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wturner  
#1 Posted : 11 September 2014 08:52:02(UTC)
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wturner
We have a punch for producing holes in sheets, sections etc..
The punch is quite lumpy, so we have it attached to a frame that we manufactured.
Do we have to test the SWL of the frame? Or is it subject to any other statutory regulation?

Many thanks for any help.
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teh_boy  
#2 Posted : 11 September 2014 14:07:20(UTC)
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teh_boy
http://www.hse.gov.uk/wo...machinery/conformity.htm

IMHO (I am not an expert / engineer) - this is not lifting equipment but you do need to assess it against a relevant standard / essential safety requirements.

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chris42  
#3 Posted : 11 September 2014 14:25:14(UTC)
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Hard to imagine what you mean. Is it a hand operated punch with long handle or a powered machine etc. Have you altered the operating mode / method of the machine itself ?

Also the frame you have it fixed to, is it for lifting it or like a bench to support it from the ground. If it is for lifting I would get it load tested personally.

Chris
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