Comply with applicable safety standards and regulations
Comply with applicable safety standards and regulations
The functional core of modern machinery consists of a complex combination of wiring, motors, switches, circuit breakers, power supplies and transformers. As electrical components have a significant impact on the reliability and quality of a product, your machinery and processing equipment may face a variety of regulatory safety requirements.
Examples of standards industrial machinery and process equipment may be subject to |
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NFPA 79 | Electrical Standard for Industrial Machinery |
UL 3121-1 | Standard for Safety for Process Control Equipment |
UL 3111-1 | Standard for Safety for Electrical Measuring and Test Equipment |
UL 3101-1 | Standard for Safety for Electrical Equipment for Laboratory Use |
UL 508 | Industrial Control Equipment |
IEC 60204 | Safety of Machinery - Electrical Equipment of Machines |
IEC 61010 | Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment of Measurement, Control and Laboratory Use |
SEMI 3191 | Design Guide for the Electrical Safety of Semiconductor (Draft) Manufacturing Equipment |
United States
Installing electrical equipment in the United States can be complicated. Each region (State, County, Municipality) has the freedom to introduce its own safety standards, meaning there could be numerous electrical design requirements for a single product depending on where it is installed. Opting for certification from a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL), such as TÜV SÜD, can save you time by ensuring that your equipment is fully certified for sale anywhere in the US, and meets the requirements of all Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJ).
Alternatively, if you are targeting sales in individual locations, then field labeling may be the best option. Field labeling (also known as Special Inspection) requirements are unique to each municipal jurisdiction, which means you’ll need to look for a testing organization with specific knowledge of each area. With decades worth of U.S. expertise to call on, TÜV SÜD could be just the answer.
European Union
A manufacturer may self-declare that a product meets the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive (LVD) based on an evaluation from a Notified Body, such as TÜV SÜD. Recognized throughout the world, the TÜV SÜD Mark also gives businesses the option of distinguishing their product with certification that goes beyond the minimum requirements.
Worldwide recognition
With offices throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, TÜV SÜD boasts a network of state-of-the-art testing facilities to help you save money on testing costs by gaining only the certification you need:
SEMI assessment: TÜV SÜD is a leading provider of assessment services for the SEMI guidelines. These standards are designed to address not only electrical safety, but also a long list of other hazards, and as such SEMI assessment goes beyond the basics to guarantee peace of mind for semiconductor equipment manufacturers everywhere.
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