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Abstract

1.1    This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for
—    cold presses,
—    hot presses,
—    bending presses,
—    edge/face gluing presses,
—    membrane presses, and
—    embossing presses,
where the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two flat or shaped surfaces against each other, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A, relevant to machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases are taken into account.
1.2    This document is applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with:
a)    a device for hot gluing;
b)    a device for high-frequency gluing in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz;
c)    a device for high-frequency shaping in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz;
d)    an automatic workpiece loading and unloading system;
e)    an intermediate additional platen;
f)    a workpiece extractor;
g)    a horizontal pressing system;
h)    split moveable platens.
1.3    The machines are designed to process workpieces consisting of:
a)    solid wood;
b)    materials with similar characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2), except those with light alloy laminates/edges/profiles for high-frequency presses;
c)    wood-based material such as chipboard, fibreboard and plywood composed/laminated with steel sheets/edges/profiles, except for high-frequency presses;
d)    honeycomb board;
e)    composite boards made from the materials listed above.
1.4    This document does not deal with any hazards related to:
—    specific devices that differ from the list above;
—    hot fluid heating systems internal to the machine other than electrical;
—    any hot fluid heating systems external to the machine;
—    operation of taking intermediate platens out and in again;
—    the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line).
1.5    This document is not applicable to:
—    frame presses;
—    membrane presses where the pressing force is applied by vacuum only;
—    presses for producing chipboard, fibreboard, OSB;
—    machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere;
—    machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document.

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prEN ISO 19085-15:2026, titled Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 15: Presses, is a draft European/ISO standard developed by CEN and ISO/TC 39/SC 4. This document lays out the essential safety requirements and measures for various types of woodworking presses including cold presses, hot presses, bending presses, edge/face gluing presses, membrane presses, and embossing presses. These machines are typically used in the woodworking industry for processing solid wood, engineered wood, composite materials, and similar products using hydraulic, pneumatic, or electrical actuators.

The standard addresses significant hazards and hazardous situations relevant to these machines throughout their lifecycle, including installation, operation, adjustment, maintenance, transport, assembly, dismantling, and disposal. The requirements are intended for manufacturers, suppliers, importers, and users by supporting safe design, construction, and operation, thereby reducing workplace accidents and ensuring compliance with applicable European regulations.

Key Topics

  • Scope of Machines: The requirements apply to woodworking machinery such as:

    • Cold presses
    • Hot presses
    • Bending presses
    • Edge/face gluing presses
    • Membrane presses (excluding vacuum-only presses)
    • Embossing presses
  • Hazard Identification:

    • Mechanical hazards (moving parts, clamping mechanisms, ejection of materials)
    • Electrical hazards (including electromagnetic compatibility)
    • Noise, dust, and emission control
    • Fire and extreme temperature exposure
    • Ergonomic and handling considerations
  • Safety Measures and Controls:

    • Emergency stop functions
    • Braking systems for tools and moving parts
    • Guards and safeguarding devices (fixed, interlocked, electro-sensitive)
    • Isolation, labeling, and clear information markings
    • Manual reset and safe starting mechanisms
    • Specific requirements for added devices, such as hot gluing or high-frequency systems
  • Machine Integration and Exclusions:

    • Provisions for automatic loading/unloading, intermediate platens, workpiece extractors, and split platens
    • Excludes frame presses, vacuum-only membrane presses, and machines used in explosive atmospheres

Applications

prEN ISO 19085-15 is crucial for stakeholders across the woodworking sector, including:

  • Manufacturers and Designers: To ensure machinery meets international safety standards during design and build, thereby mitigating liability and market barriers.
  • Suppliers and Importers: Aiding compliance with EU regulatory frameworks and customer safety expectations.
  • End Users and Operators: Supporting safer manual and automated operation, and structured maintenance regimes to minimize injury risks and downtime.
  • Maintenance Teams: Provides guidance for safe machine adjustment, servicing, and dismantling procedures.

