1.1 This European Standard specifies the requirements for stationary electrostatic application
equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating materials which do not generate an explosive atmosphere
inside the spraying area. A distinction is made between spraying systems corresponding to EN 50050
and spraying systems designed for higher discharge energies and/or currents.
This European Standard also specifies the design-related requirements for a safe operation of the
stationary equipment, including its electrical installations.
1.2 This European Standard considers two types of electrostatic spraying systems, see 5.1 for
more details.
1.3 Noise has not been dealt with in this standard as it is not considered to be a significant hazard
of stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating material. For any other
health protection, see EN 12215:2004, 5.5. For fire prevention and protection (e. g. fire hazards due to
other sources), see also EN 12215:2004, 5.7.1.
This European Standard deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events, which are
relevant for stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating and cleaning
materials which do not generate an explosive atmosphere inside the spraying area, provided they are
used as intended by the manufacturer.
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BS EN 50348:2010 history
2011BS EN 50348:2010 Stationary electrostatic application equipment for non-ignitable liquid coating material. Safety requirements
2002BS EN 50348:2002 Automatic electrostatic spraying equipment for non-flammable liquid spraying material