Industrial Machinery Testing
In Europe, testing requirements for electrical equipment and machinery classified for use as industrial, light industrial or commercial are defined according to their function, where they are used and how they are connected to a power supply network.
Industrial equipment and electrical machines have all got one thing in common- the utilisation of electrical energy. The electrical wiring which makes this possible conducts and radiates electromagnetic energy much like the workings of a radio antenna which is capable of receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves according to what it is connected to and the electrical charges contained within it. Therefore, unless a machine is a self-contained stand-alone product it doesn’t necessarily follow that it is incapable of producing harmful disturbances when installed on the users’ premises. To accommodate this possibility, conformity assessment procedures for EMC have been developed for ‘apparatus’ and ‘fixed installations’. It also enables the viability of Certificates of Incorporation in lieu of a CE Mark.
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Industrial equipment and electrical machines have all got one thing in common- the utilisation of electrical energy. The electrical wiring which makes this possible conducts and radiates electromagnetic energy much like the workings of a radio antenna which is capable of receiving and transmitting electromagnetic waves according to what it is connected to and the electrical charges contained within it. Therefore, unless a machine is a self-contained stand-alone product it doesn’t necessarily follow that it is incapable of producing harmful disturbances when installed on the users’ premises. To accommodate this possibility, conformity assessment procedures for EMC have been developed for ‘apparatus’ and ‘fixed installations’. It also enables the viability of Certificates of Incorporation in lieu of a CE Mark.
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Accreditations & Credentials
Cranage EMC and Safety is a UKAS accredited laboratory (No.1833). UKAS is the national accreditation body, appointed by the UK Government, to assess organisations that provide certification, testing and inspection. In short, UKAS check the checkers!
We are proud of our long standing UKAS accreditation as it serves as a reminder that we are continually assessed as technically competent, with accurate, consistent and reliable test methods and results.
We have a comprehensive UKAS scope at Cranage EMC and Safety and this can be seen on our website, or the UKAS website.
If you would like to discuss your UKAS testing requirements, please get in touch with our expert team, who would be happy to talk through your project.
We are proud of our long standing UKAS accreditation as it serves as a reminder that we are continually assessed as technically competent, with accurate, consistent and reliable test methods and results.
We have a comprehensive UKAS scope at Cranage EMC and Safety and this can be seen on our website, or the UKAS website.
If you would like to discuss your UKAS testing requirements, please get in touch with our expert team, who would be happy to talk through your project.
Type Testing & Screening
Over the years, Cranage has provided a type testing and screening testing service for verifying the safety of electrical fittings that must be CE marked.
These are products which contain components (other than a fuse link, switch or indicator light) and are considered to be electrical equipment covered in the UK by the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No. 3260). These types of products are also defined in The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No. 1768) as electrical appliances.
These are products which contain components (other than a fuse link, switch or indicator light) and are considered to be electrical equipment covered in the UK by the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No. 3260). These types of products are also defined in The Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (SI 1994 No. 1768) as electrical appliances.
Pre-Compliance Testing
We understand the time and cost of creating a safe product for its intended use and complying with the necessary regulations. Our EMC and safety pre-compliance testing assists in identifying any potential issues early in the design stage, allowing for a more efficient resolution. Pre-compliance testing can help to save money, as modifications can be implemented earlier in the design phase, following prompt testing feedback before full-compliance testing.
It is not unusual for a product to fail initial full-compliance testing, and this can be due to issues such as failing to apply EMC principles in the product design, the use of non-compliant modules, unpredicted interactions among circuit elements, an assumption that the presence of a declaration of conformity on a sub-assembly is enough and not testing the power supply with the full product. Considering and designing for EMC and safety early in the product lifecycle helps to reduce the chances of product malfunction or product recalls.
EMC Pre-compliance testing can be categorised into two main groups: emissions testing and immunity testing. Within each of these, both radiated and conducted tests are carried out.
It is not unusual for a product to fail initial full-compliance testing, and this can be due to issues such as failing to apply EMC principles in the product design, the use of non-compliant modules, unpredicted interactions among circuit elements, an assumption that the presence of a declaration of conformity on a sub-assembly is enough and not testing the power supply with the full product. Considering and designing for EMC and safety early in the product lifecycle helps to reduce the chances of product malfunction or product recalls.
EMC Pre-compliance testing can be categorised into two main groups: emissions testing and immunity testing. Within each of these, both radiated and conducted tests are carried out.
Cranage EMC & Safety Ltd
Wallace Way, Tern Valley Business Park, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3AG, United Kingdom
Cranage EMC & Safety Ltd is UKAS accredited for EMC, electrical safety, mechanical, energy, and environmental testing. We offer pre-compliance and full compliance testing in our EMC and safety labs. With experience in sectors like medical, lighting, ITE, and industrial, contact us for your testing needs.