The standard applies to production environments-such as furniture manufacturing, panel fabrication, and engineered wood processing-where presses are operated for continuous applications. Compliance helps ensure worker safety, reduces accident rates, and aligns with broader efforts in risk mitigation and workplace health.

Related Standards

For comprehensive safety and performance in the woodworking industry, prEN ISO 19085-15 should be used alongside the following standards:

  • ISO 12100:2010 - Safety of machinery: General risk assessment and risk reduction principles
  • ISO 19085-1 - Woodworking machines: Common safety requirements
  • IEC 60204-1 - Safety of machinery: Electrical equipment
  • ISO 13850 - Emergency stop functions for machinery
  • IEC 61310-1 - Machinery indication, marking, and actuation
  • ISO 13855 - Safe positioning of safeguards
  • EN 12198-1 - Assessment and reduction of radiation risks from machinery

By referencing these standards together, organizations can ensure a holistic approach to machinery safety, regulatory compliance, and operational efficiency within the woodworking manufacturing sector.

Keywords: woodworking machine safety, woodworking press standard, hot press, cold press, edge gluing press, membrane press safety, ISO 19085-15, CEN standard, industrial press hazard control, woodworking equipment compliance, machinery regulations Europe.

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prEN ISO 19085-15 is a draft published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 15: Presses (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)". This standard covers: 1.1    This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for —    cold presses, —    hot presses, —    bending presses, —    edge/face gluing presses, —    membrane presses, and —    embossing presses, where the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two flat or shaped surfaces against each other, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A, relevant to machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases are taken into account. 1.2    This document is applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with: a)    a device for hot gluing; b)    a device for high-frequency gluing in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; c)    a device for high-frequency shaping in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; d)    an automatic workpiece loading and unloading system; e)    an intermediate additional platen; f)    a workpiece extractor; g)    a horizontal pressing system; h)    split moveable platens. 1.3    The machines are designed to process workpieces consisting of: a)    solid wood; b)    materials with similar characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2), except those with light alloy laminates/edges/profiles for high-frequency presses; c)    wood-based material such as chipboard, fibreboard and plywood composed/laminated with steel sheets/edges/profiles, except for high-frequency presses; d)    honeycomb board; e)    composite boards made from the materials listed above. 1.4    This document does not deal with any hazards related to: —    specific devices that differ from the list above; —    hot fluid heating systems internal to the machine other than electrical; —    any hot fluid heating systems external to the machine; —    operation of taking intermediate platens out and in again; —    the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line). 1.5    This document is not applicable to: —    frame presses; —    membrane presses where the pressing force is applied by vacuum only; —    presses for producing chipboard, fibreboard, OSB; —    machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere; —    machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document.

1.1    This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for —    cold presses, —    hot presses, —    bending presses, —    edge/face gluing presses, —    membrane presses, and —    embossing presses, where the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two flat or shaped surfaces against each other, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”. This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A, relevant to machines, when operated, adjusted and maintained as intended and under the conditions foreseen by the manufacturer, including reasonably foreseeable misuse. Also, transport, assembly, dismantling, disabling and scrapping phases are taken into account. 1.2    This document is applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional working units, whose hazards have been dealt with: a)    a device for hot gluing; b)    a device for high-frequency gluing in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; c)    a device for high-frequency shaping in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz; d)    an automatic workpiece loading and unloading system; e)    an intermediate additional platen; f)    a workpiece extractor; g)    a horizontal pressing system; h)    split moveable platens. 1.3    The machines are designed to process workpieces consisting of: a)    solid wood; b)    materials with similar characteristics to wood (see ISO 19085-1:2021, 3.2), except those with light alloy laminates/edges/profiles for high-frequency presses; c)    wood-based material such as chipboard, fibreboard and plywood composed/laminated with steel sheets/edges/profiles, except for high-frequency presses; d)    honeycomb board; e)    composite boards made from the materials listed above. 1.4    This document does not deal with any hazards related to: —    specific devices that differ from the list above; —    hot fluid heating systems internal to the machine other than electrical; —    any hot fluid heating systems external to the machine; —    operation of taking intermediate platens out and in again; —    the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line). 1.5    This document is not applicable to: —    frame presses; —    membrane presses where the pressing force is applied by vacuum only; —    presses for producing chipboard, fibreboard, OSB; —    machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere; —    machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document.

