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7. Vacuum handling equipment
7.1 Principle
Vacuum handling (or, more precisely, creating a reaction force by means of a vacuum in relation to the ambient atmosphere) is essentially valid for products with a major flat surface, with no sticking points.
The gripping point(s) is (are) obtained by using suction cups. This is the field par excellence for handling all vacuum-tight products, presenting a sufficiently large gripping surface in relation to the mass. The technology extends to the handling of flexible or porous products (such as bags, cartons or wood).
Handling can be performed horizontally or vertically; in the latter case, the number or size of suction cups needs to be increased.
The technology is suitable for handling single loads,...
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Bibliography
INRS (Institut national de recherche et de sécurité) publications
ED 518 – Safety in the use of light manual handling tools and equipment
ED 389 – The slinger's handbook.
Publications OPPBTP (Organisme professionnel de prévention du bâtiment et des travaux publics)
— Practical manual no. 18 – Ropes – cables – chains
— Practical manual...
Main regulatory texts
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European directives
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Design
Directive 98/37/EC of June 22, 1998 (incorporating Directives 89/392/EEC, 91/368/EEC, 93/44/EEC and 93/68/EEC) – "Machinery" Directive
Directive 89/336/EC of May 3, 1989 – "Electromagnetic Compatibility" Directive
Directive 92/31/EC of April...
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Standardization
French standards Afnor (NF) and European standards CEN (EN)
Slings
- – Slings (definitions) – classification – slinging methods) - NF E 52‐150 : - décembre 1986
- – Recommendations for some slinging methods - NF E 52‐151 : - décembre 1981
- – Flat slings made of woven webbing and chemical textiles - NF G 36-030 : déce - mbre 1986
- – Round and flat textile slings - NF...
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