This European Standard specifies safety requirements for the design of hydraulic machines with a vertical closing movement for the compression and transfer moulding of plastics and rubber.
The following machines are excluded:
a) injection moulding machines (see EN 201):
b) presses for curing pneumatic tyres;
c) presses for curing conveyor belting;
d) presses for curing inner tubes and curing bags.
Technical safety requirements for the design of ancillary equipment and exhaust ventilation are not covered by this standard.