prEN ISO 19085-15 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 13.110 - Safety of machinery; 79.120.10 - Woodworking machines. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.

prEN ISO 19085-15 has the following relationships with other standards: It is inter standard links to EN ISO 19085-15:2025. Understanding these relationships helps ensure you are using the most current and applicable version of the standard.

prEN ISO 19085-15 is associated with the following European legislation: EU Directives/Regulations: 2023/1230; Standardization Mandates: M/605. When a standard is cited in the Official Journal of the European Union, products manufactured in conformity with it benefit from a presumption of conformity with the essential requirements of the corresponding EU directive or regulation.

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SLOVENSKI STANDARD
01-september-2026
Lesnoobdelovalni stroji - Varnost - 15. del: Stiskalnice (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)
Woodworking machines - Safety - Part 15: Presses (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)
Holzbearbeitungsmaschinen - Sicherheit - Teil 15: Pressen (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)
Machines à bois - Sécurité - Partie 15: Presses (ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026)
Ta slovenski standard je istoveten z: prEN ISO 19085-15
ICS:
13.110 Varnost strojev Safety of machinery
25.120.10 Kovaški stroji. Stiskalnice. Forging equipment. Presses.
Škarje Shears
79.120.10 Lesnoobdelovalni stroji Woodworking machines
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.

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Contents Page
Foreword .v
Introduction .vi
1 Scope . 1
2 Normative references . 2
3 Terms and definitions . 3
4 Safety requirements and measures for controls . 14
4.1 Safety and reliability of control systems.14
4.2 Control devices .14
4.2.1 General .14
4.2.2 Hand-held control set .14
4.2.3 Reset device .14
4.3 Start .14
4.3.1 Direct start .14
4.3.2 Start via control power-on .14
4.4 Safe stops . 15
4.4.1 Stop function . 15
4.4.2 Normal stop . 15
4.4.3 Operational stop . 15
4.4.4 Emergency stop . 15
4.5 Braking function of tools . 15
4.6 Operating modes . 15
4.7 Tool speed . 15
4.8 Failure of any energy supply . 15
4.9 Manual reset control .16
4.10 Standstill detection .16
4.11 Machine moving parts speed monitoring.16
4.12 Time delay.16
4.13 Teleservice .16
4.14 Protection against corruption .16
5 Safety requirements and protective measures against mechanical hazards .16
5.1 Stability .16
5.2 Risk of break-up during operation .17
5.3 Tool holder and tool design .17
5.4 Tool brake . .17
5.5 Safeguards .18
5.5.1 Fixed guards .18
5.5.2 Interlocking moveable guards .18
5.5.3 Hold-to-run control .18
5.5.4 Two hand control .18
5.5.5 Electro-sensitive protective equipment (ESPE) .18
5.5.6 Pressure sensitive protective equipment (PSPE) .18
5.6 Prevention of access to hazardous moving parts .18
5.6.1 Safeguarding machines with manual loading and unloading .18
5.6.2 Safeguarding machines with high-frequency system .19
5.6.3 Safeguarding machines with automatic workpiece loading/unloading systems
type 1, type 2 and type 3 . 20
5.6.4 Safeguarding machines with automatic workpiece loading/unloading systems
type 4 and type 5 . 20
5.6.5 Safeguarding machines with automatic workpiece loading/unloading system
type 6 .21
5.7 Impact hazard . 22
5.8 Clamping devices . 22
5.9 Measures against ejection . 22

