What Safety Gate found
The German authorities identified a safety defect in the MORN LASER Fiber Laser Cutting Machine. The installed laser protective window failed to provide the necessary protection level (measured as 0.02, while at least 4 was required). Consequently, reflected or diffused laser radiation can escape the machine enclosure, posing a significant risk of sight damage to users and bystanders.
Why this matters
A laser processing machine is designed to contain hazardous radiation within an enclosure. The viewing window is a primary safety component meant to attenuate high-energy radiation. If this component fails to meet established standards, the machine no longer functions as a safe Class 1 system, potentially exposing personnel to severe ocular hazards.
What buyers should check
Verify the optical density (OD) rating or the specified protection level of any viewing window against the machine's laser class and output power. Ensure the manufacturer provides valid documentation, including the EU Declaration of Conformity referencing the Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EN ISO 11553.
Official source
Safety Gate reference: A12/00995/22 https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10006410
European Commission Safety Gate
Alert A12/00995/22. Open the Commission record to inspect the source information directly.
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