BS EN 620 deals with the technical requirements for stationary belt conveyors and systems, designed for continuously conveying loose bulk materials. The covered phases of the life cycle are design, setting, operation, maintenance, and cleaning.
Note 1: Directive 2014/34/EC concerning equipment and protective systems intended for operation in potentially explosive atmospheres can be applicable to the type of machine or equipment covered by BS EN 620.
Note 2: This document does not cover:
Note 3: The safety requirements of this document apply to equipment and systems placed on the market after the date of publication of this document
BS EN 620 on handling equipment and systems is applicable to:
To maintain reliability, the principal belt conveyor components – such as idlers, rollers, pulleys, bearings, shafts and belts – must operate under dynamic loads and harsh conditions. Therefore, if poorly designed or manufactured, they can fail frequently. If all these components are correctly designed and selected, they can experience trouble-free operation for many years.
BS EN 620 help ensure that the hazards associated with this machinery have been sufficiently mitigated, thus improving your risk and business continuity management.
BS EN 620 provides guidance on effective machinery maintenance that can optimize overall operational efficiency and reduce waste.
Use of BS EN 620 can help mitigate and reduce the risks of hazardous situations.
By adopting BS EN 620, manufacturers can demonstrate the reliability of their fixed belt conveyors and build trust in their use for the operators.
BS EN 620:2021 contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goal 9 on industry, innovation, and infrastructure and Goal 12 on ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns.
BS EN 620:2021 supersedes BS EN 620:2002+A1:2010, which is withdrawn.
The main changes with respect to EN 620:2002+A1:2010 are as follows:
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