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5.10 Workpiece support and guides . 23
5.10.1 General . 23
5.10.2 Roller tables . 23
5.10.3 Roller rails . 23
6 Safety requirements and protective measures against other hazards .23
6.1 Fire . 23
6.2 Noise . 23
6.2.1 Noise reduction at the design stage . 23
6.2.2 Noise emission measurement and declaration . 23
6.3 Emission of chips and dust .24
6.4 Electricity .24
6.5 Ergonomics and handling . 25
6.6 Lighting . 25
6.7 Pneumatics . 26
6.8 Hydraulics . 26
6.9 Electromagnetic compatibility. 26
6.10 Laser . 26
6.11 Static electricity. 26
6.12 Errors of fitting . 26
6.13 Isolation . 26
6.14 Maintenance . 26
6.15 Relevant but not significant hazards . 26
6.16 Extreme temperatures . 26
6.17 Radiation . 26
7 Information .27
7.1 Warning devices .27
7.2 Marking .27
7.2.1 Marking principles and methods .27
7.2.2 Marking content .27
7.3 Instructions for use . 28
7.3.1 Instructions principles and drafting . 28
7.3.2 Instructions content . 28
7.4 Sales Literature . 28
Annex A (informative) List of significant hazards .29
Annex B (informative) Performance level required .31
Annex C (informative) Brake test .32
Annex D (informative) Impact test for guards .33
Annex E (normative) Noise test code .34
Annex ZA (informative) ZA Relationship between this European Standard and the essential
requirements of Regulation (EU) 2023/1230 aimed to be covered .38
Bibliography .40

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Foreword
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bodies (ISO member bodies). The work of preparing International Standards is normally carried out through
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in the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 1. In particular, the different approval criteria needed for the different types
of ISO document should be noted. This document was drafted in accordance with the editorial rules of the
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ISO draws attention to the possibility that the implementation of this document may involve the use of (a)
patent(s). ISO takes no position concerning the evidence, validity or applicability of any claimed patent
rights in respect thereof. As of the date of publication of this document, ISO had not received notice of (a)
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this may not represent the latest information, which may be obtained from the patent database available at
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Any trade name used in this document is information given for the convenience of users and does not
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This document was prepared by Technical Committee ISO/TC 39, Machine tools, Subcommittee SC 4,
Woodworking machines, in collaboration with the European Committee for Standardization (CEN) Technical
Committee CEN/TC 142, Woodworking machines - Safety, in accordance with the Agreement on technical
cooperation between ISO and CEN (Vienna Agreement).
This document is intended to be used in conjunction with ISO DIS 19085-1:2025.
This third edition cancels and replaces the second edition (ISO 19085-15:2025), which has been technically
revised. The main changes are as follows:
— the way of reference from this document to ISO DIS 19085-1:2025 has been simplified, as well as its
explanation in Introduction, and aligned to ISO drafting rules;
— the verification methods at the end of each subclause have been deleted, since self-evident;
— 4.2, 7.2, 7.3 have been rearranged, to follow the new subdivision in ISO DIS 19085-1:2025;
A list of all parts in the ISO 19085 series can be found on the ISO website.
Any feedback or questions on this document should be directed to the user’s national standards body. A
complete listing of these bodies can be found at www.iso.org/members.html.

