements (minimum PL c as defined in EN ISO 13849‑1); stop/release control device requirements are given in a normative annex.
• Electrical and control equipment: compliance with EN 60204‑1 and relevant switching device standards (e.g., EN 60947‑5‑1) and adequate IP protection for electrical enclosures.
• Thermal safety and hot surfaces: safeguards and marking for thermocement melting chambers and other hot components; precautions for fumes during cleaning/maintenance.
• Noise measurement and declaration: includes a noise test code (Annex C) and cross‑references EN 12545 and guidance on low‑noise design.
• Verification, documentation and information for use: requirements for conformity assessment, user instructions, markings and maintenance information (Annex ZA addresses linkage to Machinery Directive essential requirements).

Typical use and users

Used by footwear‑machine manufacturers, machine designers, safety engineers, factory production planners, maintenance teams, conformity assessors and test laboratories. Typical applications include design validation, CE‑marking / conformity preparation, procurement specifications for nailing machines, factory risk assessments and operator/maintenance procedures.

Related standards

Commonly referenced standards and related documents include EN 931 (lasting machines), EN 953 / EN 294 (guarding and safety distances), EN ISO 12100 (general machinery risk assessment), EN ISO 13849‑1 (safety‑related parts of control systems), EN 60204‑1 (electrical equipment of machines), EN 60947 series (control devices), EN 12545 (machine noise test code) and EN ISO 11688‑1 (low‑noise design).

Keywords

nailing machines, footwear machinery, safety requirements, machine guarding, stop-and-release device, noise test code, thermocement, EN 12653, BS EN 12653, performance level c, machine control, ergonomics.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: EN 12653:1999 + A2:2009 (published/adopted as BS EN 12653:1999+A2:2009) is a CEN European standard that sets safety requirements for nailing machines used in footwear and leather goods manufacturing.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers hazard identification, required protective measures (guarding, interlocks), control‑system safety (including minimum performance levels), electrical and thermal safety, noise measurement and documentation/instructions for use. Annexes give specific requirements for stop/release devices and a machine‑specific noise test code.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Footwear machine manufacturers, design and safety engineers, factory operators and maintenance staff, conformity assessors and testing laboratories use the standard to design, assess and document nailing machines for safe use.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The EN 12653 re‑issue with Amendment A2 (2009) has been withdrawn in CEN/national listings (withdrawal entries recorded, e.g. withdrawal date shown in catalogs). Some national catalogues show later re‑issues/republications (e.g., 2010 re‑issues or national editions such as DIN EN 12653:2010 series); users should check their national standards body for the exact legal/current replacement or successor standard for their country and application.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: Yes — it belongs to the set of CEN standards addressing footwear/leather‑goods manufacturing machinery safety (CEN/TC 201) and cross‑references other machine safety standards (EN ISO 12100, EN ISO 13849‑1, EN 60204‑1, EN 12545, EN 931, etc.).

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: nailing machines; footwear machinery; safety requirements; guarding; control systems; stop-and-release; noise test code; thermocement; EN 12653; BS EN 12653; performance level c.