Mich. Admin. Code R. 408.16236 - Vacuum and thermoforming
Rule 6236.
(1)
An in-line automatic vacuum forming or trim press that is used to form or die
cut vacuum-formed pieces shall have the point of operation and all moving parts
guarded that would otherwise be exposed to contact.
(2) A trim machine that uses a moving roll to
supply pressure to the top die shall be provided with devices that are designed
to keep both hands of the operator from the point of operation when the die
closes.
(3) Toggles on an automatic
vacuum or thermoforming press shall be guarded by a barrier to prevent access
to the pinch point.
(4) A rotary
vacuum forming machine shall be equipped with a 2-hand control device that is
located and timed as prescribed by the provisions of
R
408.16225(1)(b) and
R
408.16226(7).
(5) Where a hazard exists due to movement or
heating, the area below the level of the lower mold on a vacuum forming machine
shall be guarded.
(6) An indexing
machine shall be equipped with a stop control, such as a paddle switch, that is
interlocked to stop the indexing operation. The stop control shall be located
ahead of the first point of operation or pinch point beyond the work
station.
Notes
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