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Introduction
The ISO 19085 series of International Standards provides technical safety requirements for the design and
construction of woodworking machinery, as well as for the content of the relevant instruction handbook. It
concerns designers, manufacturers, suppliers and importers of the machines specified in the Scope.
This document is a type-C standard as stated in ISO 12100:2010.
This document is of relevance, in particular, for the following stakeholder groups representing the market
players with regard to machinery safety:
— machine manufacturers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— health and safety bodies (regulators, accident prevention organisations, market surveillance etc.).
Others can be affected by the level of machinery safety achieved with the means of the document by the
above-mentioned stakeholder groups:
— machine users/employers (small, medium and large enterprises);
— machine users/employees (e.g. trade unions, organizations for people with special needs);
— service providers, e.g. for maintenance (small, medium and large enterprises);
— consumers (in case of machinery intended for use by consumers).
The above-mentioned stakeholder groups have been given the possibility to participate at the drafting
process of this document.
The machinery concerned and the extent to which hazards, hazardous situations or hazardous events are
covered are indicated in the Scope of this document.
When requirements of this type-C standard are different from those which are stated in type-A or type-B
standards, the requirements of this type-C standard take precedence over the requirements of the other
standards for machines that have been designed and built according to the requirements of this type-C
standard.
In this document, a subclause can refer to the same subclause of ISO DIS 19085-1:2025 or give specific
requirements or both.
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Woodworking machines — Safety —
Part 15:
Presses
1 Scope
This document specifies the safety requirements and measures for
— cold presses,
— hot presses,
— bending presses,
— edge/face gluing presses,
— membrane presses, and
— embossing presses,
where the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two flat or shaped
surfaces against each other, capable of continuous production use, altogether referred to as “machines”.
This document deals with all significant hazards, hazardous situations and events as listed in Annex A,
relevant to machines, when used as intended and under conditions of misuse which are reasonably
foreseeable, as well as when it is transported, assembled, adjusted, maintained, disabled, dismantled and
scrapped.
The machines are designed to process workpieces consisting of:
— solid wood;
— materials with similar characteristics to wood (see ISO DIS 19085-1:2025, 3.2), except those with light
alloy laminates or edges or profiles for high-frequency presses;
— engineered wood (wood-based material) such as particleboard, fibreboard and plywood composed or
laminated with steel sheets or edges or profiles, except for high-frequency presses;
— honeycomb board;
— composite boards made from the materials listed above.
This document is applicable to machines fitted with one or more of the following devices or additional
working units, whose hazards have been dealt with:
a) a device for hot gluing;
b) a device for high-frequency gluing in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz;
c) a device for high-frequency shaping in the frequency range from 1 MHz to 400 MHz;
d) an automatic workpiece loading and unloading system;
e) an intermediate additional platen;
f) a workpiece extractor;
ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026(en)
g) a horizontal pressing system;
h) split moveable platens.
This document does not deal with any hazards related to:
— specific devices that differ from the list above;
— hot fluid heating systems internal to the machine other than electrical;
— hot fluid heating systems of any type external to the machine;
— operation of taking intermediate platens out and in again;
— the combination of a single machine being used with any other machine (as part of a line).
This document is not applicable to:
— carcass clamps;
— membrane presses where the pressing force is applied by vacuum only;
— presses for producing particleboard, fibreboard, OSB;
— machines intended for use in potentially explosive atmosphere;
— machines manufactured before the date of publication of this document.
2 Normative references
The following documents are referred to in the text in such a way that some or all of their content constitutes
requirements of this document. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references,
the latest edition of the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
ISO 7010:2019, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 1:2020, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 1
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 2:2020, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 2
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 3:2021, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 3
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 4:2021, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 4
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 5:2022, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 5
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 6:2022, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 6
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 7:2023, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 7
ISO 7010:2019/Amd 8:2024, Graphical symbols — Safety colours and safety signs — Registered safety signs —
Amendment 8
ISO 12100:2010, Safety of machinery — General principles for design — Risk assessment and risk reduction
ISO 13850:2015, Safety of machinery — Emergency stop function — Principles for design

