Brief introduction: the installation standard of European logistics sorting line

The installation standard of European logistics sorting line is based on the mandatory CE certification of the European Union, and detailed specifications have been formulated around mechanical safety, equipment installation accuracy, electrical and protection, and a number of special standards have to be followed. The following are specific introductions:

Core safety standards, control the basic bottom line

EN 12100: This is the basic standard of mechanical safety in the European Union. Before the installation of sorting line, it is necessary to complete a comprehensive risk assessment according to the standard, identify the dangerous sources in the operation and maintenance of equipment, and support emergency stop buttons, safety fences and other protective facilities during installation to reduce the risk of personal injury.

EN 619 and EN ISO 14120: The former specifies the safety requirements of the whole process such as installation, debugging and maintenance of mechanical equipment such as sorting lines; The latter focuses on the protective device, which requires that the installed protective structure can effectively prevent people from contacting the rotating parts of the sorting line, high-speed conveying parts and other dangerous areas, such as the protective cover of the transmission part of the sorting machine.

Special standards for conveying parts to ensure stable operation.

The core conveying parts of the sorting line should follow the BS EN ISO 5048:2013 standard, which covers the installation specifications of conveying structures such as belts. For example, the belt width, drum diameter and belt tension should be determined according to the weight and volume of the sorted goods during installation; The butt height difference between adjacent conveying sections should be controlled in a very small range to avoid cargo jamming. At the same time, the standard also requires the installation of emergency stop devices, noise reduction components, etc., taking into account operational efficiency and safety.

Site and installation accuracy standards, and build a solid installation foundation.

Site adaptation: the ground flatness error should be controlled within a reasonable range to prevent the sorting line from running unsteadily due to inclination; The ground bearing needs to match the weight of the equipment, and the heavy sorting unit may need to pour the concrete foundation in advance, and the curing period needs to meet the strength requirements. In addition, the installation location should avoid fire exits, pipelines, etc., and be smoothly connected with upstream and downstream equipment.

Precision calibration: professional tools such as laser collimator are needed for calibration during installation. For example, the longitudinal levelness error of the frame and the verticality error between the roller axis and the center line of the frame should meet strict parameters to avoid belt deviation and other problems; The docking accuracy between the sorting port and the conveying line should also meet the standard to ensure the accurate diversion of goods.

Electrical system installation standards to avoid the risk of electricity consumption.

It needs to meet the relevant requirements of EU electrical safety, for example, the selection of power lines and control lines should match the power of sorting lines to avoid overload and heating; The lines shall be protected by penetrating pipes and keep a safe distance of at least 30 cm from the moving parts. At the same time, the grounding system must be reliable, the grounding resistance should not be greater than 4Ω, and the control system should be installed away from strong magnetic field to prevent signal interference, ensure the stable operation of the electrical system and avoid accidents such as electric leakage.

In addition, Germany, as a strong logistics country in Europe, has also formulated its own special standard VDI 3312, which makes detailed requirements for the installation of sorting links in the logistics process and becomes an important reference supplement for the installation of sorting lines in Europe. After the installation of all sorting lines, it is necessary to pass the compliance test and complete the preparation of relevant documents before obtaining CE certification and entering the EU market for circulation.