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CE · Flexographic printing press

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press

For Flexographic printing press, the applicable CE scope is determined from intended use, energy sources, safety architecture and target market. The risk assessment, technical file, testing and conformity route must be verified against the actual model.

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press — Product-specific conformity guide
Material flowThe drying, straining, pressing, drying and re-wrapping of the bobbin
Ink systemWater or solvent-based ink, pump, treasure and rakel
Critical Added CoverageAir conditioning for solvent steam, ATEX area and static control
Maintenance dutiesAnilox cleaning, knife change, hose removal and coil loading
Direct response to the scope

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press — Define the product boundary first

The flexor or even tension control, edge guide, pressing stations, dryer and wrapper are connected to each other, where the roll material moves at high speed. The material can approach the rotating shaft and compression points that work during the strip disconnection or coil change. The pneumatic expansion of the shaft, coil carriage and lifting arrangement are included in the safe loading scenario.

Solvented ink and washing liquid can cause leakage or vapor in the closed treasure, pump, hose and drill (doctor blade) section. The appropriate equipment category cannot be selected without the glow point, use temperature, amount of consumption and soaking debris being known. The grounding continuity, antistatic material strip management, fan spark risk, and safe ventilation failure response must be consistent with the ATEX file in the machine control file.

Continuous heating when airflow drops in the dryer can create fire and intense solvent vapor. Fan work, heat source, solvent underburst limit monitoring system, and emergency stand order risk result are designed to be considered.

Product profile

Technical features that change the evaluation

The following data shows why even models with the same product name can change the path of conformity.

Material flowThe drying, straining, pressing, drying and re-wrapping of the bobbin
Ink systemWater or solvent-based ink, pump, treasure and rakel
Critical Added CoverageAir conditioning for solvent steam, ATEX area and static control
Maintenance dutiesAnilox cleaning, knife change, hose removal and coil loading
Risk architecture

The main dangers to be addressed in the file

The protective, control and verification approach shall be based on the actual product cycle.

01

Crush on the roll and shaft

When the heavy coil is removed or taken off in a pneumatic slide, there may be hand-foot jamming and load drop.

02

The point of view of the Merdane

The material strip guiding and press cylinders can pull the worker in.

03

The shell

A thin razor knife is a serious cut in cleaning and changing, requiring a safe holding, storage and replacement procedure.

04

The steam of the solvent

Leakage or insufficient working exposure can create explosive atmospheres, closed transfer and debris monitoring are investigated.

05

Static electricity

The plastic material strip can accumulate charges at high speed to create spark, controlling grounding, ionization and continuity of contact.

06

Dryer fire

Excessive heat, stranded line, or fan loss can cause the solvent to become stuck.

The conditional law matrix

When will the regulation take effect?

A single product name doesn't give the same answer for all models.

The subjectThe situationProduct-based evaluation
The machine's layoutYES, YESIn Turkey, 2006/42/AT is applied for the flexo; the next national compliance is confirmed on the date of the flexo line's first market supply or first service. The printing and rolling system are addressed together.
ATEXIT 'S A MESS .If solvent vapor or flammable atmosphere is formed in the intended process, equipment category and fuel source analysis are required.
EMCIT 'S A MESS .EMC scope is assessed in terms of the intended environment; driver and communication patterns affect test requirements.
LVDNO , NOT AT ALL .The LVD is not applied to machinery as a separate directive; electrical safety objectives are met within the scope of machinery legislation.
PEDNO , NOT AT ALL .Standard ink circulation is not typical PED equipment; if there is a special pressure tank, it is re-examined with PS-volume data.
Chemical exposureYES, YESThe ink and cleaner safety information forms are the input of the mold and material compatibility.

Standard and verification approach

  • EN 1010-1: It is used for common safety requirements in printing and processing machines.
  • EN 1010-2: The provisions for printing, labelling, drying and adjustment shall apply to the flex configuration.
  • EN ISO 12100: It combines mechanical, chemical, fire and maintenance risks in the same assessment.
  • EN 1127-1: It can be used in ATEX's study to evaluate basic concepts and fuel resources in explosive atmospheres.
  • EN ISO 13849-1 and -2: It supports verification of fan flow, drying temperature, cover and safe movement functions.
  • EN 60204-1: The grounding, control, protection and testing of the electrical equipment is carried out according to the actual design.
Important distinction

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press — Product conformity is a separate study.

ISO management system certification does not replace product-specific risk analysis, test evidence and compliance file.

The compliance work plan

In what order will the technical preparation proceed?

Ink and strip data

The type of material, speed, weight of the coil, complex safety form and amount of consumption are collected.

Zoning and ventilation

Steam sources, soot points, debris monitoring and possible ATEX areas are identified.

Mechanical task analysis

The bobin loading, material striping, anilox-rack cleaning and compression interventions are examined.

Function-electric verification

Fan-heating lock, grounding, positioning, cover and emergency behaviour are tested.

Deliver with file

The authorized chemicals, conditions of injection, cleaning and maintenance information are closed with a statement.

Product records to search for in the technical file

  • Line location and material line flow diagram
  • Risk assessment
  • ATEX region and fuel source analysis
  • Air-drying scheme
  • The electrical-ground recordings
  • Verify the security function
  • The security documents for ink-cleaning
  • Stand-by-heat-by-death tests
  • Drill-to-drill-to-repair instructions
  • In Turkey, 2006/42/AT requires an AT Statement of Conformity in the flexo file. For the flexo, the EU/AEA uses 2006/42/EC, including 19 hob 2027; the AT/EC Statement of Conformity in the flexo file. This flexo line passes into the EU Statement of Conformity under (EU) 2023/1230 from 20 hob 2027.

They 're the entries for a healthy offer .

  • Print width and line speed
  • Bob weight and material
  • Complex and clean security forms
  • Drying and ventilating system
  • ATEX location data
  • Control-security architect
  • Current test and target country

The type of ink, number of press units, dryer, soaking system, ATEX data availability, and the scope of coil automation determine.

Frequently Asked Questions

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press — Technical answers about

Does the water-based flexo machine stay out of ATEX?

The ink is a single input; the cleaning agent, coating, dust and atmosphere of the facility are also examined.

If the ventilation system provides it, will it be on file?

The required debug, connection, counterpressure and fault signal are defined by the manufacturer, and the interface is tested if safe operation is subject to this condition.

How do you determine the PED of the pneumatic coil shaft?

The presence of a pneumatically expanding shaft does not produce PED results alone.

Is that enough to put a static bar on?

The bar's capacity, location, grounding frequency and failure detection must be verified with the process.

Will the CE file be updated when the solvent changes?

If the brightness point or permitted concentration changes, ATEX, ventilation, material compliance and fire assessment shall be re-evaluated.

What's the brush to do when the fan stops?

The heat source must be securely cut and the accumulated steam managed.

Technical scope and offer

CE conformity for Flexographic printing press — Let us clarify your technical file together.

Share the model of the machine or device, the location of use and the basic technical data. The Kayra Patent explains the path to be followed for scope analysis, technical preparation, test plan and, where necessary, approved organization coordination.

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Final inspection of content and technical scope: 20 August 2026The official bases: European Commission Machinery · EUR-Lex — EU 2023/1230
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