ISO/DIS 19085-15:2026(en)
ISO 13855:2024, Safety of machinery — Positioning of safeguards with respect to the approach of the human
body
ISO/DIS 19085-1:2025, Woodworking machines — Safety — Part 1: Common requirements
IEC 60204-1:2016, Safety of machinery — Electrical equipment of machines — Part 1: General requirements
IEC 61310-1:2007, Safety of machinery — Indication, marking and actuation — Part 1: Requirements for visual,
acoustic and tactile signals
IEC 62311:2019, Assessment of electronic and electrical equipment related to human exposure restrictions for
electromagnetic fields (0 Hz to 300 GHz)
E N 12198 -1:2000 +A 1: 2008 , Safety of machinery — Assessment and reduction of risks arising from radiation
emitted by machinery — Part 1: General principles
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the terms and definitions given in ISO 12100:2010, ISO 13849-1:2023,
ISO DIS 19085-1:2025 and the following apply.
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3.1
cold press
machine used to laminate or join together flat panels, or both, in which the pressing force is applied by
hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical actuators pushing two cold flat platens against each other
Note 1 to entry: The moveable platen can be the top or the bottom one or both. Examples of different machine designs
are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Note 2 to entry: The following devices can be provided:
— automatic panel loading and unloading;
— split moveable platens (see Figure 14).
3.2
hot press
machine used to laminate or join together flat panels, or both, in which the pressing force is applied by
hydraulic actuators pushing two hot flat platens against each other
Note 1 to entry: The moveable platen can be the top or the bottom one or both. Examples of different machine designs
are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Note 2 to entry: The following devices can be provided:
— automatic panel loading and unloading;
— intermediate additional platens (see Figure 3).
Note 3 to entry: Platens heating systems can be by electrical resistance or hot fluid (e.g. diathermic oil, water). Fluid
heating system can be internal to the machine or external.

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Figure 1 — Example of a cold or hot press with bottom actuators
Figure 2 — Example of a cold or hot press with top actuators

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Figure 3 — Example of a hot press with intermediate platens
3.3
bending press
machine with manual loading or unloading or both used to assembly or shape flat panels, or both, in which
the pressing force is applied by hydraulic actuators pushing two shaped surfaces against each other, and the
hot gluing process is by hot dies or high-frequency system
Note 1 to entry: For an example, see Figure 4 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).

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Figure 4 — Example of a bending press with top actuators
3.4
edge/face gluing press
machine used to join together solid wood bars, in which the pressing force is applied by hydraulic, pneumatic
or electrical actuators vertically pushing two flat platens against each other, and horizontally pushing
elements against each other, and the gluing process is by hot platens or high-frequency system or as a cold
press with adequate adhesives
Note 1 to entry: The following devices can be provided:
— workpieces extractor;
— automatic panel loading and unloading system;
— horizontal pressing system (3.15).
Note 2 to entry: For an example, see Figure 5 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).

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a) “Bridge” type b) “Cantilever” type
Figure 5 — Example of an edge/face gluing press
3.5
membrane press
machine used to laminate or veneer flat or shaped workpieces, in which the pressing force is applied
through a membrane pushed onto the workpiece by compressed air from above and by vacuum from below,
hermetically enclosed by two shells, of which the upper one is heated, pushed against each other by hydraulic
actuators
Note 1 to entry: Automatic panel loading and unloading devices can be provided.
Note 2 to entry: Upper shell heating systems can be by electrical resistance or hot fluid (e.g. diathermic oil, water).
Fluid heating system can be internal to the machine or external.
Note 3 to entry: For an example, see Figure 6 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).

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Figure 6 — Example of a membrane press
3.6
embossing press
machine used to emboss workpieces by a special mould or die fixed to the upper plate, in which the pressing
force is applied by hydraulic actuators pushing two hot flat platens against each other
Note 1 to entry: The moveable platen can be the top or the bottom one or both. Examples of different machine designs
are illustrated in Figures 1 and 2 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Note 2 to entry: Automatic panel loading and unloading devices can be provided.
Note 3 to entry: Platens heating systems can be by electrical resistance or hot fluid (e.g. diathermic oil, water). Fluid
heating system can be internal to the machine or external.
3.7
daylight
compartment between two consecutive pressing platens
3.8
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system
system for automatic dragging workpieces into or out of the machine, whereby the workpiece is manually
loaded onto or unloaded from the system itself
Note 1 to entry: Six usual types of automatic workpiece loading/unloading systems are considered in this document.
3.9
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 1
system consisting of an automatic belt or chain or roller conveyor for loading workpieces into the daylight
(3.7), a feeding belt or chain or roller device applied to the bottom platen and idle roller conveyor or an
automatic belt or chain or roller conveyor for unloading workpieces
Note 1 to entry: For an example, see Figure 7 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).

