Press Releases from DEGUMA (2 total)
Roll nip safety hazard
Laboratory machines are used in elastomer processing companies for the testing of materials, development of new products or the production of small batches. One of the key laboratory machines is the laboratory mixing mill, which heats and mixes material between two counter-rotating rolls, and rolls out a rubber sheet. The nip between these rolls, however, represents a safety hazard.
Hazards for laboratory mixing mills
The roll nip forms a point of constant…
Safety first
When working on machines, keeping employees safe is of the utmost importance. Certain regulations ensure machine safety. In Germany, for example, this is called the "Regulation regarding safety and health protection in using work equipment." In other countries, similar regulations are effective, according to which the potential hazards of a machine are regularly assessed and the necessary and appropriate safety measures are derived.
Do your safety standards meet the requirements?
And…
