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    I.S. EN 14973:2015

    Current The latest, up-to-date edition.

    CONVEYOR BELTS FOR USE IN UNDERGROUND INSTALLATIONS - ELECTRICAL AND FLAMMABILITY SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  National Standards Authority of Ireland

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    National Foreword
    European foreword
    Introduction
    1 Scope
    2 Normative references
    3 Terms and definitions
    4 Ignition hazard assessment
    5 Electrical resistance
    6 Frictional heating
    7 Resistance to ignition
    8 Fire propagation
    9 Marking
    Annex A (informative) - Hazards and risk assessment
    Annex B (informative) - Example of an ignition hazard
            assessment for a conveyor belt intended for use
            in a potentially explosive atmosphere
    Annex C (informative) - Suggested conveyor belt
            approval/compliance options
    Annex ZA (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EU Directive 94/9/EC
    Annex ZB (informative) - Relationship between this
             European Standard and the Essential
             Requirements of EC Directive 2006/42/EC
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    Abstract - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    Describes electrical and flammability safety requirements for conveyor belts intended for use in underground installations, in the presence of flammable or non-flammable atmospheres.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher National Standards Authority of Ireland
    Status Current

    Standards Referencing This Book - (Show below) - (Hide below)

    ISO 22721:2007 Conveyor belts — Specification for rubber- or plastics-covered conveyor belts of textile construction for underground mining
    EN 1710:2005+A1:2008/AC:2010 EQUIPMENT AND COMPONENTS INTENDED FOR USE IN POTENTIALLY EXPLOSIVE ATMOSPHERES IN UNDERGROUND MINES
    ISO 21183-1:2005 Light conveyor belts Part 1: Principal characteristics and applications
    EN 13463-1:2009 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Part 1: Basic method and requirements
    EN ISO 340:2013 Conveyor belts - Laboratory scale flammability characteristics - Requirements and test method (ISO 340:2013)
    ISO 15236-3:2017 Steel cord conveyor belts — Part 3: Special safety requirements for belts for use in underground installations
    EN 13463-6:2005 Non-electrical equipment for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Part 6: Protection by control of ignition source 'b'
    ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction
    ISO 340:2013 Conveyor belts Laboratory scale flammability characteristics Requirements and test method
    EN ISO 15236-3:2017 Steel cord conveyor belts - Part 3: Special safety requirements for belts for use in underground installations (ISO 15236-3:2017)
    EN ISO 22721:2007 Conveyor belts - Specification for rubber- or plastics-covered conveyor belts of textile construction for underground mining (ISO 22721:2007)
    EN ISO 284:2012 Conveyor belts - Electrical conductivity - Specification and test method (ISO 284:2012)
    ISO 284:2012 Conveyor belts — Electrical conductivity — Specification and test method
    EN 1127-2:2014 Explosive atmospheres - Explosion prevention and protection - Part 2: Basic concepts and methodology for mining
    EN 1554:2012 Conveyor belts - Drum friction testing
    EN ISO 12100:2010 Safety of machinery - General principles for design - Risk assessment and risk reduction (ISO 12100:2010)
    EN ISO 21183-1:2006 Light conveyor belts - Part 1: Principal characteristics and applications (ISO 21183-1:2005)
    EN 12881-2:2005+A1:2008 Conveyor belts - Fire simulation flammability testing - Part 2: Large scale fire test
    EN 12881-1:2014 Conveyor belts - Fire simulation flammability testing - Part 1: Propane burner tests
    EN 13463-5:2011 Non-electrical equipment intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres - Part 5: Protection by constructional safety 'c'
    EN 31010:2010 Risk management - Risk assessment techniques
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