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Key
1 automatic belt conveyor for loading
2 feeding belt device applied to the bottom platen
3 idle roller conveyor for unloading
4 feed direction
Figure 7 — Example of an automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 1
3.10
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 2
system similar to automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 1 (3.9) but with an automatic hybrid
chain and belt feeding device applied to the platens
Note 1 to entry: For an example, see Figure 8 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Key
1 hybrid chain and belt feeding device
2 feed direction
3 shaft for feeding belt tensioning
Figure 8 — Example of a hybrid chain and belt device

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3.11
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 3
system consisting of an automatic pusher for loading workpieces into the daylight (3.7)
Note 1 to entry: Loading a workpiece into the daylight pushes out the previous workpiece.
Note 2 to entry: Unloading support can be either inclined idle roller conveyor or horizontal table.
Note 3 to entry: See Figure 9 for an example with an unloading inclined idle roller conveyor (safeguarding devices are
not fully illustrated).
Key
1 automatic pusher
2 feed direction
3 platens
Figure 9 — Example of an automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 3
3.12
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 4
system consisting of an automatic sliding belt conveyor for loading workpieces into the daylight (3.7) and for
unloading workpieces onto a roller conveyor
Note 1 to entry: When the sliding belt conveyor loads a workpiece into the daylight, at the same time it pushes out any
workpiece previously in the daylight.
Note 2 to entry: For an example, see Figure 10.

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Key
1 sliding belt conveyor
2 loaded workpiece
3 unloaded workpiece
4 platens
5 unloading roller conveyor
Figure 10 — Example of an automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 4
3.13
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 5
system consisting of an automatic sliding belt conveyor for loading workpieces in the daylight (3.7) in
combination with a vacuum system for unloading workpieces onto a roller conveyor
Note 1 to entry: For an example, see Figure 11.
Key
1 sliding belt conveyor
2 loaded workpiece
3 unloaded workpiece
4 platens
5 vacuum system for unloading
6 unloading roller conveyor
Figure 11 — Example of an automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 5

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3.14
automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 6
system consisting of an automatic belt or roller multi-conveyor for loading workpieces in a multi-daylight
machine, a feeding belt or chain or roller device applied to the platens and an automatic belt or roller multi-
conveyor for unloading workpieces
Note 1 to entry: Each single conveyor of the multi-conveyor (see Figure 12 Keys 2 and 5) can move up and down in
order to align with daylights (3.7).
Note 2 to entry: Multi-conveyors are loaded/unloaded by single automatic belt or roller conveyors.
Note 3 to entry: For an example, see Figure 12 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Key
1 single load belt conveyor
2 automatic belt multi-conveyor for loading
3 multi-daylight machine
4 feeding belt devices applied to the platens
5 automatic belt multi-conveyor for unloading
6 roller conveyor for unloading
7 feed direction
Figure 12 — Example of an automatic workpiece loading/unloading system type 6
3.15
horizontal pressing system
system consisting of horizontal pressing elements, together with a beam and a platen that clamp the
workpieces in position from above before the horizontal pressing elements close
Note 1 to entry: For an example, see Figure 13.

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Figure 13 — Examples of horizontal pressing system
3.16
split movable platen
platen, covering the whole working area, divided into sections that move independently, to process smaller
workpieces of different heights at the same time
Note 1 to entry: The split platen can be top or bottom.
Note 2 to entry: For an example, see Figure 14 (safeguarding devices are not fully illustrated).
Figure 14 — Example of a cold press with split moveable platen
3.17
jog
control device for momentary activation of a function or a movement

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4 Safety requirements and measures for controls
4.1 Safety and reliability of control systems
ISO DIS 19085-1:2025, 4.1, shall apply.
Annex B, Table B.1 summarizes the performance levels required (PL ) in Clauses 4 and 5 for all safety
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functions.
4.2 Control devices
4.2.1 General
ISO DIS 19085-1:2025, 4.2.1, shall apply.
The main electrical control devices of the machine for control power-on, jog, normal stop, two-hand control
and integrated fee
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