I know this could not be an SMT thread, but in certain way it impacts the PCB/PCBAs Assemblers.
Hello everybody,
who could help me please to identify if this tool Mmust be or Not compliant with the WEEE and ROHS Eu Directives ?
I can define this a: Manually controlled load manipulating Tool. (4 plus 2 or 4 Axis). Like a manipulator robot handily driven by operator. Used for instance to assist operator lifting weights (boxes, tools) to assist carton box rigging, to assist operator during mechanical parts assembly, etc) . Some time they are fixed on the floor, integrated on moving cranes, or fixed on walls or column.
There are a totally Pneumatic powered models and Electrical (plus servos) powered models. I found basic description in the CEN European Standards EN 14238 : 2004 (E) (prepared by CEN/TC-147 held by BSI)
By referring to WEEE 2002/96/EC Annex IA and Annx IB, Category 6. Electrical and Electronic tools (with the exception of large-scale stationary industrial tools ) it is not so clear how to identify which category belong such tool/equipment .
Category 6 description:
- Drills, Saws, Equipment for turning ,milling, sanding, grinding, sawing, cutting, shearing, drilling, making holes, punching, folding, bending or similar processing of wood, metal and other materials.
-Tools for riveting, nailing or screwing or removing rivets, nails, screw or similar uses
-Tools for welding, soldering or similar use
- Equipment for spraying, spreading, dispersing or other treatment of liquid or gaseous substances by other means
- Tool for mowing or other gardening activities.
As you can see they do not talk about : robots, manipulating system, lifters, crane, elevators, etc. (Very clear example of an easy Directives' interpretation !!!).
I'll appreciate any help and advice. Many Tnks in advance.
Regards.........GS
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