ANSI B151.1:2017 pdf free download – Safety Requirements for Injection Molding Machines
3.48 remanufacturer: Any individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity or form of business whose business is the remanufacture of the IMM.
3.49 repair: The restoration of a portion of an IMM to its original function using original design by replacement or re-working of worn or damaged parts.
3.50 robot: A multifunctional manipulator designed to move parts, end of arm tools, or specialized devices through variable programmed motions for the performance of a variety of tasks.
3.51 safe standstill: A state during which additional measures are taken to prevent unexpected motion.
3.52 safeguarding device: A device that provides protection from a hazard(s) by preventing or detecting exposure to the hazard zone. .
3.53 safety related input: Input to the motor control unit used to interrupt the energy supply to the drive of the electrically driven axis.
3.54 safety sign: A visual alerting device in the form of a sign, label, decal, placard, or other marking that advises the observer of the nature and degree of the potential hazard(s) that can cause injury or death.
3.55 semi-automatic cycle: A selectable mode of operation of the IMM which allows it to perform one complete cycle and then stop. . 3.56 set-up: Any work performed to prepare the IMM to perform its normal production operation.
3.57 set-up personnel: Individuals who are trained and authorized by the user to prepare the IMM and ancillary equipment for production.
3.58 shall: The word “shall” denotes a requirement that is to be strictly followed in order to conform to this standard; no deviation is permitted.
3.59 should: The word “should” denotes a recommendation, a practice or condition among several alternatives, or a preferred method or course of action.
3.60 single station IMM: An IMM having only one mold half on the stationary platen.
3.61 splatter: Molten plastic ejected from the IMM.
3.62 standstill (controlled stop): Condition under which there is no movement of the parts of the machine.
3.63 synchronous actuation: Concurrent actuation where the time lag between the start of one input signal and the start of the other is less than or equal to a predetermined time interval.
3.64 supplier: An individual, corporation, partnership or other legal entity or form of business who provides equipment or services.
3.65 tagout: A means to prevent the inadvertent re- energization of machinery or equipment using a tag securely fastened to an energy isolating device.
3.66 two-hand control device: An actuating control that requires the synchronous use of both the operator’s hands to initiate a machine cycle and concurrent use during the hazardous portion of the machine cycle.
3.67 user: An individual, corporation, partnership other legal entity or form of business that utilizes a machine, machine production system or related equipment.
3.68 vapors: Gas or steam formed by processing plastic.
3.69 vent cover: A barrier covering the vent port opening.
3.70 vent port: An opening provided in the barrel to permit vapors to exit the material during processing.