Overview
EN ISO 9902-5:2001/A1:2009 is a crucial European standard published by CEN that pertains to textile machinery noise measurement. This document serves as an amendment (Amendment 1) to Part 5 of the ISO 9902 series, which specifically addresses noise test codes for weaving and knitting preparatory machinery. It establishes updated procedures and references to ensure accurate, consistent measurement of noise emissions generated by these types of textile machinery. The amendment aligns with the latest common requirements specified in ISO 9902-1:2009, enhancing standardization across the European textile industry.
Key Topics
- Noise Test Code for Textile Machinery: The standard provides detailed methods for conducting noise emission tests on weaving and knitting preparatory machines, ensuring reliable acoustic measurements.
- Amendment Details: This amendment updates references to the most recent ISO standards related to noise testing such as replacing older ISO 9902-1:2001 references with ISO 9902-1:2009 common requirements.
- Compliance with EU Machinery Directive: The amendment supports conformity with essential requirements of EU Directive 2006/42/EC on machinery safety by establishing noise emission standards specific to textile machines.
- Technical Committee Collaboration: Prepared jointly by ISO/TC 72 and CEN/TC 214 technical committees specializing in textile machinery and related accessories.
- Scope of Application: Focused on preparatory machinery used in weaving and knitting processes including looms and knitting machines, addressing their specific noise emission profiles.
Applications
- Industrial Textile Manufacturing: Helps manufacturers of weaving and knitting preparatory machinery meet regulatory noise emission limits, safeguarding worker health and workplace safety.
- Machine Testing and Certification: Provides standardized noise test methods for testing labs and certification bodies to evaluate textile machinery compliance before market release.
- Noise Control and Management: Enables equipment designers and engineers to assess machine noise levels accurately, supporting design improvements and noise control measures.
- Regulatory Compliance: Supports textile machinery manufacturers and users in achieving compliance with European machinery safety directives, facilitating product acceptance and trade within EU and EFTA countries.
- Environmental and Occupational Safety: Assists companies in reducing noise pollution and protecting workers from excessive noise exposure in textile manufacturing environments.
Related Standards
- ISO 9902-1:2009 – Textile machinery - Noise test code - Part 1: Common requirements. This amendment aligns the referenced standards to this updated core document.
- ISO 2544, ISO 3744, ISO 3746, ISO 3747 – Standards related to noise measurement and acoustics referenced within the amendment.
- EU Directive 2006/42/EC – EU Machinery Directive concerning safety regulations, including noise emissions for machinery placed on the EU market.
- ISO 11201, ISO 11202, ISO 11203, ISO 11204 – Standards covering measurement of noise emitted by machinery, complementing the ISO 9902 series for textile equipment.
- ISO/TC 72 and CEN/TC 214 Committees – Technical committees responsible for preparation and updates of standards relating to textile machinery and noise testing.
This amendment reinforces the importance of standardized noise measurement in textile machinery, promoting safer working conditions and regulatory compliance while supporting sustainable manufacturing practices within the European textile sector.
